“Pocket” is the second and newest single from Strawberry Punch, a local indie all-woman band featuring multiple U of M students. Singer Danielle McDonald wrote the personal yet relatable song about her own intense and obsessive feelings when falling for someone new, and the desire to spend one’s entire time with this person — or in other words, the desire to live in their pocket. 

It was released on Valentine’s Day earlier this month. The twee-pop track features angelic vocal harmonies reminiscent of early 1990s alternative bands like All Girl Summer Fun Band, The Breeders, Lush or Throwing Muses.

Strawberry Punch is made up of four good friends — Tuva Bergstrom, Freja Haight, Brandy Lafond and McDonald. Being in an all-woman group is relieving for McDonald, who is happy to escape much of the misogyny present in the wider music industry. “It’s just so nice being in a band with people who have this shared understanding. It feels a lot safer,” McDonald said.

“We’re all very comfortable showing up as we are to each other” she continued. “Even if an idea is not fully developed and thought out, we still feel safe enough to bring it to each other and not feel like we’re being judged.”

“Pocket” also marks the band’s first ever music video. Continuing their campy feminine theme, it depicts the four members having a slumber party together with pillow fights, dancing and tea. It was made in collaboration with Caden Nikkel, who also directed the vampire short film Rot starring McDonald.

“Pocket” is one of Strawberry Punch’s oldest songs, which they have been wanting to release for over a year. The song has been recorded three times, but the previous two takes were not used due to creative differences with producers. The third and final version, produced by Jordan Voth in fall 2025, is more to the band’s liking. McDonald still asserts it sounds better live.

“Pocket” follows “Backyard Prom Party Queen”, the band’s first song released September 2025. A moodier garage rock song titled “Jane” is set to be the third single coming out ahead of Strawberry Punch’s debut album. The LP will be promoted with a show at Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club on May 2.