Out now: Drug Store Raid gritty and teasing post-punk single ‘I Wanna Be A Hipster’

Following on from their unapologetic and satirical post-punk track ‘Vi Är Finnjävlar’, Helsinki’s unmissable underground band Drug Store Raid have returned with another eardrum blasting track, ‘I Wanna Be A Hipster’. This tongue-in-cheek track takes a playful jab at the hipster and artsy crowd, while humorously reflecting on the band’s own place within the lifestyle.

With its gritty guitars, driving rhythms, and a sharp lyrical edge, this single captures the unmistakable genre-blending essence of Drug Store Raid who draw on a wide spectrum of punk, jazz-funk, new-wave, no-wave, pop, and indie-dance. The song's rawness, humor, and unapologetic attitude delivers a biting social commentary to create an anthem that is equal parts playful and subversive.

This is the first track from Drug Store Raid's forthcoming, Background Music For Family Arguments (out 15th November 2024), out via Kieku Records. The record promises to be a 35-minute sonic adventure that promises to captivate and unite listeners. This collection of twelve tracks draws influences from legendary bands like Talking Heads, The Birthday Party, Swans, and even Madonna, creating a unique soundscape that is both nostalgic and innovative. The album explores themes of fitting in, mental health struggles, sewers, and the quirks of fashion, all wrapped in a package that balances humor and youthful rebellion.

Drug Store Raid’s album release show has been announced for 28th November 2024 at Semifinal, Helsinki. Tickets here.

The buzz surrounding Drug Store Raid has already been impressive, with praise coming in from Radio X, Radio Helsinki, EARMILK, The Most Radicalist, Backseat Mafia, It’s All Indie, and more.