Tom Minor has never been one to whisper his intentions — and “Change It!” makes that crystal clear. Released on Boxing Day, the new single feels less like a casual release and more like a defiant shove forward, setting the tone for his upcoming sophomore album Ten New Toe-Tappers for Shoplifting & Self-Mutilation, due in early this year. Framed by this track and last year’s Future Is an F Word, the album’s arc already promises unrest, urgency, and plenty of raised eyebrows.
Change It! leans into a vintage-soul-tinted indie rock snarl, the kind that swings its elbows while still keeping its groove intact. There’s a rebellious pulse running through it — raw, open, and unapologetically fired up. It’s a song for anyone stuck in that uncomfortable space between who they are and who they’re supposed to be, clinging to the idea that something better might still be waiting. No safety nets here — this one urges you to confront the fear, step up, and do something about it.
The track benefits from Johnny Dalston’s sharp-edged guitar work, which injects grit and momentum, while production duties fall to Teaboy Palmer (aka The Basher of Belsize Park), who keeps the sound punchy and unfiltered. Together, they give the song a scrappy, lived-in feel that suits its rally-cry spirit perfectly.
Based in London N1, Tom Minor pulls freely from indie rock, punk, new wave, power pop, psychedelia, garage rock, soul, and R&B — all filtered through his own brand of what he calls existential indie. After years spent writing for other artists, Minor has fully stepped into his own lane, earning growing attention across the blog world for his sharp songwriting and restless energy. Change It! doesn’t just continue that run — it throws gasoline on it.
With ‘Change It!’, Tom Minor delivers a fearless indie rock wake-up call
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