Melbourne's Excuse For An Exit go for glossy shock and awe with latest single, 'SNAP'

Melbourne’s dark pop outfit, Excuse For An Exit blast their way through the noise with the rallying cry of feminine rage and protest with their latest single, ‘SNAP’ which is out now.  

Fuelled by the rise of fascism in the West, atrocities in Gaza and the Congo, and the suppression of dissenting voices, “SNAP” channels vocalist Edelle Merson’s political frustrations into a powerful alt rock belter. “What began as political frustration quickly intertwined with personal experiences of being pushed too far, until something broke," says Edelle. "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."  

Sonically, “SNAP” is a turning point. The single is produced, mixed and mastered by Chris Lalic (Windwaker, RinRin) and marks the first time Excuse for an Exit have incorporated screamed vocals. The band deliver a sound that’s dark and heavy, yet punchy and unapologetically pop, for fans of Grandson, PENI PARKER, Pussy Riot, and MUDRAT. Though the lyrics aren’t overtly political, the emotional core is inseparable from activism. "Emotion is often dismissed as irrational, but to us, it's part of being fully human. This song is for those who’ve questioned their anger. Sometimes, snapping isn’t losing control, it’s taking it back.”

‘SNAP’ by Excuse For An Exit is more than a dark-pop detour — it’s a sugar-coated detonation. Glossy and infectious on the surface, the track packs a razor-edged payload beneath, blending thrashing punk energy with bubblegum grit. Excuse For An Exit weaponise riffage and distortion like a pop-savvy battering ram, channelling the venomous charm of Ecca Vandal and the hyper-hooked chaos of Peni Parker, with a sly nod to Minutes to Midnight-era Linkin Park. It’s rage in high-gloss packaging — and it snaps just right.  

Excuse for an Exit have fostered an inclusive and alternative community within their local scene since their beginning in 2020. The unwavering support of their dedicated fanbase, as featured in the music video for "ur villain", remains steadfast as they embark on a transformative sonic journey. Seamlessly blending electronic elements with their signature emo-rock repertoire, the four-piece continue to push boundaries and embrace their evolution.

  The band will launch their new track live at Melbourne's Stay Gold on Saturday 9th August when they play Cordiform's 2 Pizza 2 Planet mini-festival, joining Cordiform, A Swift Farewell, Darcy Baker and more. Tickets on sale now.  

Excuse for an Exit have steadily built a name for themselves through a string of impressive achievements across the past few years. Earlier this year they performed at the inaugural Siren Sounds, an all femme-fronted and LGBTQI+ mini-festival raising funds for The Red Heart Campaign, and took the reins on their own Lifeline fundraiser, managing, running, and performing two shows that raised $1500 for charity. Their music has amassed over 185,000 streams on Spotify with national airplay on Double J Short.Fast.Loud and triple j Home & Hosed. They've cemented themselves as a rising force in Australia’s alternative scene, headlining sold-out BONEZ events in both 2023 and 2024, and headlining and selling out hometown shows across Victoria.

  "SNAP" is out now and streaming everywhere.