Sydney-based alternative-rock trio RedHook today unleash their new single ‘Sentimental Surgery’.

A loving tribute to the emo music that shaped RedHook’s teen years, ‘Sentimental Surgery’ lyrically brims with lead singer Emmy Mack’s trademark self-deprecating, tongue-in cheek humour. 90’s-inspired funk rhythms set the stage for a feverish collision of musical elements from pop-punk and modern emo-trap, continuing RedHook’s celebrated affection for sonic alchemy. Though arguably their most pop leaning song to date, ‘Sentimental Surgery’ encapsulates the band’s elastic, song-by-song approach to their musical storytelling, and defiant refusal to be pinned down by outmoded classifications of sub-genres within the alternative rock space.

Mack explains the inspiration behind the track:

“’Sentimental Surgery’ is a punk party anthem inspired by the shared woes of lockdown (& feeling like a total cliche for writing a song about the shared woes of lockdown). Given what we’ve all been going through these past 18 months, I found it really difficult to write a song about any other topic. So instead of trying to, I decided to embrace the cliche and create a piece of music that expressed those sad feels, but also flipped them in a way that hopefully cheers people up, puts a smile on their face and makes them want to dance.”

To coincide with the release, RedHook have also announced a one time-only run of limited edition Sentimental Surgery teddy bears on sale now via their online merch store, with 100% of profits to be donated to Support Act, to help any friends in the Australian music industry who might be struggling during this difficult time.

Click to stream ‘Sentimental Surgery’

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