If you’ve been tracking the underground rise of retro art-pop, you’ve probably had Haute & Freddy’s debut album Big Disgrace on heavy rotation. Now, the Los Angeles-based duo—made up of veteran pop songwriters Michelle Buzz and Lance Shipp—is back with a sharp, high-drama follow-up. Their brand-new single, “Touch Touch” (released via Atlantic Records), leans hard into the theatrical synth-pop that fans have come to expect.

What Makes “Touch Touch” Work

Written spontaneously during a writing retreat in Joshua Tree, “Touch Touch” has an interesting backstory. Shipp was messing around with a driving bassline while Buzz was dancing in the kitchen, and the chorus materialized right then and there.

Lyrically, the track hits a sweet spot between escapism and raw honesty. Buzz has described it as an exploration of wanting physical and emotional closeness as a quick fix for the general exhaustion of everyday life. It’s glossy, it’s a bit dramatic, and it’s got an infectious club rhythm that sticks with you after just one listen.

Sound and Visuals

• The Sound: Think glittering ’80s-inspired synthesizers, a bouncing operatic rush, and a vocal delivery that feels both urgent and fun. It’s drawing rightful comparisons to modern alternative-pop trailblazers who know how to blend clever songwriting with massive hooks.

• The Music Video: Directed by Amalia Irons, the official video leans into a restless, late-night neon aesthetic that matches the song’s “up ’til dawn” energy.

Where to Listen

If you’re updating your indie-pop or late-night playlist, “Touch Touch” is out everywhere now. You can stream it on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.