Photo by Jac Mestel
Boston's Happy Little Clouds have a brand new single out, and this one might be my new personal favorite of theirs. "Clear & Present Danger" has an extremely 90's feel to it, combining power pop with a grittier alt-rock side. It might be Jac Mestel's vocal delivery on this one, and the basic song structure, but I'm hearing a lot of Belly and Throwing Muses. The song feels like its swirling around you in a charmingly cinematic way. It's dark, but upbeat, melodic but dissonant. "Clear & Present Danger" is the type of song that makes you wish Happy Little Clouds were huge, and if local rock radio was still a thing in 2025 this could easily be a local hit.
Jac Mestel says of the band's latest single:
“This topic feels super relevant right now. We all know someone like this—a boss, a partner, a relative, or even a politician—whose charm hides an ugly side. And we know the truth about them, and we are screaming to their fans and supporters, ‘How can you not see this?!’”
You can listen to "Clear & Present Danger" below. For more on Happy Little Clouds, check out the band's website.
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