“A Heartbeat on Loop: Poison Oak’s ‘Replay’ Nails Nostalgia and Fire”

There’s something beautifully bittersweet about Poison Oak’s new single Replay—like flipping through old Polaroids with the stereo turned up loud. The Townsville indie-punk outfit delivers a track that feels both raw and reassuring, drenched in melody but packing enough grit to leave a mark.

Replay starts with jangly, honey-drenched guitars that tug at your sleeves with a familiar warmth, but it doesn’t waste time getting to the punch. The chorus crashes in like a tidal wave of emotion—equal parts yearning and release. It’s the kind of refrain you shout along to in a sweaty bar at midnight, arms around strangers who suddenly feel like lifelong friends.

Frontman Nick’s vocals ride that perfect line between vulnerability and defiance, giving the song its emotional core. There’s a lived-in quality to the performance, like he’s actually been there—stuck in that moment you just can’t let go of. The drums are tight, the riffs roar in the final stretch, and the energy is pure catharsis.

Produced by Brock Weston (Bugs, Beddy Rays), the track’s polish doesn’t take away from its raw soul—it amplifies it. Replay isn’t just a single. It’s a snapshot of a band fully in stride, tearing open old wounds just to let the light in.

Play it loud. Then play it again. And again.