Lauren Ash is driving the nostalgia of pop-punk back onto the airwaves, though you’d be mistaken to expect a familiar revival. Her latest single, ‘COOL STORY, BRO’, confidently flits between glossy pop hooks and sultry-sweet harmonies before crashing headlong into alt-rock territory, exploding into an anthemic chorus driven by jagged guitars and electrifying percussion.
Written from the merciless vantage point of someone whose heartbreak has curdled into sharp-tongued contempt,the track is an acerbic wake-up call delivered with visceral intensity. Lauren Ash channels the relatable brutality of post-breakup clarity, turning personal wounds into lyrical dynamite reminiscent of Alanis Morissette’s unfiltered honesty on ‘Jagged Little Pill’, with a pop-punk energy.
Though best known for her roles as Dina Fox in NBC’s ‘Superstore’ and Lexi in ‘Not Dead Yet’, Ash’s dream was always rooted in songwriting and live performance. With her debut single ‘Now I Know’ soaring to #5 on Billboard’s Alternative Digital Song Sales and #1 on Canada’s iTunes Rock Chart, and performances at venues like the Viper Room and Whisky A Go Go, her musical ambition is swiftly matching her acting acclaim.
‘COOL STORY, BRO’ is now available to stream on all major platforms. Find your preferred way to listen on the artist’s official website.
Review by Amelia Vandergast
