With their debut single, ‘Fragile,’ Just Girls unleashes a visceral indie rock triumph that doesn’t just echo the sounds of the 90s but drags them kicking and screaming into the present. Combining the melodic magnetism of Blondie with the searing rawness of Hole and the dissonance of Sonic Youth, ‘Fragile’ lands like a sucker punch wrapped in velvet. It’s gritty, it’s gorgeous, and it’s impossible to shake.
Amie Falkner’s vocals walk a tightrope between unguarded innocence and raw defiance, spilling every ounce of emotional intensity into lyrics that explore the fragility of the psyche and body. The sweeping new wave guitar chords only add to the earworm appeal of the track, creating a storm of distortion and melody that refuses to let up. It’s an anthem that cuts as deep as it soars, teetering on the line between sweetness and ruin.
Just Girls embodies everything indie rock should be: bold, unpolished, and endlessly inventive. After forming when HaslamBrock spotted bassist Kelsey Melvin and drummer Kamilah Palmer jamming at an open mic, the quartet has leaned into their DIY ethos with fierce dedication. Writing on handmade guitars, hosting gigs in RV parks, and producing every note themselves, they’ve cultivated a sound as raw as their roots.
‘Fragile’ leaves you craving not just another track, but the chaos and catharsis only Just Girls can deliver. The indie charts better brace themselves for the band’s sophomore.
Stream Fragile on Spotify now.
Review by Amelia Vandergast