Canadian pop-punk outfit The Interrogation returns in full force with their first new music in five years, the explosive single “Wicked Happy,” released on September 19, 2025. After carving their sound with Posters on My Wall, a fan-favorite EP praised for its grit and melody, the band doubles down here on energy and connection. This release declares the resilience and defiance — a call for joy that feels earned. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Matt Roach at Rain City Recorders, the track encapsulates everything. The Interrogation stands for catharsis, chaos, and community.
The song kicks off like a sonic gut punch, opening with a blast of gritty, grinding guitars and thundering drums that surge forward with restless urgency. From the first beat, “Wicked Happy” is a tight, melodic yet muscular wall of sound. Frontman Joel French’s vocals strike that sweet spot between husky and soaring, carrying an edge of angst wrapped in pure adrenaline. When he sings, he comes defiant and heartfelt, channeling the tension between frustration and hope.
The chorus hits like an anthem tailor-made for a live crowd, as gang vocals erupt behind French’s voice, echoing the spirit of unity that the band has built its reputation on. It makes you want to throw your fist in the air and sing until you’re hoarse. The interplay between lead guitarist Thomas Turner’s punchy riffs and the rhythm section’s pounding precision drives the song home with irresistible force.
The accompanying music video is of a man haunted by phantom fingers forcing his lips into a smile. It’s like he is metaphorising the track’s core message of facing the absurdity of life with resilience, even when happiness feels like a fight. “Wicked Happy” proves The Interrogation is back louder, sharper, and joyous than ever, making the best of the odds. Check out the music video on YouTube.
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Review by: Naomi Joan