The track was recorded in the brothers’ family home and self-produced, resulting in a do-it-yourself feel. It channels the same energy as its influences, LCD Soundsystem and Radiohead, and has a vocal style reminiscent of Car Seat Headrest.
Built broadly around just two chords, the track leans into simplicity without sounding flat. Open guitar chords have a dissonant sound, giving the song a sense of unease that fits the lyrical tension. That roughness feels intentional — a sonic choice that mirrors the emotional stakes.
Throughout the track, interweaving synth lines and gritty guitar riffs trade off control, each stepping forward at key moments. The drums, sounding like static in places, push the lo-fi aesthetic even further.
As well as being an anthem for young people today, it speaks to a timeless message that spans decades. This single serves as an energetic and unfiltered preview of the group’s upcoming album ‘This Is Art Pop’, which is anticipated to be filled with the same passion and heart as ‘teenage scum’.
The aptly named track offers a lament to the identity crises of youth and is fuelled by the angsty energy that works so effectively with the distorted guitar riffs and brutally honest, emotionally loaded lyrics. All of which lend themselves to a raw-sounding track laced with authenticity that stands out against a background of overly polished releases.
Soph Johnson
Image: ‘This Is Art Pop’ Official Album Cover
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