Chastity Belt - "Clumsy"

Chastity Belt are grizzled indie rock veterans at this point in their tenure. With the poise and confidence of a band that’s been doing this (and doing it well) for quite some time, their latest record, Live Laugh Love, is as good as you’d expect. It’s great, even, and shows that this quartet has no plans on going stale. Standout single, “Clumsy,” is prime evidence of just that.

On "Clumsy," Chastity Belt continues to refine their understated, emotionally resonant sound. The track floats with delicate guitar textures, restrained percussion, and Julia Shapiro’s ever-introspective vocals, capturing the discomfort of vulnerability with subtle grace. Lyrically, it explores the quiet unease of existing—social missteps, self-doubt, and the gentle acceptance that comes with being human.. True to the band’s ethos, "Clumsy" doesn’t chase intensity; instead, it lingers in the in-between moments, drawing strength from its softness. It’s a beautifully unguarded song—melancholic, self-aware, and deeply relatable.

You can purchase Live Laugh Love on vinyl via Bandcamp. Keep up with Chastity Belt by following them on Instagram.