Daily J recently unleashed “Hopetown,” a nostalgic, blue-collar indie anthem that captures the beauty, chaos, and quiet romance of Auckland’s nightlife. Named after the tucked-away street off K Road. Taken from the Scatterbrains (On Second Thought) deluxe album, “Hopetown” blends dreamy indie-pop textures with relaxed grooves and sun-soaked melodies. Shimmering guitars, smooth vocals, and an easy sense of momentum give the song its escapist pull, while a subtle ’80s-inspired sax line adds a knowing wink of nostalgia. It’s a track about chasing feelings, losing time, and finding your people in the in-between hours. For vocalist Jayden Paul, the song is deeply rooted in place. “Hopetown was a special spot for us off K Road,” he says, an ironic refuge where misfits gather to forget the world for a night or two. That tension between romance and reality runs through the song, grounding its optimism in something lived-in and real. Since the original release of Scatterbrains, the Sydney-via-Auckland outfit have continued to broaden their sound and reach, channeling the warmth and vibrancy of the southern hemisphere into a run of effortlessly melodic indiepop. With “Hopetown,” Daily J bottle a moment, part love letter, part escape, cementing their knack for turning specific places and shared experiences into songs that feel universally familiar. Listen to the track HERE.