Punk/Review Art Pop - teenage scum

“teenage scum” by Art Pop is a thrilling, genre-melting ride through adolescent disillusionment, self-awareness, and the mess of growing up. The track captures the duo’s signature blend of chaotic charm and smart, subversive songwriting—equal parts sneer and sincerity. From the first distorted chord, it's clear Art Pop isn’t interested in playing it safe.

Built on twitchy guitar riffs, elastic basslines, and lo-fi textures that shift and crackle with energy, “teenage scum” channels the restless spirit of punk with the sonic cleverness of indie auteurs. You can hear echoes of LCD Soundsystem’s rhythmic propulsion, the DIY ethos of Car Seat Headrest, and the unpredictable quirk of Stereolab. Yet the song remains unmistakably their own—unfolding like a fractured coming-of-age movie scored by glitchy guitars and warped synths.

Lyrically, it’s a witty, biting reflection on youth’s contradictions—cynical but not heartless, ironic without detachment. Delivered with bratty swagger and surprising vulnerability, the vocals walk a tightrope between performance and confession.

“teenage scum” feels like a sonic collage: messy, vibrant, alive. It's a bold statement from a band clearly uninterested in trends, and all the better for it. Art Pop proves that in a world of polished sameness, weird is not only welcome—it’s necessary.