Cobra Starship // Hot Mess

The main aim of Cobra Starship, as stated by themselves, is to “teach hipsters to not take themselves so seriously and tell emo kids to stop being pussies”. The brainchild of ex-Midtown frontman Gabe Saporta, they formed after their track 'Bring It (Snakes on a Plane)’ appeared on the hit movie soundtrack. Set to release their new single ‘Hot Mess’ on February 15th from the self-titled album, they also have a UK tour kicking off on February 5th and their new single is definitely set to be a hit. But as much as they want to hit the UK with a bang I can’t help but think ‘Hot Mess’ is really the only song that springs out as a future hit. The single follows the success of the track ‘Good Girls Go Bad’, which includes guest vocals from Gossip Girls Leighton Meester. 'Fold Your Hands Child’ has some occasional incomprehensible chocking sounds, while ‘You’re Not In On the Joke’ sounds like it’s included some Rage Against the Machine cameos, so if that’s your kinda thing, you’ll enjoy this album. There are lots of weird and wonderful noises throughout most of the songs, both formed from their grunts and the electro-sleaze sound running over the tunes. A clubbers dream, full of rhythmic dance songs and power-pop anthems and although each track can be compared to someone else it works consistently as their own sound.