Los Angeles-based electropop duo Fake Dad have released their explosive new single, “Third Degree.” Written and refined on the road to mirror the gritty, high-stakes energy of their live sets, the track seamlessly bridges the gap between the band’s saturated electronic roots and raw punk aggression. The release drops amidst a busy live calendar, following high-profile support slots for Wallice and Strawberry Fuzz, and ahead of a hometown headline show at The Echo this July.
“Third Degree” serves as a masterclass in tension, combining the driving rhythms of 2000s club anthems with an angsty, Riot Grrrl-esque attitude. Developed against the grindstone of live audiences night after night, the song quickly evolved into an unreleased fan favourite before making its official debut. Musically, the track marks a conscious exploration by the duo into the sonic overlap between modern computer music and historic DIY guitar movements, treating the club floor and the punk mosh pit as two sides of the very same coin.
Lyrically, the single peels back the layer of confidence often found in Fake Dad’s avant-garde character writing to expose a messy, self-deluded vulnerability. The narrative follows a fierce, anti-establishment protagonist who demands respect in the verses, only to completely collapse into a desperate plea for attention during the chorus. This stark hypocrisy captures the universal, chaotic insecurity often found at the centre of modern romance, balancing a desire to remain completely untouchable with an overwhelming urge to be loved and accepted.
The momentum of the new single is set to carry straight onto the stage as the duo prepares for a string of summer performances. Following an upcoming appearance at the Santa Monica Pier 360 Fest on June 27th, Fake Dad will headline The Echo in Los Angeles on July 23rd for Rocknite, sharing a bill with Fime and Forest. To keep the local buzz mounting ahead of the big hometown showcase, the band has also teased a series of spontaneous, pop-up street performances across Los Angeles, bringing their frantic energy directly to the pavements.
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