Bad Peach’s new single “My MetroCard” is the punky, spunky, attitude-drenched farewell anthem you never knew you needed for a small piece of plastic that ruled New York City for three decades. From the first jagged guitar jab, the band makes it clear: this isn’t just a song about public transport. It’s a love letter, a roast, and a nostalgic group hug for anyone who ever swiped, sighed, swore, or celebrated their way through the city’s turnstiles since 1994.
Written when NPR first announced that OMNY would replace the iconic MetroCard, the track feels like a time capsule bursting open. Bad Peach shout-sing the joys and miseries of the old yellow-and-blue rectangle—those glorious “insufficient fare” surprises, the frantic upside-down swipes, the heroic sprint as the train doors beep. And yes, the band also slyly salutes the global tribe of commuters; Oyster users in London, Suica holders in Tokyo, T-Money carriers in Seoul—anyone who has ever trusted their journey to a piece of plastic will instantly get it.
But “My MetroCard” is unmistakably New York. Gritty bass lines, fast-and-loose drums, and lyrics dripping with attitude recreate the kinetic thrum of the city, from late-night platforms to morning rush chaos. It’s humorous, heartfelt, and just sentimental enough to make you wonder why you’re suddenly misty-eyed over a transit card.
Released on December 1st, the single arrives perfectly timed to honour the MetroCard’s final month of life before its official retirement in January 2026. Bad Peach turn a mundane urban object into a punk memorial—and it absolutely works.
Review by Thomas Imposter