Wishy’s “Planet Popstar” Is a Dreamy Detour That Deepens Their Expanding Sound
Wishy’s new single, “Planet Popstar,” arrives as a thrilling encore to their acclaimed debut album Triple Seven, serving as both a companion piece and a signpost for where the band might be headed next.
While the track didn’t make the final cut for Triple Seven—released earlier this year—it feels anything but leftover. Built on the same dreamy, high-voltage foundation that made their debut a critical favorite, “Planet Popstar” adds a new, introspective dimension to the band’s sound. With soaring melodies, sincere lyricism, and an atmosphere that blurs dream-pop, shoegaze, and pop-punk, the song stands tall among their most compelling work to date.
Frontman Kevin Krauter describes the single as a meditation on longing—on reaching for something just out of grasp. That sense of yearning is palpable throughout, both in the lyrics and the lush, immersive arrangement. Fuzzed-out guitars swirl around Krauter’s evocative vocals, building into a hypnotic rhythm that captures the ache of desire and distance with disarming clarity.
Wishy has often been tagged as shoegaze-meets-‘90s-indie with a pop-punk twist, but they’ve long moved beyond nostalgia. Triple Seven proved they’re more than revivalists—they’re reshaping their influences into something distinctly their own. “Planet Popstar” continues that evolution. It’s adventurous yet emotionally grounded, merging distortion and vulnerability in a way that feels simultaneously urgent and unguarded.
Now on tour across the UK and Europe—with stops at venues like London’s Windmill and a scheduled set at Pitchfork Festival London—Wishy is quickly making waves overseas. A North American tour is set to follow this November, offering fans on both sides of the Atlantic a chance to experience the cathartic power of their live show.
With “Planet Popstar”, Wishy reaffirms their place as one of the most exciting new voices in alternative rock. Whether you’re already deep into Triple Seven or discovering them for the first time, this single is a compelling entry point into their richly emotional and ever-expanding world.
