New Orleans’ most electrifying pop-punk disruptors Neutral Snap have unleashed their highly anticipated new EP, I Hardly Know Her, alongside a blistering music video for standout track “Pat Your Own Back.” Produced alongside Rob Freeman (Hidden in Plain View) and featuring collaborations with scene legends like Tom Denney (A Day to Remember) and Fred Mascherino (Taking Back Sunday), the EP is a razor-sharp ode to the emotional chaos of modern relationships—packed with nostalgic breakdowns, sugar-coated hooks, and frenetic energy that’ll teleport you straight back to the golden era of Warped Tour.
A Situationship Soundtrack
I Hardly Know Her dives headfirst into the push-pull of undefined romances, bottling the angst, lust, and catharsis of Gen-Z dating into five anthemic tracks. “Danny ACOG” (co-written with Denney) is a punchy, unrequited-lust missile, while “Waltz” (featuring Mascherino) twists melodic vulnerability into a frantic, chorus-heavy banger. The title track and “Pat Your Own Back”—a self-reflective gut-punch about post-fight rationalization—showcase the band’s evolution, blending raw lyricism with studio polish.
Why It Slaps
- Nostalgia, Upgraded: Think early ADTR meets The Story So Far, with hard riffs and breakdowns that hit like a 2005 Gushers commercial.
- Elite Collabs: Freeman’s production sharpens their sound, while Denney and Mascherino inject timeless emo-punk DNA.
- Live-Wire Energy: Already selling out shows nationwide, Neutral Snap’s stage presence is as explosive as their recordings.
Listen & Mosh Along
🎧 Stream I Hardly Know Her: Spotify
▶️ Watch “Pat Your Own Back” Video: YouTube
On Tour Now
Catch their high-octane live show across the U.S.—dates here.
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“This EP is for anyone who’s ever screamed into a pillow after a ‘we need to talk’ text.” — Neutral Snap
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