After a turbulent year and a string of high-concept projects, Kim Petras seems to be done with proving herself. With her new single “Polo,” she’s not just reintroducing herself—she’s reclaiming the fun, filthy freedom that made her a cult icon in the first place.
Premiered during her surprise sets at Pride festivals from West Hollywood to World Pride, “Polo” feels like the sonic equivalent of tearing off a designer label and dancing in your underwear. It’s bratty, bass-heavy, and unfiltered in the best way. Over a distorted synth loop and rubbery club beat co-produced by Margo XS, Nightfeelings, and atlgrandma, Petras delivers the kind of winking line that’s destined to be screamed back in packed gay bars: “You want to get me out my Polo shirt.” It’s not trying to be deep—it’s trying to be loud, hot, and high on its own cheekiness.
In a Weverse-style note to fans, Kim shared that “Polo” was the reset button she needed. Created during a time of literal pain—she had three broken toes while making it—the song is rooted in absurdity and self-indulgence. SSX3 and Silent Hill were part of the session’s backdrop. That weird energy seeps into the track’s DNA, giving it an off-kilter charm that feels both spontaneous and perfectly curated.
There’s no clear word yet on how “Polo” fits into her upcoming third studio album for Republic Records, but it sets the tone for a chapter where Petras is less interested in pop perfection and more focused on pleasure. And with another teased single, “Freak It,” on the way, it seems she’s leaning harder into the sounds that once lived in the underground—and now belong at the center.
Whether or not you’ve kept up with “Feed The Beast,” “Slut Pop Miami,” or the “Unholy” chart takeover, “Polo” is the kind of reckless anthem that reminds you why Kim Petras became a pop disruptor in the first place. Cute, crude, and club-ready—this is Kim at her best.
