Nate Scholz crashes the guitar riffs party with “Girlfriend”

If heartbreak had a sense of humor and an affinity for power chords, it would resemble Nate Scholz's new single, "Girlfriend." Fronted by Genevieve Moore, the track is a polished, tongue-in-cheek explosion that combines Weezer's nerd-rock awkwardness with Chappell Roan's glitter-bomb confidence. It's punchy, playful, and painfully relatable—all in under three minutes.

Inspired by Moore’s “queer-love misadventures,” Girlfriend takes the messiness of modern dating and spins it into a fizzy, retro-tinted anthem. The song opens with a 60s-style pop melody that feels ripped from an old jukebox, but it quickly gets hijacked by crashing guitars and biting wit. The result is a sonic rollercoaster that is sweet, sarcastic, and slightly unhinged.

Lyrically, Girlfriend is a masterclass in romantic irony. With lines like “She’s got your heart and my favorite hoodie” and “Guess I was just the prequel to her main event,” Moore delivers every word perfectly with sass and sincerity. It’s the kind of song that makes you laugh mid-cry and then hit replay.

The production walks a clever tightrope: vintage pop stylings meet the modern alt-rock edge. There’s a girl group gloss on the surface, handclaps, catchy hooks, and dreamy harmonies, but underneath, the guitars snarl, and the drums pound like a pop-punk riot. It's a sonic push-pull that mirrors the emotional chaos at the song's core.

At its heart, Girlfriend is a celebration of queer heartbreak, identity, and the ridiculous, messy magic of falling for the wrong person. It’s catharsis wrapped in glitter and distortion, delivered with theatrical flair and zero apologies.

With Moore’s captivating voice and razor-sharp perspective, Nate Scholz is making music and building anthems for the misfits. Girlfriend is a scream-along heartbreak jam and a middle finger with a wink. And we’re here for every second of it.

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