Julia Kate is back and pulling no punches with her latest single, "Fake Friends." It's a punchy, neon-lit anthem that blends the unapologetic attitude of Blondie with the modern wit of Chappell Roan. Infused with the spirit of The Go-Go's, The Bangles, and The Pretenders, "Fake Friends" delivers a high-energy, synth-driven ride through the messy reality of digital-age friendships.
Inspired by a pivotal night at The Greek Theater, where Julia saw Blondie live alongside her Uncle Craig, "Fake Friends" was born from a renewed admiration for Debbie Harry and the female-fronted new wave movement. "I've had a Debbie Harry poster in my bedroom since high school," Julia shares, "but seeing her life reignited something in me. That night planted the seed for this song."
The result? A sharp, hook-laden track that pairs Harry's signature edge with Julia's modern-day storytelling. Laced with biting lyrics and an irresistible melody, "Fake Friends" is a cathartic callout to surface-level relationships, where online personas often outshine real connections.
With its retro-futuristic sound and refreshingly raw perspective, "Fake Friends" solidifies Julia Kate as a rising force in the alt-pop scene. Get ready to dance, vent, and rethink your followers list because Julia isn't afraid to say what we're all thinking.