With their new single, "Undercover Bitch," the Minneapolis jam/indie rock band Hallaballoo has fully kicked their signature chaos into overdrive. They recorded the song at the storied Pachyderm Studios, where Nirvana made In Utero and PJ Harvey made Rid of Me. It’s full of improvisational energy and stadium-size hooks that demand attention.
“Undercover Bitch” has a dense sound that makes every riff and vocal punch seem damning. It was mixed by rock star Ron Nevison (who’s worked with The Who, Led Zeppelin, and Heart) and mastered by Craig Holets. The song is alive, teetering on the brink of chaos, yet with this clarity that keeps each person’s part clear.
Kaity Heart (guest of Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg) adds layers of masculine intensity with her big, booming voice, which fits snugly into Hallaballoo's wide sound. It reminds us that the group comes together, too, not just because of their musical prowess, but also because they trust one another and aren’t afraid to experiment.
The single was written by James Gross, Alexander Berg, David Kittelson, Aaron Earl Short, Travis Johnston, Maxwell LaRock, and Nick Murray. It’s unapologetically bold, shifting seamlessly from catchy hooks to blasts of unrestrained energy. Whether blasting out of the car speakers on a long drive home or reverberating through the ground at some festival, “Undercover Bitch” proves that Hallaballoo is a group unafraid to push boundaries, embrace the unpredictable, and draw people in.