The Transformation: Underscores Completes Pop Ascension with New Track "Do It"

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The Transformation: Underscores Completes Pop Ascension with New Track "Do It"

Born in San Francisco, underscores began her musical journey on SoundCloud as a teenager, initially making dubstep before evolving into a key figure in the experimental pop landscape, frequently associated with the "hyperpop" sound. Her 2021 debut album, fishmonger, established her eccentric, boundary-pushing style by seamlessly blending abrasive electronic textures, garage punk guitars, and emo sensibilities. This early work was characterized by a meticulous, DIY spirit that captured the digital chaos of the internet-age music scene.

Her 2023 album, Wallsocket, marked a major creative and professional step, released after signing with Mom + Pop Music. It was an ambitious concept album that transcended mere genre, using an imaginary suburban town in Michigan to explore character-driven narratives touching on themes like suburban disillusionment and growing up in America. By showcasing her ability to weave complex, narrative threads that included Midwest emo, country-rock flourishes, and of course, highly-produced pop, Wallsocket cemented her reputation as a singular and meticulous songwriter. The new single, “Do It," is the latest extension of this trajectory, demonstrating a clear command over pure pop structure—even incorporating the sparse, snappy rhythmic complexities reminiscent of The Neptunes and Timbaland's signature production—**while retaining the self-aware brilliance that has defined her career.

Follow Underscores at @underscores