I always seem to forget just how great pop-punk—and punk rock in general—can be. It’s not as if I don’t have any of it in my collection; my library holds roughly 3,000 CDs, and plenty of them fall into those genres. It’s just that there was a period in my life when I listened to it constantly, for several years. Since then, I’ve only revisited artists like Pink, Green Day, or Fall Out Boy once in a blue moon. Still, I genuinely love punk-flavoured pop-rock, so you can imagine the impact Lauren Ash’s new single “F.A.F.O” had on me when I stumbled across it a few weeks ago.
If there’s one word I’d use to describe “F.A.F.O”, it’s “energetic.” That energy runs through every second of the track. The lead vocals are terrific, striking a perfect balance between punk-rock attitude and pop sensibility. The guitars are fiery and drive the song forward—I especially love what the lead guitar does in the second verse behind the vocals. Add to that dynamic drumming and a clever bassline that never sits still, and the result is a tightly executed showcase of Lauren Ash’s talent.
Ash’s latest release is one of those songs that lingers long after the final note fades. Maybe it’s the energy, the red-hot band, the compelling melody, or Ash’s strong vocal performance—who knows? One thing’s certain: if you like pop-punk or punk rock, you’d be missing out if you didn’t check this out. It’s seriously good.
Listen here: "F.A.F.O"
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