Melbourne’s Excuse For An Exit have unleashed their new single ‘SNAP’, blending alt rock and protest as they push into new sonic territory.
Melbourne dark pop four-piece Excuse For An Exit have returned with their boldest track yet, sharing a ferocious new single titled ‘SNAP’. Out now, the song channels raw emotion and collective outrage into two minutes of alt rock catharsis.
The track draws on global political unrest, referencing the rise of fascism, the humanitarian crises in Gaza and the Congo, and the silencing of protest. Vocalist Edelle Merson says the fury behind ‘SNAP’ was initially political but quickly became personal.
“What began as political frustration quickly intertwined with personal experiences of being pushed too far, until something broke,” she says. “The opening line, ‘It starts slow, I never even felt it, hit low, and I was so above it,’ reflects my own blind spots, how easy it is to miss the signs until they become impossible to ignore.”
Produced, mixed and mastered by Chris Lalic (Windwaker, RinRin), ‘SNAP’ introduces a new sonic territory for the band, including their first use of screamed vocals. It’s a heavy-hitting track that blends distorted guitars with sharp, pop-laced hooks.
Check out Excuse For An Exit’s new track below:
“Emotion is often dismissed as irrational, but to us, it’s part of being fully human,” says the band. “This song is for those who’ve questioned their anger. Sometimes, snapping isn’t losing control, it’s taking it back.”
Excuse For An Exit have been building a devoted fanbase since forming in 2020, known for creating inclusive, DIY spaces in the alternative scene. With over 185,000 Spotify streams and national radio play from Double J and triple j, the band’s message is landing.
In August, they’ll debut ‘SNAP’ live at Melbourne’s Stay Gold for Cordiform’s mini-festival 2 Pizza 2 Planet, joining a lineup that includes Cordiform, A Swift Farewell and Darcy Baker.
From sold-out shows to charity fundraisers, Excuse For An Exit are fast becoming one of Australia’s most compelling alternative acts.