Retro Sparks and Modern Kicks: The Tralala Nail It with “Work It Out”

Turn on “Work It Out” and it’s like stepping into a time machine that crash-lands somewhere between 1996 and 2025. The Tralala’s latest single isn’t just a track, it’s a full-on sonic handshake between generations of sound. Drew Price and Chris Trewin pull off something tricky here: they blend scrappy, alt-rock guitar riffs with glossy electro-pop polish, and somehow it works, really well.

You can feel the DNA of classic 90s indie, there’s that unmistakable Weezer-esque crunch, but what elevates this one is the unexpected sweetness of the duet vocals. There’s a charming doo-wop echo that sneaks into the mix, adding emotional warmth without veering into kitsch. It’s got grit, heart, and just the right amount of neon glow.

The call-and-response structure is a total hook-fest, tailor-made for shouting along in a packed dive bar or windows-down on the highway. But underneath the punchy surface, there’s a smart layering that keeps it fresh on repeat listens. It’s accessible, sure, but also weirdly timeless, like a love letter to every genre that ever made you feel something.

With “Work It Out,” The Tralala aren’t chasing trends, they’re building bridges. This is indie rock with both swagger and soul, and it deserves every bit of the spotlight it’s getting.