Since Drug Store Raid burst onto the scene in 2022 it's been a solid outing for them, with their tracks totalling over 50k streams. The new offering is a very dark and moody affair, "I Wanna Be A Hipster", and it gives me big The Cure tones right from the get-go.
... one of the best alt-rock bands I've heard come out of Finland in ages!
It's also very seasonal with the haunting nature of the track surely going to go down well with people creating their Halloween playlists. Vocally it's very new-wave with Joy Division being the band I instantly think of when I first heard this, and when you add in that incredibly crunchy bassline it honestly sounds a lot like the aforementioned Manchester act.
The song has a delightful addition of jazy horns which elevates the sound even more so, and the swirling guitars just enhance the sound. The sound of the track I'd associate with British acts, but to my surprise, I discovered they're from Finland, so I want to raise a toast to one of the best alt-rock bands I've heard come out of Finland in ages!