Nicole Brice
Apr 17, 2025
‘Johnny’s Got a Girlfriend’ combines a unique, catchy sound with just enough pop sensibility.
Glam rock meets punk rock in the latest track from Sweden’s own Glitter Litter. Released April 17, 2025, ‘Johnny’s Got a Girlfriend’ is a solid release full of nostalgia. This song is definitely worth a listen because of its heavy guitars, distorted vocals, and throbbing basslines. Our very own Nick Cline wrote a review in 2024 about Glitter Litter, and since then, they have remained on our radar.
‘Johnny’s Got a Girlfriend’ has an '80s hair metal vibe. It combines a unique and catchy sound with just enough pop sensibility to avoid being overly pop. It makes perfect sense in my mind! The chorus is infectious and makes me want to nod in rhythm.
How would I describe this song exactly? It’s pop-punk infused with '80s hair metal and a touch of glam rock. This could be a great party anthem—it's very upbeat!
The single "Johnny’s Got a Girlfriend" is the first release from Glitter Litter’s upcoming new album, which will be released in two parts and eventually compiled into a full-length album. Glitter Litter is a solo project from Sweden featuring Andreas (ex-Sugar Shock). It is inspired by glam, comics, bubblegum, and '80s happy metal. The project began two years ago, and three EPs have been released under the moniker.
Andreas had this to say on the new song, “One day it struck me that two of my favorite songs (by Heart Throb Mob and The Ultras) both began with the phrase: Johnny’s got/had a girlfriend. Then, naturally, I wanted to write a song with that title, too, as a tribute to those songs. Suddenly, I was struck with the ‘Johnny-syndrome’ and heard and saw Johnny’s everywhere! Thus, the single’s lyrics are also inspired by ‘Out With the Boys’ by White Lion (another Johnny song) and the movie, The Outsiders. Musically, I would describe it as bubblegrum glam/punk with touches of happy 80s metal.”
Go add some new music to your playlists today and stream ‘Johnny’s Got a Girlfriend.’ It’s worth it because it’s so good. Enjoy!
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