Italian skate-punk crew Slang Poor Kids hit hard with “Goddamn Depressed,” the second single from their upcoming album Zero Sum Game, out October 3 via Gotama Studio. It’s fast, melodic, and unflinchingly honest—classic skate punk with a message that cuts deeper than the riffs.
From the first downstroke, the guitars rip forward and the rhythm section locks into high gear. The vocals carry a raw emotional weight, channeling frustration and vulnerability without ever losing the band’s trademark energy. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to shout along even as it tackles heavy themes.
Lyrically, “Goddamn Depressed” confronts mental health head-on, echoing the band’s own note that “depression is a serious illness, not a weakness.” Instead of glamorizing the struggle, the track calls for awareness and connection—proof that punk can be both cathartic and compassionate.
Recorded at Gotama Studio with mixing and mastering by PierPaolo Alessi and Giovanni Bottoglia, the single captures the raw urgency of a live show while keeping the melodies razor-sharp. With Zero Sum Game on the horizon, Slang Poor Kids are staking their claim as one of Italy’s most vital modern skate-punk voices.
