Toronto-based indie rock sensation Good Kid is back with another infectious anthem—this time, it’s a bittersweet gut-punch called “Wall.” The track, which dropped on October 13, 2025, captures that all-too-relatable moment of bumping into the ex that almost became the one, and pretending you’re totally fine… even when you’re not.
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If you’ve ever smiled through heartbreak, “Wall” will hit you right in the feels.
“It’s about putting up walls, pretending you’re fine, even though a simple encounter at a vintage clothing shop can stir up everything you thought you left behind,” the band shares.
Musically, “Wall” feels like a turning point for Good Kid. It’s grittier, rawer, and unapologetically chaotic—the kind of track that sounds like it was recorded in one breathless take, full of emotion and energy. The band calls it their most uninhibited work yet, and you can hear that freedom in every riff and shout.
In true Good Kid fashion, the single comes with a one-of-a-kind music video experience—literally. Through a fan contest, one lucky listener got animated in the official “Wall” music video, becoming part of the Good Kid universe forever.
The final result? A fast-paced, anime-inspired visual directed by Xray Alpha Charlie, set in the band’s fictional city “Neo-TO.” It’s a mix of friendship, music, and sudden chaos—an ode to the anime that shaped the band’s imagination growing up.
“We wanted ‘Wall’ to feel like an anime opening—that mix of joy, stakes, and magic,” says the band.
You might already know Good Kid from their viral single “From the Start,” which hit one million streams in 24 hours and now sits at over 150 million streams. But that’s just one piece of their incredible journey.
The band has racked up over 700 million total streams, 2.6 million monthly Spotify listeners, and two JUNO nominations, all while staying proudly independent. They’ve also gone global thanks to tracks featured in a MrBeast video (with 300M+ views), which has fueled sold-out tours across North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
With “Wall,” Good Kid delivers everything fans love about their sound, but with a newfound edge. It’s proof that the band isn’t just chasing hits; they’re building a world where music and community collide.
So if you’re ready to relive your own “I’m fine, really,” moment, throw on “Wall” and let Good Kid remind you that sometimes, putting up walls is just part of moving forward.
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