Prom Queen

Released in 2018, Prom Queen is the breakthrough EP that propelled Beach Bunny from a Chicago bedroom project into a leading voice in modern indie pop. Centered around the songwriting of Lili Trifilio, the EP is most famous for its title track, which became a viral touchstone for its candid discussion of body image and the toxic nature of beauty standards. Sonically, the record bridges the gap between the lo-fi charm of their earlier EPs and the more polished power-pop sound of their debut LP, Honeymoon. It features a re-recorded version of '6 Weeks,' showcasing the band's evolution toward a tighter, more dynamic surf-rock influence. Critics noted the EP's ability to pair heavy, confessional lyricism with infectious, upbeat melodies, a hallmark of the 'sad-girl pop' movement of the late 2010s. The EP remains a definitive document of the band's early identity, blending jangle-pop sensibilities with the emotional urgency of emo.