Review: "The Song I Scream In The Shower" - ettie
- Hanna Hathaway
- May 22
- 2 min read
Updated: May 23
“The Song I Scream In The Shower” is an upbeat, casual deflection that flirts with vengeance and plays with punk vocals. Ettie’s new release is a lax call-out that celebrates organic lyricism, cushioned by rosy instrumentals that energize her grievances. The initial banter, “you played me like Nintendo,” offers a mellow perspective on classic breakup symptoms like confusion, blame, and revenge by softening a sensitive subject with lively word play. She copes with, “time to wash you off,” deducing the subject of the song to a simple song in the shower, likely as an insult. Ettie invites listeners to unleash their romantic gripes and offers an outlet to express them with, all while allocating blame to one overwhelming source: those who must be the problem. The puns, similes, and clever rhyme schemes are essential to ettie’s promising sound.
Complete with a retro game shout-out, this 2000s-style piece commits to a nostalgic sound that compliments punk anthems like “Stacy’s Mom” and “1985”, blended with Avril Lavigne and the occasional 2010s pop hit. Ettie starts with a sentimental strum that matures into a classic drumming sequence, appealing to a familiar section of electric guitar that achieves her full alt-pop sound pattern. She performs varied countdowns that slow down her fast paced song and add a final touch of control that demonstrates how intentional, yet carefree, alt-pop artists can be while making music. In terms of sound, ettie’s “The Song I Scream In The Shower” presents refreshing instrumentals, fun lyrics, and a comfortable grasp on the signature alt clamor.
Ettie is a singer/songwriter that likes to use her degree in English Literature to create a storytelling strategy that is unmatched in originality. She considers herself a connoisseur of millennial angst as she creates her “super gay” music. Ettie considers music a way to change and inform, and she’s equipped with a creative process that involves inspiration from everyday life and public transportation. She is self-taught and emphasizes the importance of imagination when recalling her storytelling and childhood. She wrote her first song when she was just 9 years old, and started performing at small events at age 16 in London. Her exposure to Shakespeare in college inspired some of her wordplay and unique lyricism. After an injury and a long stay at the hospital, ettie is even more immersed into her music as she reminds herself that anything could change at any moment.
Written By Hanna Hathaway
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