Hootie Frutti: A Spicy Burst of Energy from KATSEYE From the moment Hootie Frutti kicks in as the third track on KATSEYE's third EP WILD, it announces itself as something entirely its own. There is an immediacy to Hootie Frutti that grabs hold and refuses to let go, driven by a relentless tempo that keeps the energy at a fever pitch from start to finish. KATSEYE have always had a knack for channelling youthful exuberance into something polished and purposeful, and Hootie Frutti is a testament...

A Dream Dipped in Neon: Reviewing Bel Air by KATSEYE From its opening moments, Bel Air carries the unmistakable shimmer of a song that has been waiting a long time to find its true home. Originally penned by Charli xcx back in December 2013, the track arrives on WILD having passed through years of anticipation, a legendary bootleg life among fans, and even a production chapter with the late SOPHIE before landing in the hands of KATSEYE. That journey feels embedded in the song's DNA. There is...

A Delicate Opening Never Going Back! announces itself in the most disarming way possible: pure, unaccompanied voice. Phoebe Bridgers opens the song a cappella, stripping away any safety net and placing her vocals front and center before the world of the song has even been built around her. It is a bold and intimate choice, one that immediately establishes a tone of raw vulnerability. When the acoustic guitar eventually joins her, it feels less like an addition and more like a gentle hand on...