Pretender - Carlie Hanson

Carlie Hanson emulates a Kurt Cobain energy & feeling on her latest track Pretender.

"Pretender" by Carlie Hanson is a high energy headbanger that channels the moody guitars and bullet drums of the late 90s grunge scene. The video, with its grittiness and slight haze, feels like a throwback to the music videos of Green Day or Nirvana.

But beyond just its aesthetic, Hanson's lyrics explore the universal theme of feeling lost and unsure of yourself, a relatable message for anyone who has ever caught a glimpse of themselves in the mirror and felt like a stranger.

It's clear that Hanson is hitting the ground running in her early twenties, with her debut album "Tough Boy" released earlier this year and already dropping singles for a sophomore album rumoured to be coming next year. With a sound that's hard to label and a willingness to explore different genres, it will be interesting to see where she takes her music next.