By Becca DeGregorio

In anticipation for their sixth album/LP Rose Mountain, set to drop this February, Screaming Females has premiered the opening track: a sludgy, chordal showcase of all things punk titled “Empty Head.” Upon first listen, “Empty Head” is extremely identifiable is a product of the much-loved, New Jersey trio at hand, and that’s one hundred percent a good thing. Give the people what they want. Give the punks what they need.

It’s as if Screaming Females went down a laundry list of musical inclusions: minor keys, major keys, guitar layering, steady beats, occasional harmonies, commanding lyrics, and the feeling of karate-chopping a straw wrapper with your bare hands. That was too easy, you badass, you dog.

“Empty Head” is available to stream over at Fader or through the video below. Check it out.