Exuding an early ’00s alt-rock/pop spirit in its trickling guitars and hooky immediacy, “Oh Dear” is an infectious new single from NYC-based band Hairpin. The act is ascending quickly with a string of successful singles and sold-out shows since their 2022 debut single “Together.” “Oh Dear” continues that momentum, building from suave verses into a sunlight-beckoning radiance within the central chorus. “Oh dear,” the vocals elongate there, enamoring alongside guitar swipes and twinkling keys. “Oh Dear” is an infectious, replay-inducing success from Hairpin.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
