cootie catcher - "Quarter Note Rock"

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Photo by Colin Medley

Toronto's cootie catcher have one last single before their album comes out this week. "Quarter Note Rock" is just a tiny bit too heavy to be twee. It's a pretty little song somewhere in between indie pop and indie rock. It's a perfect song for a little dance or just to sway slightly. It's a little too peppy to be dream pop, but it's really close. We've been loving cootie catcher's singles that we've heard so far, and this one seems a little extra special. It's the kind of song that gets a little more rockin' as it goes on, but so slowly that you won't even realize it until the drums take over towards the end. "Quarter Note Rock" is something truly special, and we're waiting for their album with even more anticipation.

Guitarist/singer Nolan Jakupovski says of the band's latest single:

“‘Quarter Note Rock’ is about putting yourself out there on public display and not expecting perfection. Often writers feel nervous being so open in their lyrics but it’s those moments of vulnerability that people relate to most. Don’t be afraid to fall flat on your face, someone will say ‘literally me!’”

You can watch the video for "Quarter Note Rock" below. Something We All Got is due out February 27 via Carpark Records, and is available for pre-order here. For more on cootie catcher, check out the artist'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 @ The Pouch

3/8/26 - Washington, DC @ Pie Shop §

3/9/26 - Richmond, VA @ Gallery5 &

3/10/26 - Durham, NC @ Pinhook ¶

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

3/12/26 - Atlanta, GA @ Factors **

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

3/16/26-3/18/26 - Austin, TX @ SXSW

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 %

3/28/26 - Hamilton, ON @ Corktown Pub

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


*  Frownline, Fireball Kid

§  Aunt Katrina

¶  Edna Mode, Charlie Paso

& Kitty Corner, Hotspit, and The Lampreys

** Hill View #73, Strumbrush, and Mood Room

+  Paper Jam, Palefire

~  Powdr, Lust Online

^  Artificial Go, Spoils

%  Dryfruit, Bonnie Hook

!  Good Flying Birds, Touch Girl Apple Blossom

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