Review Dinky Bossetti
If these two tracks are a sign of what's to come, Dinky Bossetti are far from feeling Sick Of Themselves - they're positively bursting with personality. And after hearing this double A-side, we're completely lovebombed.
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7/4/20262 min read
Next up is the brand new double A-side single from Newcastle's own Dinky Bossetti, a queer three-piece riot grrrl punk band who continue to prove why they're one of the UK's most exciting underground acts.
Having already released two critically acclaimed EPs, the band return with Lovebombs and Sick Of Myself, released on 26th June. Named after the iconic 15-year-old character played by Winona Ryder in the 1990 cult classic Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael, Dinky Bossetti continue to carve out a sound that is every bit as distinctive as their name.
Lovebombs ambles in with an effortlessly summery feel, carrying an almost Lemonheads-like warmth through its laid-back guitars and breezy atmosphere. It feels relaxed and inviting, but then the vocal arrives and completely changes the dynamic.
There is a slightly urban, punk-infused delivery that immediately gives the song its own identity. It is this contrast that makes Dinky Bossetti so compelling. Just when you settle into the dreamy verse, the chorus explodes into life with glorious pop energy before dropping you effortlessly back into the laid-back groove.
The simplicity of the arrangement is wonderfully deceptive. Beneath the surface lies a melody that refuses to leave your head, lingering long after the song has finished.
This is exactly the kind of band we love discovering. You can hear glimpses of influences scattered throughout their music, but they never simply imitate. Everything is melted down and reshaped into something that feels unmistakably their own.
Scratch beneath the bright, punk-tinged pop exterior and there is far more going on lyrically too. The darker themes lurking beneath the upbeat melodies add genuine depth and make Lovebombs an even more rewarding listen.
Then comes Sick Of Myself, which wastes absolutely no time making an impression.
The opening crunch of the guitars immediately grabbed everyone's attention in the office before the dark, almost spoken urban vocal takes control. It is heavier, darker and more confrontational than its companion track, yet remains every bit as accessible.
This feels like a band writing about modern life without ever slipping into preaching or cliché. Instead, they present observations with intelligence, wit and artistic flair, creating what feels like a perfectly judged social commentary for 2026.
The chorus is another instant earworm, building almost like a twisted punk rock nursery rhyme that somehow feels both playful and unsettling at the same time.
Once again, the vocal performance is exceptional. The voice is used as another instrument, constantly shifting through different tones, inflections and textures that add character to every line. It is inventive, expressive and utterly captivating.
At barely a few minutes long, Sick Of Myself hits hard, says everything it needs to say and leaves you wanting to press play all over again.
Together, these two songs showcase everything that makes Dinky Bossetti such an exciting proposition. They combine infectious hooks with intelligent songwriting, punk attitude with pop sensibilities and dark subject matter with melodies that refuse to leave your head. They are bold enough to be different, but clever enough to make that difference feel completely natural.
If these two tracks are a sign of what's to come, Dinky Bossetti are far from feeling Sick Of Themselves - they're positively bursting with personality. And after hearing this double A-side, we're completely lovebombed.