New Hampshire three-piece Heavy Pockets released the lead single from their second LP today, titled mopeless. This project is the perfect release to energize you on a dog-day summer Monday while you deal with a moderate existental crisis watching summer turn into yet another autumn. Shayla’s vocals cut crystal-clear through heavy instrumental backing on lead single “(dont wanna be) One of the Boys” as the lyrics explore the aching space between masculinity and femininity. Much like 2015’s Bite Because You Like It, this track from mopeless explores heady emotional spaces with signature pop-punk wit. You can catch the full album later in September.

mopeless is available for streaming and purchase on Heavy Pockets’ Bandcamp. They play at Fuzz Hut in Manchester, NH this Friday along with Badfellows, Lilith, and Jake McKelvie + Tops in support of Badfellow’s album release.