Formed in Hobart’s beloved Brisbane Hotel beer garden, It Thing have developed a reputation for fierce and blistering live shows with a powerful image. Following a couple singles in 2019, the band’s new track ‘Dress Code’ fuses the unapologetic extravagance of classic new wave bands like the Motels and the B-52’s with the speedy combative nature of punk giants like the Ramones and Bad Brains with an added kiss-off quality. 

Clocking in just under two-minutes, ‘Dress Code’ is hooky yet hard-edged and fast-paced power pop at its finest. While addressing themes of exclusivity and control, It Thing cruise through the dose of social commentary on the tightly-zipped single with their relentless power chords and pounding beat that’s maximized for abrasive bliss, echoing a sense of empowerment. 

Speaking about the new single, frontwoman Charlotte Gavan-Glover says “it’s inspired by bothersome neighbours who involve you in the ins-and-outs of their daily domestic spats.” Fittingly, it’s raucous, unruly and totally relentless, and points to thrilling things to come from their forthcoming debut EP.