Sydney’s chaotic punk duo smallways. take a sharp left turn with ‘SOCIAL EXPERIMENT’—a hypnotic, electro-infused track that feels like stepping into an alien world. But if this is an experiment, then it’s one with a mind of its own, twisting and shifting under Teriece McCully’s haunting, layered vocals.
The song pulsates with a relentless kick drum, hammering like an anxious thought that won’t quit, while the bassline slithers through eerie synths, pulling you deeper into its unsettling atmosphere. There’s an unmistakable push-and-pull between vulnerability and defiance here, with doubled vocals embodying both the angel and devil whispering in your ear.
Lyrically, ‘SOCIAL EXPERIMENT’ is an unapologetic self-exploration, tackling identity, societal expectations, and the struggle to carve out space in a world that constantly tries to reshape you. The closing chant—
“ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, I AM WHO I AM AND I WILL BE THAT PERSON, LIKE IT OR NOT!”
—hits like a gut punch, an anthem for anyone who’s ever had to fight to be themselves.
It might not be the raw punk chaos smallways. fans are used to, but that’s exactly the point—this band refuses to be boxed in. And if ‘SOCIAL EXPERIMENT’ is any indication, the best thing to do is let them take the wheel and see where the ride goes next.