Short Stack Get Confident In Punchy New Track, ‘IDGAF’
Known for being Australia’s very own pop-punk heroes, Short Stack has dominated the year soaring off the highs of their 2022 album, Maybe There’s No Heaven, and following single, ‘Shotgun Wedding’. About to embark on a journey through Australia for the annual Good Things Festival, quickly one of the scene’s growing fan favourite events, Short Stack has bared one more offering for fans and swarming audiences to enjoy.
‘IDGAF’ explores the band presented in their heaviest form to date, playing with both instrumental and vocal notions in jarring and raw ways. Fun, just the right amount of egotistical, and always energetic, this is set to be a favourite for the looming festival season to come.
The single starts deep and alluring, already capturing the somewhat overconfident and self-assured tone that embeds itself in every inch of the song. ‘IDGAF’ rises immediately from a growl to a scream, not only introducing a new depth to the track, but presenting one of the Stack’s and Diviney’s most fearsome approaches today. Soaring guitars and a guttural Shaun may take the spotlight for moments, but the lingering duality of these feats against the softer moments in the verses is what truly leaves its mark once the track fades out. With everything included masterfully and purposefully, the song is not heavy for the sake of it, but adds layers that foster an intriguing depth and new, unprecedented energy into the band’s body of work.
‘IDGAF’ is not merely just heavy with its screams, but even offers a breakdown from the trio- something that was not on my 2023 bingo card. Exploring these new elements has proven positive for Short Stack, and has created an anthem that is sure to get stuck in your head for some time to come.
Perfect for the swirling crowds to be found at Good Things Festival, I cannot wait to catch this song (and the rest of their discography) in a live atmosphere!
Words by Georgia Haskins @ghaskins2002
Stream ‘IDGAF’ here
