The New York-based indie-pop visionaries who are turning nostalgic canon and obscure deep cuts into infectious synth-heavy gold are back with a monumental milestone release! Comprising lifelong friends Aidan Ludlam, Emma Lee, and Julian Kaufman, the trio known as the booyah! kids have officially unleashed their brand-new EP, Cover Girl, out today alongside an incredible video and spin on the timeless classic “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac.

• The Anatomy of a Synth-Driven Time Capsule: Built using nothing more than big dreams, a Korg Minilogue, an acoustic guitar, and classic drum machine textures, Cover Girl showcases the trio’s signature ability to filter decades of diverse musical inspiration through their own playful universe. The new EP bridges massive, instantly recognizable anthems—such as their fresh takes on Nelly’s “Ride Wit Me” and Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams”—with brilliant, unexpected deep cuts like Hannah Cohen’s “Earthstar” and the obscure 2009 track “Would You Care” by The Matrix featuring Katy Perry. Every single track is warped, polished, and reimagined to feel right at home in the booyah! kids sonic playground.
• A Breakthrough Year: Formed back in high school in 2018, 2026 marks the first year the trio has made the band their absolute sole focus—and the gamble is paying off in cinematic fashion. Following a viral frenzy sparked by their take on “Ride Wit Me,” the band has been selling out headline dates left and right, and they are even slated to open for indie-funk heavyweights Parcels this fall. Despite their explosive growth, the trio continues to honor both the day-one fans who have stuck with them for eight years and the massive wave of new listeners who discovered them over the summer.

The MusicWayATX Verdict: Cover Girl and their stunning new visual drops are an absolute triumph of creative reinterpretation. The booyah! kids prove that nostalgia is a superpower when filtered through pure imagination and irresistible synth grooves.