Momma’s “I Want You (Fever)” Is a Hypnotic, Grunge-Pop Anthem

Momma is on fire. With Ohio All The Time already making waves as one of 2024’s best indie singles, the Brooklyn band returns with I Want You (Fever)—the second taste of their upcoming album Welcome to My Blue Sky (out April 4 via Lucky Number). If the first single showcased their knack for dreamy, bittersweet nostalgia, this one turns up the intensity, delivering a hypnotic anthem about forbidden desire.

The track wastes no time pulling you in. Fuzzy guitars wrap around a pulsating rhythm section, with Etta Friedman and Allegra Weingarten’s voices weaving together like two sides of the same obsession. The chorus is pure euphoria—frantic, looping, and impossible to resist. The tension builds and builds, mirroring the song’s narrative of wanting someone who’s emotionally entangled elsewhere.

I Want You (Fever) has an almost cinematic quality, like the soundtrack to a reckless summer romance. The production, helmed by bandmate Aron Kobayashi Ritch, perfectly balances raw energy and polished pop instincts, proving that Momma has refined their sound without losing their edge.

With Welcome to My Blue Sky shaping up to be their most personal and sonically adventurous record yet, I Want You (Fever) cements Momma’s status as one of the most exciting indie rock bands today. If you weren’t paying attention before, now’s the time to start.