Toronto outfit cootie catcher announced their new album, ‘Something We All Got’, scheduled for release on February 27, 2026, via Carpark Records. They simultaneously debuted the urgent, jangly lead single “Straight Drop,” accompanied by a playful video directed by Shmutz. Vocalist/bassist Anita Fowl explained that the track emerged from the frustration of vulnerability, noting: “I can fully have a cry in front of strangers while taking the bus but then clam up when I’m in front of people I’m close with. That generally parallels my experience performing live.” This band hypercharges the open-hearted tenderness of twee pop with spiraling synths and giddy electronics, exuding both chaotic energy and gentle feelings. ‘Something We All Got’ is the most vibrant reading of their unique vision yet, featuring unguarded songs of sweetness and nervousness.
The album marks cootie catcher’s first official studio recording, though it retains the band’s sharp edges through time-honored lo-fi methods and personally-sourced samples. The three songwriters—Chavez, Fowl, and Jakupovski—share overlapping concerns, navigating the lines of romantic and platonic relationships, city social scenes, and the zoomed-out challenges of living through late-stage capitalism. The sound is explosive and upbeat, driven by euphoric guitars, bubbly synth lines, and speedy drums constantly colliding. This palpable tension between exhilarating sonics and raw, often uneasy sentiments is integral to their uniqueness, as cootie catcher fearlessly runs full-speed toward every excitement.
Track Listing for ‘Something We All Got’
- “Loiter For The Love of It”
- “Lyfestyle”
- “Straight Drop”
- “From Here to Halifax”
- “No Biggie”
- “Rhymes With Rest”
- “Quarter Note Rock”
- “Take Me For Granted”
- “Wrong Choice”
- “Gingham Dress”
- “Puzzle Pop”
- “Stick Figure”
- “Going Places”
- “Pirouette”