Nukie nails the deadpan generation with "Face Like -_-"

Incoming UK artist Nukie drops a jarring, hyper-relatable anthem for the modern mood with their new single, "Face Like -_-." Premiered by BBC Introducing London, Nukie makes waves and sounds that sound familiar while feeling raw and original. In a world where the emoji speaks loudest, Nukie thumbs up this shorthand with brilliant simplicity and turns it into a sing-along summer banger.

Fans of Mac Wetha, Master Peace, Lola Young, or even Slowthai will feel right at home here. Nukie is not following anyone's lead, but they're carving out their own weird, wonderful lane with a sound that's smart-alecky, brash, and weirdly comforting in its honesty. The production on the track is tight and punchy, leaving plenty of space for Nukie's passionate vocals without sacrificing any of the rawness that makes this song such a gut-twister.

Nukie nails that jilted, passive-aggressive look we've all worn, pairing it with razor-sharp hooks, crunchy guitars, and lyrics that cut like a bitter eye-roll in song form. There's a quiet confidence to this one, a sneaky backdoor confidence that sidles up with clever wordplay and tongue-in-cheek charm before opening a back door to blow the entire building up with hints of an alt-pop-punk riot. It's also an excellent song for a statement, a vibe, and a middle finger to emotional withholding bundled into a rambunctious 3three-three-minute package. It's cheeky., cathartic and just what the alt-pop world needs at the moment.

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