Release Date: 15th May 2026
After working with none other than Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz on their previous releases, New York duo Daisy Grenade have somehow managed to kick things up a notch with their new EP, So Much to Say.
The alt-pop band’s new record has been produced by Jake Sinclair, who is known for working with the likes of Weezer and Panic! At the Disco. His unorthodox techniques saw vocalists Dani Nigro and Keaton Whittaker recording straight-to-tape tracks inside a church attic as part of the process. So, was it worth it?
Although it’s their third EP, So Much to Say feels like a reintroduction. Lyrically, they have followed a more introspective, satirical route, while their trademark ‘bubblegrunge’ sound has been given an upgrade.
Things start on familiar ground. The record opener, ‘A Beautiful Woman is a Weapon, I Guess That’s Why They Call Her a Bombshell’, delivers infectious energy and bags of fun, reminiscent of Against the Current and LØLØ.
However, the pair take a sharp left turn with ‘Girls Are So Lucky’, a mid-record switch-up that features acoustic guitar, distorted vocals and an unexpected dubstep breakdown. It’s a totally different vibe and boasts a fantastic range from the group.
Another gear shift comes when we’re taken from electrocore riffs to soulful, Americana tones in ‘Rent to Own’. The two members, who switch vocal duties, both get to flex their muscles and showcase the duality of their different but complementary voices.
The pair have spoken in interviews about delivering themes of self-awareness, authenticity and vulnerability this time around. Those traits are laid bare in ‘Emily’, which is packed with adolescent angst and obsessive, all-consuming young love. It’s the sort of song that is so instantly catchy, it’ll stop you in your tracks – the importance of which can’t be overstated in a TikTok-dominated world.
‘It Must Be Me’ opens up the girls’ raw, sensitive side, starting with an intimate monologue. The lyrics tell a story, taking us on walks through autumn leaves with the sun shining in our eyes while we ruminate about heartbreak, yearning and moving on, painting a picture with every line.
In as much time as it takes to make a cup of tea and open a pack of biscuits, Daisy Grenade wholly let us into their world filled with feelings and fun. It’s exciting to think where a whole album might take us.