After teasing fans with two new releases, “The MF” and “Peppermint,” at the beginning of October, fans have been anxious for another full project from Cool Customer. Well, he just delivered his new EP, Thank You For Holding. With five tracks, including the two singles, the EP showcases Cool Customer’s signature groovy, glitch-hop vibe as a pioneer in experimental bass. Blending distorted textures, nostalgic flips, and hip-hop influence, the project brings out the core of Cool Customer’s style: a mix of weird and heavy, of playful and precise.
“I can’t wait to release this one,” said Cool Customer. “It’s been a while since I’ve shared an extended body of work, and creating this five-track EP was an extremely challenging and personal journey. I included some brand-new songs, plus a few tunes from both of my ‘Customer Service’ mixes. This one really means a lot to me.”
The EP opens with “Say What,” a glitchy experimental bass track with a groovy bassline and a fun sample that drops in an old instruction manual video. “The MF” comes next with a chill, groovy intro that flips into a hard-hitting drop with the “The MF” lyric before settling into a more atmospheric ending. “Peppermint” leans into a heavier sound with layered distortion and an ending that feels almost sinister, especially with the peppermint patty sample mixed in.
“Hunky Dory” brings in another heavy bass cut made to get the dance floor moving weirdly. The final track, the EP’s namesake, brings a more upbeat vibe and closes the project in a way that feels complete and satisfying.
Thank You For Holding arrives on the heels of two huge moments in his career, including supporting Tape B’s debut at Red Rocks in October and making his own debut at Griz’s sold-out Seven Stars Festival. He will also join tour dates on national tours for Tape B and OPIUO through the end of 2025.
Fans can catch the new EP live as Cool Customer heads out for a fall run of shows. He will hit Roadrunner in Boston on November 14, Believe Music Hall in Atlanta on December 6, The Warfield in San Francisco on December 12, BSideLA in Los Angeles on December 13, and Eternal NYE in Orlando on December 31. To stay updated on new music, tour info, and everything he has coming next, make sure to follow Cool Customer on all socials below.
