Hit Like a Girl share new single + video, "Only Have Myself"
HIT LIKE A GIRL
SHARE “ONLY HAVE MYSELF”
FORTHCOMING LP
DUE MARCH 27, 2026 VIA CRYPTID RECORDS
"...a unique and very appealing fusion of post-hardcore and power pop." - Brooklyn Vegan [on “Keepsake Theory”]
Los Angeles, CA (January 14, 2026) – Last month, Hit Like a Girl – the songwriting project of Nicolle Maroulis (they/them) - announced the forthcoming release of their album, Burning At Both Ends, due March 27, 2026 via the Philadelphia-based indie Cryptid Records, alongside the stunning lead single, “Keepsake Theory” and its accompanying music video. That song featured haunting guitar played by Jacob Blizard, frequent collaborator of Lucy Dacus and Illuminati Hotties. Today, the band is back with the second song to be shared from the upcoming full-length, the exhilarating “Only Have Myself.” The band, which features a rotating live lineup featuring Mol White (they/them) and Mike Davis (he/they), will be hitting the road beginning next month on the West Coast, before hosting No More Dysphoria Fest in their native Philadelphia in March, followed by a headlining run beginning in May.
Within the often complicated queer experience, “Only Have Myself” navigates a whirlwind polyamorous relationship that ultimately ends in betrayal. This song packs a punch, from the biting lyrics and driving rhythm, to the powerful synth lines and steady picked guitars; the track is a powerful plea to an unsympathetic lover. Taking sonic inspiration from midwest emo, alternative pop, and indie rock, “Only Have Myself” ends with band leader Nicolle Maroulis repeating the screamed title line, surrendering to the reality of love lost.
STREAM “ONLY HAVE MYSELF” HERE
Maroulis calls the track an album “...stand out. Anyone who knows me knows I love a good crescendo, and the ending of this song is full of real/raw emotion. Plus the lyrics mention very specific language about polyamory that I don’t think you see very often which is cool.”
WATCH “ONLY HAVE MYSELF” VIDEO HERE
Speaking on Burning At Both Ends, Hit Like a Girl’s fifth and most collaborative LP to date, Maroulis explains, “It’s the first album I was able to write with the folks in my current live lineup.” While Burning At Both Ends is a record that is proudly unafraid to delve into dark and painful emotions, Nicolle Maroulis (they/them) has struck the perfect balance between exploring hardships and pure, danceable, raucous fun. Taking the title from the common phrase “burning the candle at both ends,” Nicolle is no stranger to hard work, whether that be within the framework of a romantic relationship, navigating mental health struggles, or constantly putting their all into their music. This album is a reckoning of sorts; it begs the question, “What happens when there is nothing left to give?” Taking sonic influence from midwest emo, hardcore, synth pop, and alternative, Burning At Both Ends is incredibly energizing while remaining grounded. Whether it's a destabilizing life change, a devastating heartbreak, or a boundary yelled with conviction, this record will leave you wanting more.
Hit Like a Girl Tour Dates:
2/14/26 - Berkeley, CA @ 924 Gilman
2/15/26 - Sacramento, CA @ Cafe Colonial
2/16/26 - San Jose, CA @ Jade Cathay
2/17/26 - San Pedro, CA @ The Sardine
2/18/26 - San Diego, CA @ Humble Heart Ocean Beach
3/06/26 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
5/07/26 - Cleveland, OH @ Happy Dog
5/08/26 - Chicago, IL @ Burlington Bar
5/09/26 - Lansing, MI @ Stoop Fest
5/10/26 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Roboto Project
5/11/26 - Richmond, VA @ Bandito’s
5/12/26 - Washington, D.C. @ Quarry House Tavern
5/13/26 - Boston, MA @ O’Briens Pub
5/14/26 - Burlington, VT @ Odd Fellow
5/15-17/26 - Montreal, QC @ Pouzza Fest
5/18/26 - Holyoke, MA @ Holyoke Media
5/19/26 - Meriden, CT @ Grace’s Place
5/30/26 - Newport, KY @ Midwest Friends Fest, South Gate House Revival
About Hit Like a Girl:
Queer heartache is a unique experience, and one that Hit Like a Girl knows well. Drawing influence from pop, emo, indie, and even hardcore, the band channels yearning, love, and loss into intimate yet catchy music that may resonate with fans of Tigers Jaw, The Anniversary, or Rainer Maria.
Hit Like a Girl is the songwriting project of Nicolle Maroulis (they/them), joined by a rotating live lineup that now features Mol White (they/them) on synth and backing vocals, and Mike Davis (he/they) on drums and backing tracks.
Hit Like a Girl strives to represent trans and queer artists and inspire them to follow their creative pursuits. In 2016, Maroulis founded No More Dysphoria, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization created to help transgender individuals pay for major aspects of their transition.
Maroulis is a masterful and prolific songwriter. In the eight years since Hit Like a Girl’s inception in 2017, Maroulis has released three full-length records: You Make Sense (2017), What Makes Love Last (2018), Heart Racer (2021) and one EP, Becoming (2022). The band has performed alongside the likes of Mom Jeans, Kississippi, Origami Angel, Pool Kids, and Prince Daddy and the Hyena, and has toured with acts including John-Allison Weiss and The Iron Roses.
About Cryptid Records:
Cryptid Records is an artist-forward label committed to unbreaking the music industry through transparency, collaboration, and wraparound support. No gatekeeping, no gaslighting – we’re demystifying the business and supporting sustainable artist careers. We give artists what they need to thrive: fair deals, honest communication, holistic wellness programs, and a team that has their back. Cryptid Records is a label where community matters, artists thrive, and contracts don’t come with fangs.
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Photo Credit: Mol White
