Photo Credit: Hannah Diamond
Written by: Milo Dao
Melbourne-based emo-pop artist Daine shared her anticipated single "boythots," a super-driven hyper-pop anthem that challenges gender stereotypes, primarily through the iconic line "treat that boy like a slut.”
Through this highly creative and bold single, Daine has done a great job twisting the perspective and showing people men in the way women are sometimes objectified. In this track, Daine plays a role of an objectified, where she is unapologetically using men and looking down on them, which surprise listeners on how unfair the stereotypes can affect a gender.
In "Boythots," the music production effectively enhances the song's authentic energy. Unlike other predictable upbeat anthems, the music enriches the track with its heavy bass and experimental electronic synthesizers, bringing a futuristic vibe to the song. On the other hand, the vocal of Daine in this record is also strangely catchy with a highly addictive flow that does a great job highlighting Daine's rebellious personality.
Without a doubt, "boythots" is an underrated song that successfully breaks the rule in musical storytelling in the best way, and serves as a prominent example of how music can speak up for an underrepresented group. With a bold and fresh musical style, Daine's sonic universe is a safe space where audiences can immerse themselves with relatable stories and exciting otherworldly sensibilities, making her a must artist for emo-pop fans.