cootie catcher - "Straight Drop"

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Photo by Colin Medley

Toronto's cootie catcher have a new single out from what could be the album of the year for 2026. "Straight Drop" is an energetic but laid back slice of indie rock. It's filled with jangly guitars and edges into the world of pop quite a bit. Bouncy just begins to describe this song. It's going to remind you of The Beths, but somehow more pop and more punk at the same time. "Straight Drop" is an addictive song that is going to get more so with each and every listen. Luckily, when a song is as good as this one is, you certainly won't mind. Now is a perfect time to hop on the cootie catcher bandwagon with us... it's going to be filling up very quickly.

Singer/bassist Anita Fowl says of the band's latest single:

"This one came from frustration of being vulnerable in the 'wrong' places. I can fully have a cry in front of strangers while taking the bus but then clam up when I'm in front of people I'm close with. That generally parallels my experience performing live, where I’m so unsure in person but can get so much out on stage."

You can watch the video for "Straight Drop" below. Something We All Got is due out February 27 on Carpark Records, and is available to pre-order here. For more on cootie catcher, check out the band's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the video.


3/4/26 - Montreal, QC @ Sotterenea *

3/5/26 - Albany, NY @ A.I.R. (w/ Bruiser and Bicycle)

3/6/26 - New York, NY @ The New Colossus Festival

3/7/26 - Philadelphia, PA @ Hidden Fortress ‡

3/8/26 - Washington, DC @ Pie Shop §

3/10/26 - Durham, NC @ Pinhook ¶

3/11/26 - Asheville, NC @ Static Age (w/ Trust Blinks)

3/15/26 - Hot Springs, AR @ Valley Of The Vapors

3/19/26 - Denton, TX @ Rubber Room +

3/20/26 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Bookish ~

3/21/26 - St Louis, MO @ CBGB

3/22/26 - Cincinnati, IN @ Lambda Research ^

03/23/26 - Chicago @ The Hideout

3/24/26 - Detroit, MI @ Lager House %

3/29/26 - Toronto, ON @ Garrison !


* Frownline, Fireball Kid

‡ Fib, @

§ Aunt Katrina

¶ Edna Mode, Charlie Paso

+ Paper Jam, Palefire

~ Powdr, Lust Online

^ Artificial Go, Spoils

% Dryfruit, Bonnie Hook

! Good Flying Birds, Touch Girl Apple Blossom

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