Pva - 'bad Dad' Apr 2026

Harris performs from the perspective of a man checking on his son at night, grappling with a "beast of a man" identity.

Musically, "Bad Dad" is a masterclass in tension. It is built around a "pulverizing mono bass" part that anchors the track from start to finish, cutting through dreamlike synth textures and spacious, reverb-heavy choruses. This soundscape mirrors the band’s signature style—a hybrid of techno, post-punk, and industrial music that they often refined through visceral live performances in South London before ever recording in a studio. Interrogating Masculinity PVA - 'Bad Dad'

Lyrically, vocalist Ella Harris adopts a haunting, spoken-word delivery reminiscent of artists like Florence Shaw (Dry Cleaning) or Jenny Hval. The song explores a specific, heavy theme: the internal world of a new father. Harris performs from the perspective of a man