Aluna “Misbehave” Review: The Pop Anthem for Internal Change

Aluna’s “Misbehave” is the Wake-Up Call We All Need Right Now

Change usually starts as a quiet, slightly uncomfortable itch. It’s that voice in the back of your head telling you that the box you’re living in has gotten way too small. Most of us ignore it. Aluna decided to turn the volume up.

After hitting a billion streams and touring the world as one-half of the powerhouse duo AlunaGeorge, Aluna had every reason to stay comfortable. She’d already “made it.” But her new single, “Misbehave,” is proof that she’s finished playing it safe. It’s a track born from a refusal to stay quiet, and honestly? It’s exactly what the pop landscape needs.

Tearing Down the Suburban Walls

Aluna hasn’t had the “typical” path to pop stardom. She’s been open about her roots—growing up as “a Black girl in an all-white British suburb back in the day.” When you spend your formative years feeling like an outsider, you develop a superpower: the ability to see boundaries for what they really are—imaginary.

Since her solo debut in 2020, she’s been on a relentless mission to dissolve the lines between race, gender, and genre. Her music isn’t just “pop” or “dance”; it’s a revolution you can move to.

The Power of “Misbehaving”

The title of the new single says it all. In a world that loves to put artists (and women of color in particular) into neat little categories, choosing to misbehave is an act of defiance.

  • The Sound: It’s unpredictable. It’s that signature Aluna blend of heavy electronic grit and effortless pop hooks.

  • The Message: It’s a celebration of the internal stir. It’s about that moment you stop asking for permission and start trusting your own evolution.

“The desire for change stirs from the inside. We either listen to it—or not.”

Why We’re Stanning

Aluna isn’t just making club hits; she’s reclaiming the space. By blending her lived experience with a sound that refuses to be pinned down, she’s created a lane that is entirely her own. “Misbehave” is a reminder that the most exciting version of yourself is the one you haven’t met yet—the one that isn’t afraid to break a few rules.