“Cool Story, Bro” – A Savage Breakup Anthem That Hits Hard

Lauren Ash isn’t here to play nice. With Cool Story, Bro, she delivers a scathing, gut-punch of a breakup anthem that’s equal parts brutal, cathartic, and wickedly catchy. If you’ve ever drafted a rage-fueled letter to an ex and debated whether to hit send, this song is your moment of sweet, musical vengeance.

Ash, known for her comedic chops and acting prowess, fully embraces her pop-punk persona, channeling the raw, unfiltered energy of Jagged Little Pill-era Alanis Morissette. Produced by Aaron Verdonk and Jesse Colburn, the track is driven by punchy guitar riffs, anthemic drums, and Ash’s biting, no-holds-barred lyricism. The title alone is a mic drop, but the verses? Oh, they cut deep.

Born out of a breakup that left her with plenty unsaid, Ash turns passive-aggressive frustration into an art form. The song swings from self-deprecating sadness to full-throttle fury, making it impossible not to scream along. By the time the chorus hits, you’ll be ready to send this track to the ex who “just didn’t get it.”

It’s no wonder fans at her Toronto show were clamoring for a release—Cool Story, Bro is a pop-punk grenade, packed with humor, pain, and just the right amount of pettiness. If you need a post-breakup battle cry, look no further.