Emerging Artist Reviews

Song Review: Hopout - "Bad Luck"

by The Metalverse

Updated August 29, 2025

Hopout, a rock trio hailing from Pensacola, Florida, released their breakout single "Bad Luck" in April 2025, which has already racked up over 300k streams. The band formed in 2017, but the 3-piece has been playing together in different bands for over 12 years.

Bad Luck wastes no time, starting with a lofi chorus intro that bursts into an instrumental chorus, instantly catching the listener with an infectious hook. In a surprising switch-up, Hopout jumps into a verse with EDM bass beats and distant pads creating bright melodies that launch back into the song's addictive chorus.

Hopout creates a distinct pop-punk sound throughout Bad Luck that invokes a sense of nostalgia while staying modern with crystal-clear production. After a soaring solo, a crowd chanted chorus changes things up before a final full chorus fades the track out.

Overall, there is no doubt about why Bad Luck is doing so well–it's short, sweet, and full of wildly catchy melodies. Fans of pop-punk and hard rock will love Hopout's sound. You can stream Bad Luck out everywhere now.