Goof releases new single “MYTH”

Chicago-raised and now Nashville-based, Goof has become one of pop’s most delightfully offbeat new artists who can make you laugh, ache and dance all in the same song. Blending humour, emotional candour and a knack for hooks that stick like glitter, Goof’s music finds joy and shared moments in the mundane. It’s theatrical, funny and tender, while never afraid to reveal the frayed edges, resulting in music that feels at once rebellious and necessary.

Their sound lands somewhere between the tongue-in-cheek charisma of Sabrina Carpenter and the emotional impact of MUNA, with flashes of Chappell Roan’s dramatic flair. But where those names draw clear lines between camp and confession, Goof blurs them completely, using humour as a way to get closer to the truth. Beneath the sparkle and punchlines is a writer with a profound sense of empathy and an eye for the absurdities of modern love, identity and self-perception.

Goof first appeared on the music scene in 2020 with “Rewind Halloween,” a debut single that first unveiled their knack for blending the cinematic with the sardonic. What followed was a string of inventive singles and a full-length debut Seasonal Fantasy, a record that confirmed their status as a left-of-centre pop storyteller with something genuine to say. Along the way, collaborations with artists like Sink Slow, Adam David and Rare Candy expanded their sound, adding new textures without diluting their own personality.

Now bringing us one of their latest outings, Goof shares the new single titled “MYTH,” a catchy, clever and subtly devastating alternative pop anthem. Thematically, “MYTH” is a song about the ridiculousness of modern dating, where the premise of finding a good guy feels about as likely as stumbling across the Loch Ness Monster. It’s an idea that’s both hilarious and heartbreakingly relatable, the perfect setup for Goof’s brand of pop storytelling.

Brought in by the bubble of bright synth tones, the steady punch of drums injects a subtly lively groove as Goof’s smooth vocal leads roll in to spin infectious melodic lines above. Gliding through moments of stripped back atmosphere and shimmering choruses where danceable rhythms collide with rock-inflected instrumentation capped by stunning vocal leads, “MYTH” sees Goof serve up a charming jam that’s sure to win over fans around the world.

With “MYTH,” Goof continues to build a world where pop music can be both funny and poignant, energising and intimate. It’s a balancing act few can pull off, but Goof does it with charm and pure panache. As they continue to go from strength to strength on their enduring musical adventure, we can’t wait to see what they’ve got in store for the rest of 2026 and beyond.

Listen to MYTH below

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