Paige Kennedy (they/them) has announced their new EP ‘Style Over Substance’, due February 6th, and shared new single “Medical Emergency” today alongside a reliably iconic video. The track leans into Paige’s off-kilter pop instincts, turning a bleak real-life moment into an indie-tinged, larger-than-life anthem that balances humour with vulnerability. The EP will be supported by a headline tour running throughout February.
“After a life altering breakup, I was sitting in A&E with actual heart problems, feeling sorry for myself. My coping mechanism, has always been leaning into fantasy, silliness and comedy during dark times, which was how Medical Emergency was born. The persona in the track thinks all the nurses fancy them, and has delusions of grandeur. Musically I was inspired by Tupac, The Cardigans and PJ Harvey. There’s an overconfidence in gangsta rap I wanted to emulate. The sound world of the song is grungy with some silly sound design elements which matches the content.” The video mirrors that energy, with an exaggerated version of Paige and nurse backing-dancers causing cartoonish chaos. It follows “Male Friend,” a detective-style vignette exploring desire and identity, as Paige continues to build a fast-growing audience through sharp storytelling, viral clips, and live shows that thrive on sweaty club floors and open festival fields alike.