For every Millennial parent navigating the everyday chaos of toddler tantrums and juice-related meltdowns, Will Ettante offers a witty, absurdist lifeline. Today, the musician and entrepreneur officially debuts his pop-culture alter ego with the release of the single “Kids Menu Overcharge.” Channeling the sharp emotional edge and prankster spirit of artists like Bo Burnham and Flight of the Conchords, Ettante transforms the mundane struggles of parenting into a catchy, substantive anthem. The track was spontaneously composed during a fifteen-minute “schlep” between a sandwich shop and the car, with original voice memo snippets from that moment even making it into the final production.
“Kids Menu Overcharge” serves as the first taste of Ettante’s upcoming three-part debut album, ‘Vdad’, set for release in early 2026. While the music is undeniably hilarious, it is anchored by a sincere ethos of healing and light, informed by Ettante’s personal journey through significant loss. A seasoned performer who has graced stages from SXSW to the El Rey Theater, Ettante is currently connecting with audiences on a DIY “Living Room Tour” across ten cities. With ‘Vdad’, he aims to take listeners on a heartfelt emotional journey that integrates everything from layered acoustic folk to glossy pop bangers, ensuring that the “whiskey-soaked truth” of aging and parenthood is always met with a laugh.