MUNA Don’t Need Validation From Fancy Parties On New Song “So What”

Indie-pop outfit MUNA have returned today with “So What,” the second track unveiled from their upcoming fourth studio record, Dancing On the Wall, which drops on May 8. Crafted by the trio—Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson, with production handled by the band—this synth-pop anthem explores the realization that rubbing elbows with the elite isn't a cure-all for your personal struggles.

“We’ve reached a stage where we’ve frequented numerous glitzy gatherings in stunning venues surrounded by influential figures, and we’ve experienced the distinct disappointment of discovering that it doesn’t improve your state of mind,” the group shared in a press release. “We’ve learned the hard way that external validation is hollow, and what we’re truly seeking is genuine intimacy. This track captures the feeling of attending such an event and walking away feeling worse than when we arrived.”

In the opening section, MUNA’s frontwoman Gavin arrives at the scene sporting Maison Margiela. Things appear to be looking up.

The party, the premiere
The opening, I get invited
The black dress, the necklace
MM6, it’s all included