After the release of their third album MUNA in 2022, pop-rock trio MUNA, consisting of Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson, made their long awaited return on May 8, 2026 with the all-new 13-track album Dancing On The Wall. The album has already become a favorite among fans and music critics alike due to its refreshing honesty on how it feels to be attempting to get the most out of life while simultaneously dealing with the unavoidable fear and anxiety of ever changing personal relationships, today’s political climate, and the experience of being an artist. Below are some of the highlights from the album, and a bit about what makes them so special. 

Eastside Girls

“Eastside Girls” is MUNA’s love letter to Los Angeles, the city where all three band members met and have lived for the past decade. This song features everything MUNA is well known for: a proud showcasing of queer culture, catchy and sentimental lyrics, and memorable production courtesy of McPherson. The music video for this track features several of the band’s friends and partners, including actress Hannah Einbinder, comedian Kate Berlant, and punk band The Linda Lindas, further establishing the track as a celebration of community.

On Call

One of the most recurring themes across all of MUNA’s songs is unrequited love, specifically the self deprecation that comes with it. “On Call” has quickly become another relatable anthem, expertly describing the desperation you feel when caught up on somebody who doesn’t feel the same way as you. The instrumentals on this track are a lot more laid back than most of the album, giving it the illusion of being a lot less devastating than it really is.

Big Stick

In MUNA’s words, “Big Stick” is their most “overtly political song yet”; the band has a few songs which vaguely cover a variety of social and political issues, such as “Hands Off” and “I Know A Place,” but this track features hard-to-miss lyrics in a clear critique of the rise of propaganda all over social media and the news. “Big Stick” is a must-listen which solidifies MUNA’s position as a very political band that never backs down from showing their true stance on world issues.

Mary Jane

Since their last release as a band, Gavin has spent a lot of time working on her vocals, and that dedication to perfecting her craft is clear in “Mary Jane.” MUNA channels Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” in this explosive confessional of a song that tells the story of somebody who would do anything to not lose their lover to Mary Jane- including changing their name to Mary Jane. This song has quickly become a focal point in MUNA’s discography, with few other songs sharing its dark intensity.

Article By Abby Ketchum