Kit Major’s “Teenage Wannabe” is a confession and critique about identity

Kit Major has never been one to colour inside the lines. From the alt-pop sparkle of her Love. Sick. Major. era singles to her evolving punk edge, she’s consistently blurred genre lines with both grit and glam. Now, she’s back with Teenage Wannabe, a snarling, cinematic anthem that feels like the most chaotic – and the most Kit – she’s ever sounded.

Teenage Wannabe isn’t just a track – it’s a tongue-in-cheek scream against the world’s obsession with manufactured personas. Brimming with B-horror camp, sci-fi energy, and punk-rock ferocity, the song doubles as both confession and critique. “It’s both a confession and a critique – an observation of how easy it is to lose yourself when everything feels manufactured, and a reminder that identity can’t be pinned down,” Kit says about the newest single.

Musically, this song is pure chaos in the best way. Written with AJ Peacox (guitar) and Rob Nagelhout (drums/bass, production), this song is stuffed with jagged riffs, sharp turns, and even a scream cameo from Kit’s sister, Emma. If The Ramones crashed into The Cramps while Castlevania played on loop in the background, it would probably sound a lot like this…

Dropping October 10, the music video directed by longtime collaborator Noël takes things further, leaning hard into B-movie horror and sci-fi camp. Kit explains: “I wanted to bring back imagination, glam, and spectacle to my universe.” Judging by her live shows’ reputation for chaos, expect nothing less than glitter-soaked mayhem set against surreal, horror-inspired visuals.

Where Break Up Again and I Wish U Didn’t Hate Me So Much showcased Kit’s knack for fusing classic rock and alt-pop melodies, Teenage Wannabe is a reminder of her punk roots and her refusal to sit still in one lane. It’s nerdy, seductive, and wildly fun – a track that captures both the anxiety and the thrill of being yourself in a world that wants to box you in.