At the tender age of 13, Piper Connolly is well on her already re-writing the alt-pop rulebook. Her latest drop is the high-octane "welcome back girl (hi 5 remix)," which sends you down a pulsing hole of glitchy synths, fearless vocals, and bold self-reinvention, all coming to us courtesy of her digital alter ego, "GLITCHGIRL.EXE."
"welcome back girl (hi 5 remix)" is one of four reworkings from "GLITCHGIRL.EXE," a remix EP that's more than just the recall of old favorites. It's the playground of Piper Connolly, where she flips her rulebook, making pop, distorting it with electronic textures, and lending a whole new heartbeat to her songs. In "welcome back girl (hi 5 remix)," Piper dials up the energy and emotion, yielding a fist-pumping anthem that should blare at full volume.
Right from that opening hit, the remix exudes confidence. The production wades into an upbeat EDM groove, tailor-made for summer dancefloors, but it's never far from Piper's narratives. Her voice slides effortlessly over a fizzy, euphoric instrumental that's part cyber-rave, part bedroom-pop, and all Piper. There's a playful spark in her delivery that resonates with "GLITCHGIRL.EXE" playful chaos without coming off as overproduced or forced.
Piper Connolly may be young, but she clearly has the instincts of someone with experience. Taking on a fan favorite such as "welcome back girl" could have been risky, but this hi 5 remix does not only land but also succeeds. It's a song about self-assurance and finding your identity, delivered on a glittering raiment of sound that seems custom-built for headphone escapes and summer festivals alike.
This version is a statement of purpose, and it announces Piper's arrival here to play in the alt-pop space and build its virtual world. "GLITCHGIRL.EXE" is a strong next step, signaling that Piper Connolly is not about to be bound by either genre or expectations.
"welcome back girl (hi 5 remix)" is Piper Connolly at her most raw and electric. It's an aural shot of adrenaline with a wink and the exact sort of remix that proves the future of pop may be glitchy, groovy, and unapologetically Piper.
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Reviewed by LyricalOdyssey Music
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May 26, 2025
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