Wattmore Flips the Script on Love with a Genre-Defying Single "Romantic Side"

Wattmore’s latest single, “Romantic Side,” makes an explosive entrance. The Brisbane-born duo, led by autistic brothers Aiden and Kai Boak, returns with a song that is as bold, brash, and genre-defying as they are. Co-written with legendary Australian songwriter Allan Caswell, this track doesn't just critique modern dating, it dismantles it with a smirk and swagger.

In a time when love songs often tiptoe around vulnerability or plunge too deeply into melodrama, “Romantic Side” serves as a refreshing palate cleanser. It doesn’t aim to be sweet or soothing. Instead, it embraces the absurdities of swipe-right culture with sharp lyrics, smart satire, and a melodic punch that is hard to ignore.

From the very first notes, the song establishes its quirky charm. A twangy guitar riff sets the stage, drawing us into a world that feels like a clash between Nashville’s storytelling grit and punk’s raw defiance. The instrumentation is lean yet effective, every drum hit, guitar strum, and vocal nuance serves a purpose. It’s country, but not quite. It’s punk, but not exactly. It’s Wattmore, and that’s the point.

“Romantic Side” offers a sharp and satirical look at love in the age of ghosting and curated online personas. The lines are delivered with a dry wit that resonates because it’s grounded in truth. Yet beneath the clever punchlines and sardonic tone lies a genuine commentary on emotional disconnection and the strange rituals we’ve accepted in our quest for romance. There’s pain beneath the humor, and Wattmore’s ability to balance comedy with honesty is part of what makes them an exciting act to watch.

Kai’s vocal delivery cuts through like a barbed-wire lasso raw, unapologetic, and tinged with just the right amount of disdain. You can hear the eye-rolls in his voice, the weariness with performative affection, and the unfiltered rebellion against romantic norms. Aiden’s musicality shines through with thoughtful arrangement choices that elevate the track from a mere genre mashup to a cohesive sonic statement.

What truly sets “Romantic Side” apart is its refusal to conform, both musically and thematically. It’s a song that embraces its rough edges, finds strength in sarcasm, and dares to say what many feel but rarely articulate. Wattmore isn’t trying to win over everyone, they’re carving out a niche for those disillusioned by the glittery facade of love songs that don’t reflect real life.

With “Romantic Side,” Wattmore not only reinforces their identity as Australia’s most refreshingly honest genre-smashers, but they also make social critique sound like a great time. This is music that doesn’t ask for permission, and it’s exactly what the modern landscape needs.