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Scowl Go All ‘Halloween’ in ‘Special,’ Which Thumbs Several Noses at the ‘Final Girl’ Trope

Scowl have released their first single on Dead Oceans, 'Special.'

Moss draws a literal short straw, which apparently means she’s about to be sacrificed by the rest of the band, sporting very Purge-like animal masks. As such, she steps into the combat boots of the Final Girl (you know, the special virgin who survives every horror movie) and we’re off to the proverbial races. They’ve scored endorsements from the likes of Post Malone, an opening slot at Madison Square Garden supporting Limp Bizkit, and a nearly sold-out U.S. headline tour.

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