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Brand New City

Mitski

Brand New City works as a steady pop selection rather than an automatic party anthem. It is more likely to land with people who already know Mitski. Treat it as a performance piece, not a guaranteed group singalong.

Pop Any Voice 2010s

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At a glance

Karaoke fit

Difficulty 5/10

Moderate

Crowd 5/10

Mixed reaction

Singalong 4/10

Moderate

Best voice: Any Voice
Best setting: Attentive room
Performance: Solo
Availability: Limited availability

Useful detail

Performance tip

Brand New City will land more clearly if you aim the repeated questions at one imagined listener so they sound intentional rather than merely recited. Rehearse that transition in Brand New City before worrying about stage movement.

Recommendation

Should you sing it?

With Brand New City, do not count on the room to do the work; it is better for a singer ready to own the lyric’s point of view. The song has a clearly recurring hook and a dense lyric flow. Plan to carry the verses yourself; this is not rated as a dependable full-room singalong.

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