G Flip - 'Big Ol' Hammer'
With their latest single 'Big Ol’ Hammer', Australian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer G Flip has struck sonic gold.
Dropping the track just in time for Pride Month, G Flip doesn’t just deliver a song; they deliver a moment. It’s bold, cheeky, unfiltered queer joy wrapped in a glammed-up, synth-sparkled package, and it’s an instant classic.
From the first beat, 'Big Ol’ Hammer' throws you into a whirlwind of playful rebellion. The track oozes retro ‘80s charisma, with drum machines pounding like heartbeats and synths shimmering like disco balls. G Flip leans all the way into camp and delivers a tongue-in-cheek performance that’s as infectious as it is empowering. The lyrics play with gender roles and queer-coded symbolism with a wink and a smirk, offering a celebration of identity, fluidity, and pride.
“This is probably the queerest song I’ve ever written,” G Flip shares, and that authenticity pulses through every second. The metaphor of “putting on a tool belt with a big ol’ hammer” is gloriously unsubtle, and that’s the point. It’s fun, outrageous, and intentionally over the top, a glorious middle finger to anyone trying to tone queerness down.
Then there’s the music video, an absolute masterpiece of sapphic sparkle and joyous defiance. Directed by Anne-Sophie Bine, the video transports viewers to Lez Go! Auto Shop, where G Flip and a cast of queer icons including Shannon Beveridge, Aisha Dee, Jacqueline Toboni, and the irrepressible Fortune Feimster, perform a choreographed dance routine that feels equal parts Grease Lightnin’ and queer fever dream. Fortune’s comedic interruption is the cherry on top, reminding us that Pride should be a celebration filled with laughter, self-expression, and unity.
Styled to perfection by Tatiana Waterford and Blythe Thomas, the video isn’t just a backdrop; it’s a world. Each character bursts with personality, and the entire production feels like a community coming together to say: We’re here, we’re queer, and we’re having the time of our lives. It’s cinematic, unapologetically loud, and utterly joyful.
G Flip, already known for their powerhouse drumming, raw lyrics, and genre-bending sound, has never felt more themselves. 'Big Ol’ Hammer' isn’t just a Pride anthem, it’s a career-defining statement. It proves that authenticity and creativity can coexist beautifully with expert musicality. It’s a reminder that queerness isn’t just something to tolerate or accept; it’s something to celebrate with full-throttle, glitter-drenched, joy-fueled force.
Words by Danielle Holian
