girli Takes Aim At A Culture of Impunity With “Slap On The Wrist”

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(New York, NY - January 20, 2026) - Fearless alt-pop provocateur girli returns with "Slap On The Wrist," a striking new single and music video fueled by rage, resistance, and resolve. Confronting a culture that repeatedly allows men to escape accountability for abuse, assault, and harassment, girli turns frustration into protest. The result is a defiant musical statement that channels activism into sound and takes aim at gendered injustice head-on.

Sonically, "Slap On The Wrist" is an explosive, uplifting pop-rock rallying cry about everyday female safety and the rage that comes with being dismissed. The track findsgirli at her most forceful, confident, and emotionally resonant; pairing bright, panoramic guitars with a chorus built to be shouted back by a generation demanding better and demanding accountability. This release reflects girli's continued evolution as an artist whose music and political voice go hand in hand.

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"I wrote it about the fear women live with every day in a society where male violence is the norm and the legal system does so little to listen to and protect victims," stated girli."It's about perpetrators of sexual assault getting away with a slap on the wrist while survivors have to deal with being blamed for their assailant's actions and the fear that follows: knowing that abusers most often face no repercussions."

The accompanying music video powerfully amplifies the song's message. It opens with a title card explaining the following scenes are based on real stories and real locations where women have experienced harassment and abuse. Each vignette is subtitled with the subject's first name and age, grounding the moments in lived reality. The video closes with rolling titles revealing stark statistics on violence and harassment toward women, underscoring the scale and urgency of the issue. Partnering up with Cheer Up Luv (a UK-based female advocacy group), the video features a diverse cast of female and trans actors and highlights the universality of these experiences across identities.

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"Slap On The Wrist" arrives as part of a bold new era for girli, following her recent single " Better Undressed ." Known for her shimmering, high-concept production and fearless commentary, girli now pivots toward a more grounded, girl-next-door energy, trading gloss for grit, and polish for raw, intimate expression.

Since emerging with her breakthrough sophomore album, ' Matriarchy ' , girli has carved a space in the alternative scene for bold, boundary-pushing storytelling. Her ability to merge pop essence with underground energy has earned her a tight-knit and dedicated fanbase.

As an openlyLGBTQ+ artist and advocate for social change, girli continues to intertwine her personal journey with broader cultural conversations. Her past work has touched on themes of identity, politics, mental health, and more - and this new chapter builds on that same spirit of activism, but through a softer, more human lens.

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For more information on girli, contact Josh Page ( [email protected] ) & Alena Joyiens ( [email protected] ) at Shore Fire Media.