Back with his third single of 2026, Ricky Rochelle is in full pop-punk form on "Sad Girl Energy," which features Billy Pfister playing guitar and bass as well as producing. These two have collaborated a couple times before, and again what's so striking is how massive the production sounds. This is not your ordinary simply-recorded mid-fi pop-punk. This is some arena-sized sonic thunder, and it really works with Ricky's heart-on-sleeve vocal style and big, booming hooks. The lyrics are fairly clear but also open to interpretation. Is the song about one particular sad girl or any sad girl? Ricky is feeling that energy, and he's looking to respond with encouragement but also acceptance. I kind of like that his recent run of singles has continued to keep us guessing. You never know quite where he's going to go with each new track, but his personal charm is the glue that holds it all together. "Sad Girl Energy" is well-timed for a summer release and ought to appeal to pop-punk fans of all stripes.
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