Shristy is back with a brand-new single, and let’s just say “Waiting 4 U” is the kind of song that feels like your own movie montage moment — the part where you finally break free, it starts raining dramatically, and somehow you look amazing doing it.
Co-produced with Stuart B, the track has one of the most refreshingly unfiltered origin stories ever. Instead of her usual approach of nearly finishing a track before looping in collaborators, Shristy threw the rulebook out the window. She sent Stu a simple voice memo — no demo, no beat, just her raw melody — and he turned it into exactly what she’d heard in her head. That alone already gives this release an edge of pure creative freedom.
The sound? Think No Doubt, Blink-182, and The Veronicas meeting in a nostalgic 2000s pop-punk universe, but with a modern emotional sharpness that’s unmistakably Shristy. There’s a rush that comes with the song — the kind she describes as that “classic movie moment” full of relief, realisation, and full-body euphoria.
“Waiting 4 U” was born in the aftermath of a painful breakup, and you can feel every bit of that emotional tug-of-war. What started as a lonely pre-chorus sung to herself became a full-blown mantra — a reminder of why she had to walk away. When she began writing again, she says all this loud, punk-feminine energy spilled out, mixing vulnerability with empowerment in a way that feels both intimate and defiant.
Beneath the addictive hooks lies a message that hits hard: you can’t keep waiting for someone to meet your needs if it’s dragging you down. Sometimes choosing yourself is the most loving decision of all. And that message gives the track its cinematic punch — it’s not just catchy, it’s cathartic.
With “Waiting 4 U,” Shristy steps into a new chapter — the Fractured era — showcasing an edgier sound shaped by emotional evolution, courage, and fearless storytelling. It cements her spot as one of Australian pop’s rising voices, blending heart, grit, and just the right amount of nostalgia.
‘Waiting 4 U’ is a pop-punk catharsis built from honesty, heartbreak, and the power of choosing yourself. It’s the perfect blend of 2000s nostalgia and modern, fearless emotional storytelling.
