meg elsier Returns with New Single "sportscar [scrapped]" | 'spittake' Deluxe LP Out July 25

Rising indie-rock star meg elsier makes a powerful return with her new single "sportscar [scrapped]," the lead single from the deluxe edition of her acclaimed debut album spittake, out July 25th via Bright Antenna Records.

A sleek, emotionally charged indie-pop track with alt-rock undercurrents, "sportscar [scrapped]" fuses crisp guitar textures, shimmering synths, and a driving rhythm. The song unfolds from quiet introspection into a soaring, energetic chorus, mirroring the emotional acceleration alluded to in its title. Hook-laden, heartfelt, and tailor-made for late-night drives, "sportscar [scrapped]" captures the weight of growing pains with poetic clarity.meg reveals.

"There was a time when I was playing with the idea of naming the album Check Engine Light On. The influence of cars and how they move you through life is something I didn’t realize was so important to ‘spittake’ until after I’d written it."

‍She continues, "I was really identifying with my beat-up car my mother gave me. It was this thing handed to me that I treated like shit… But that kinda was my life at the time. Something that was shiny and fast, a veneer; but if you checked under the hood, it was burning out. The oil was dark, and the engine was smoking. I would dye my hair (new paint job), get dolled up (took her to the car wash), and perform so well socially when I went out (that V8 engine purring, baby), but that was all it was. I had a coming-to moment like, ‘This isn’t sustainable and I’m about to crash out.'"

The single arrives alongside a live visual—an ambitious, theatrical performance video crafted with her longtime collaborator Jacq Justice. Together, they reimagined what a “live” performance could be, building a stylized world that blends stagecraft with raw energy. “Why can’t a fucking rock show be theatre? Why can’t it be camp?” meg asks. “Why does it have to live in reality to be real?”

meg elsier is an indie-rock singer, songwriter, and visual artist based in Nashville. One of the most exciting new voices in the indie-rock scene, meg juxtaposes sweet vocals and opulent melodies with grungy guitars and weighty production. Keen wit and self-awareness shine through her lyrics, seamlessly weaving into the fabric of her ethereal shoegaze sound. Her 2024 debut LP, spittake, garnered praise from DIY Magazine, OnesToWatch, and CLASH for its emotionally raw storytelling and distinct sonic identity.

Her forthcoming deluxe edition of spittake expands the world of her acclaimed 2024 debut with 17 tracks, including raw live recordings, unreleased demos, and intimate B-sides that peel back the curtain on her emotional and creative process. A limited run of vinyl is also on the way—available for pre-order now.

Fresh off a run of shows supporting Blondshell, meg joins Liz Cooper for a mini-tour kicking off tomorrow night in Brooklyn, with stops in Washington D.C., Durham, and Nashville. Tour dates are listed below and tickets are available here

Listen to "sportscar [scrapped]" on all streaming platforms: https://ffm.to/sportscar.com

Watch the "sportscar (live)" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUB7nNUmzV4

Upcoming Tour Dates:
‍June 19 - Brooklyn, NY @ Union Pool^
June 20 - Washington DC @ Comet Ping Pong^
June 21 - Durham, NC @ The Pinhook^
June 26 - Nashville, TN @ Soft Junk^
^ with Liz Cooper