Watch “Wannabeher” by MUNA – EQ Music
MUNA are firmly in their main-character era — and the build-up to their fourth album “Dancing On The Wall” (landing May 8th) is shaping up to be one of their most compelling rollouts yet. With teaser tracks steadily arriving, MUNA have already hinted at a darker, more daring sonic palette — but nothing quite prepares you for the punch of “Wannabeher.”
Following the moody allure of the title track and the sharp-edged introspection of “So What,” “Wannabeher” lands like a lightning strike. Co-written with longtime pop collaborator Leland, the track exudes a fresh, fearless energy. It’s urgent, gritty, and gloriously unpolished in all the right ways. If “Silk Chiffon” was a soft-focus daydream, this is the after-hours spiral — all sweat, tension, and emotional static.
What makes “Wannabeher” even more intriguing is its long gestation. As Katie Gavin shared during its BBC Radio 1 premiere, Hottest Record with Jack Saunders, parts of the song trace back to 2017. That sense of history hums beneath the surface. You can feel the years of shaping, refining, and ultimately letting the track evolve into something bolder than its origins.
Sonically, MUNA push beyond their alt-pop comfort zone, leaning into a pop-punk-tinged propulsion that feels both raw and intentional. Their cited inspiration — Bikini Kill’s “Rebel Girl” — offers a perfect lens. This isn’t just a stylistic pivot; it’s a thematic deep dive into identity and desire. As the band put it:
“This song is our version of Bikini Kill’s Rebel Girl – it’s about the experience of really admiring someone and feeling confused about whether you want to be them or be with them or both. A gay canon event.”
Directed by Dante Capone, the accompanying visual amplifies that tension. Moving between performance and introspection, it unfolds within the same shadowy, sweat-soaked world introduced in “Dancing On The Wall,” where longing and self-perception blur under pressure.
This rollout isn’t just another chapter, it’s a reinvention. MUNA aren’t just evolving, they’re recalibrating their entire artistic compass. “Wannabeher” doesn’t just signal growth; it demands attention. And in doing so, it positions MUNA not just as alt-pop mainstays, but as fearless architects of their own reinvention.
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