Featured Tune: "Too Pretty" from The Raspberry Jams

Velvet Rebellion in Bloom

Some songs flirt with you. “Too Pretty” by The Raspberry Jams? It dares you.

Right out the gate, there’s a mischievous sparkle—like the band knows something you don’t. Then the groove hits: smooth, slinky, and dripping in indie-cool confidence. This track is a sugar-coated rebellion, dressed up in floral prints and glitter, ready to strut through a world that keeps trying to dim its shine.

But don’t let the charm fool you—there’s grit beneath the gloss. Lyrically, “Too Pretty” pulls apart society’s obsession with appearance, playing with the idea that being “too pretty” is both a curse and a weapon. The vocals are velvet-smooth yet edged with bite, delivering each line with a wink and a dagger. There’s a kind of retro daydream in the instrumentation too—vintage synths, warm guitar tones, and a rhythm section that knows how to sway without stumbling.

What makes this song stick, though, is its refusal to apologize. It owns its beauty, its sass, its anger, and its joy—all at once. By the time it fades out, you’re not just humming the hook—you’re thinking about the labels you’ve worn and whether you want to keep them.