Dark-pop breakout, Summer Hoop, lets her worst habits do the talking on her brand new EP, “Self Disrespect“, officially out today via Oxide Music. Accompanying today’s release is the brand new track “Dizzy Dirty Daydream“, a tangled confession of jealousy, fixation, and wanting another chance at something she knows she helped destroy. Listen to “Self Disrespect” HERE.
Produced by Austin Coupe (Citizen, Silverstein, Ninth Key), “Dizzy Dirty Daydream” catches Summer Hoop replaying a breakup long after the relationship has ended. Dreams become an excuse to see her ex again, new lovers invite uncomfortable comparisons, and admitting fault does little to quiet the urge to do it all over.
Across “Self Disrespect“, Summer Hoop explores the difficult balance of wanting to be loved as she is and recognizing the habits that keep getting in the way. Moving between glossy pop hooks and a grittier, heavier undercurrent, today’s EP release gives her the room to be fragile, defensive, remorseful, and sometimes contradictory, with an honesty that doesn’t always paint a flattering picture.
On getting out of her own head and into “Dizzy Dirty Daydream“, Summer Hoop shares:
“Dizzy Dirty Daydream is the sum of a six-month-long spiral about an ex and how I knew I was the villain of the situation. I felt like my brain was in overdrive, thinking the same thoughts over and over again, and basically ended up just laughing through the pain until eventually, I was okay.”
Celebrating the release of “Self Disrespect” and the creative confidence that came with it, Summer Hoop continues:
“I’ve made a lot of music and had many special moments in my career thus far that have led me up to what this group of songs means to me. I constantly long for so much change within myself and my surroundings and these songs feel reflective of the humility, beauty, and pain that comes with being a very impulsive but also, reflective person. My brain is a self-made death machine with comical decision making skills and this is the soundtrack to it currently.”
With the release of “Self Disrespect“, Summer Hoop brings a sharper sense of who she is and what she wants to say, pairing the immediacy of pop-rock with a willingness to make herself uncomfortable. For fans of Poppy, Maggie Lindemann, and PVRIS, Summer Hoop is quickly carving out a space of her own in the alternative landscape with her growing catalog and a bold artistic identity rooted in the contrast of beauty and chaos.
Following the announcement of her Oxide Music signing, Summer Hoop joined Icon For Hire on a run of Florida dates before heading out for a set of dates supporting Nate Vickers throughout the US. With her “Self Disrespect” EP now released, she’s preparing to return to the road yet again for a co-headlining tour with Echos.
Self Disrespect
Summer Hoop
Track Listing
- The Pursuit Of Misery
- Shock Collar
- Mindlessly
- Suffer
- Dizzy Dirty Daydream
- Tore Up ft Asha Locke
SUMMER HOOP
CO-HEADLINER 2026
December 3 – Kansas City, MO – The Rino
December 4 – Tulsa, OK – Whittier Bar
December 5 – Dallas, TX – TX Tea Room
December 6 – Austin, TX – 3TEN
December 7 – Houston, TX – The End
December 9 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
December 10 – Orlando, FL – Conduit
December 11 – Atlanta, GA – Vinyl
December 12 – Nashville, TN – The ’58 at Eastside Bowl
ABOUT SUMMER HOOP
Based out of Tampa, FL, Summer Hoop has always had music at the center of her world. From being involved with theatre throughout her childhood to forming her own bands as she reached her teenage years, music has always been a focus point. “I didn’t ever see anything else for my life. My dad started bringing me to concerts when I was a literal child at 4 years old. His deep love for rock and alternative music got me into music. I’m on a mission to make fresh stuff that feels nostalgic of the things that I’ve loved in the past.” Summer Hoop says about her introduction into music.
Hoop is a powerhouse artist that takes immense pride in her songwriting, wrapping her art in a layer of protection.“Becoming a solo artist felt like the natural next step, because it gives me the creative control to fully shape my sound and vision while still bringing the energy of a full live band.” Hoop says about flourishing as a solo artist. “I’ve been performing with the same group of musicians for years, so I get that dynamic, collaborative feel on stage, but at the same time I can stay true to my own taste and represent myself exactly how I want to.”
Drawing inspiration from iconic artists such as Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance and PVRIS just to name a few. Hoop uses her songs as a way to express difficult topics. “I’ve never been great at saying the hard things out loud. Whether that’s in friendships, relationships, or even with family.” Hoop continues. “Writing music is the only space where I can be brutally honest without censoring myself. It’s how I process everything I go through, because if I don’t write it down, it just sits in me.”
Now, with the release of her EP, “Self Disrespect”, Summer Hoop continues to push deeper into emotionally charged territory. The EP explores obsessive devotion, sacrifice, and self-destruction, building on the intensity of her previous releases while marking her debut release via Oxide Music.
Hoop has hit incredible milestones throughout her career, being featured on Bilmuri’s track, “THE VOID APPROACHETH” along with Lost In Separation’s “Higher” and sharing the stage with notable acts such as Pierce The Veil, Adam Lambert and Twenty One Pilots. “My songs are like a no-filter version of my thoughts — sometimes dark, lots of times funny, but always real.” Hoop says reflecting on her discography, “Human connection, friendship, and love are painful and confusing a lot of the time, but they’re also the best things we get to experience in this life. My music is about holding both truths at once — the chaos and the beauty.”
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