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Listen to NOAHFINNCE’s dark new single, HEADCASE
NOAHFINNCE has unleashed new single HEADCASE, which he says is about “feeling consistently overwhelmed by trying to keep up with life”.
YouTuber turned pop-punk hitmaker NOAHFINNCE delivers attitude aplenty on sprightly EP, MY BRAIN AFTER THERAPY.
NOAHFINNCE knows how to grab your attention. Having built a sizeable following online – his YouTube channel has over 800,000 subscribers – via a personality that’s charismatic, honest and not lacking in attitude, the pop-punker has taken that relatable energy into his music, swiftly building a reputation as an artist embracing self-expression with an appealing no-holds-barred authenticity. MY BRAIN AFTER THERAPY continues this trend, delivering six tracks of colourful pop-punk that tackle the subject of mental unrest.
Opening track WORMS (In My Brain) recalls the manic hyperactivity of YUNGBLUD – an energetic comparison that’s present throughout. Its bouncy, sugar-rush pop-punk won’t find any fans with the purists, but for those seeking the fun and levity offered by the genre’s current generation, it comfortably delivers.
Elsewhere, NOAHFINNCE takes a more softly-spoken approach on sweet power-pop number CHASING DAYLIGHT, while closing track AFTER THERAPY – which features fellow pop-punkers Hot Mulligan – also stands out. The latter is a vibrant conclusion to the EP, and a song which delivers both the angst and appeal of NOAHFINNCE at his best, with the use of electronica accenting the joyous pop-punk melodies.
It’s not quite a game changer – MY BRAIN AFTER THERAPY feels more like a taste of what’s to come from NOAHFINNCE than a full-blown demonstration of his abilities at their peak – but there’s more than enough here to suggest that the musician can join the likes of YUNGBLUD in becoming a prominent voice for the misunderstood. As pop-punk continues to evolve and usher in a bright, inclusive new era, expect NOAHFINNCE to help lead its charge towards a full-blown rebirth.
Verdict: 3/5
For fans of: YUNGBLUD, carolesdaughter, Waterparks
MY BRAIN AFTER THERAPY is released on June 3 via Hopeless