Kiwi Jr. Returns with “Hard Drive”: A Witty, Surreal Shot of Ontario Life in New Single from Forthcoming Album *Chameleon*

Kiwi Jr. have returned with “Hard Drive,” the latest single from their forthcoming album Chameleon, which is set to release on September 20 via Sub Pop. Driven by jangly guitar lines and a deadpan vocal style, the track balances wry humor with surreal commentary on modern life. Lyrically, it references everything from local public transportation to David Cronenberg, evoking a collage-like portrait of Ontario that’s both oddly specific and whimsically abstract.

“Hard Drive” continues Kiwi Jr.’s tradition of weaving pop culture references with offbeat storytelling. The band’s signature blend of indie rock and witty lyricism feels sharper than ever, offering a uniquely Canadian lens on disconnection, nostalgia, and everyday absurdity. Accompanied by a quirky, lo-fi video, the song gives fans a taste of the ironic yet thoughtful tone expected on their upcoming record.

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