[Photo by Madeline Elli, Styled by Abby Wharram, Taken at Profeshie studio]
Indie punk trio VIAL’s newest song “ur dad” is the response to “Stacey’s Mom” we’ve all been waiting for... A punky jaunt expressing an undying love for someone’s father. Left via voicemail, phrases like “I just think family game nights could be really fun / I’ll win Monopoly, then I’ll make you my son” are accompanied by a bright, grungey lead line and a strange guiro. The jury’s in: flippant brat-punk is the new black (Hats off, Olivia Rodrigo), and VIAL’s serving it up hot.
"ur dad" follows the October release of single "just fine," a brilliant indie-rock painting of self-sabotage. The painfully relatable lyrics about depression and executive dysfunction, mixed with humor laden throughout, offers listeners a rollercoaster of emotions to ride on.
The band has also released new "ur dad" hats, on sale now
