Signed to Jack White’s Third Man Records, Nashville band Snooper are set to release ‘Worldwide’, their second album, on 3 October, 2025. Recorded with John Congleton (St Vincent, Eels, Chelsea Wolfe), the songs continue to capture the punk rock energy of their live shows – which feature props, puppets and giant papier mâché heads – while also leaning into more danceable elements.

‘Opt Out’ kicks off the record in post-punk fashion. It’s a snarling statement of intent with short and sharp riffs and scuzzy bass as the band demand: ‘Satisfaction, distraction, what are you waiting for?’ ‘On Line’ follows in equally frenzied and frantic fashion, bringing to mind the zeal and energy of early Yeah Yeah Yeahs. ‘Company Car’ is a piece of art pop that demands ‘Come with me and we’ll go real far’. It’s an invitation you won’t want to turn down.

The title track has a touch of Sorry in its noisy in-yer-face sound, while ‘Hologram’ feels a little more industrial with echo effects and distorted vocals. ‘Star*69’ has military precision drumming to start – and then proceeds to feel like stepping into one of the grottiest indie clubs at the turn of the century. Before having just the best time.

‘Blockhead’ feels vital and important with its cool hooks and fast tempo, while the punk-rock cover of Beatles classic ‘Come Together’ is a complete, mathy-tinged rework. ‘Relay’ returns to the dark and brooding post-punk of the opening songs with its almost robotic delivery, before ‘Subdivision’ closes the record in a glorious rush of loudness.

‘Worldwide’ feels set to mark Snooper out as global stars.