cootie catcher

**Cootie Catcher** is this super fun Toronto-based band that kicked off during COVID as a casual project between couple Anita Fowl (vocals, bass) and Nolan Jakupovski (vocals, guitar, beats), who just wanted to mess around with silly songs and learn some instruments. They roped in Sophia Chavez (vocals, synth, DJ controller) for live synth duties, then Joseph Shemoun (drums) a bit later—after a previous drummer—turning it into a full glitchy, electronic-tinged indie pop outfit with twee vibes, squiggly synths, and honest, funky vocals that blend vulnerability and wild energy.

They've been dropping catchy gems like the 2025 album *Shy at First* (via Cooked Raw), packed with tracks such as "Friend of a Friend," "Dumb Lit," and "Do Forever," and their latest *Something We All Got* out February 2026 on Carpark Records, featuring bangers like "Straight Drop," "Gingham Dress," "Quarter Note Rock," "Puzzle Pop," and more. Think influences from Beat Happening, Belle and Sebastian, krautrock, and electronic rabbit holes—their sound's this perfect chaotic puzzle pop that's got 'em opening for Alvvays and Ducks Ltd., playing fests like POP Montreal, and winning over fans with goofy, heartfelt tunes.

Genres

Pop

Electronic

Alternative

Indie Pop

Rock

Synthpop

Funk

Krautrock

Twee Pop

Glitch Pop

Related Artists

Alvvays

Everything But The Girl

Momma

feeble little horse

Kitty Craft

Ducks Ltd.

Oso Oso

Say Sue Me

Merce Lemon

Beat Happening

Frog

Horsegirl

Latest Release

Something We All Got

cootie catcher

Album - 14 Tracks - Released February 27, 2026