The London songwriter revives a fan-favorite track with Italo Disco flair—because heartbreak never sounded this fun.
After the successful re-release of “Get Your Sexy On” in February—a track that had critics nodding along and playlists buzzing—Sarah Louise McIntosh isn’t hitting the brakes. Instead, she’s doubling down with another blast from her past: “W.T.F,” a gloriously cheeky, synth-drenched kiss-off to unfaithful lovers everywhere. Originally dropped in 2017, the song is back with a vengeance, proving that some anthems are too sharp to stay in the past.
Imagine the neon glow of an ’80s discotheque, the thump of a bassline that slinks like a cat in stilettos, and a voice dripping with equal parts honey and venom. That’s “W.T.F” in a nutshell—a track that mashes Depeche Mode’s brooding cool with Italo Disco’s flashy charm. McIntosh doesn’t just sing; she archives the kind of breakup where you dance through the tears. “It’s for anyone who’s ever been lied to and came out swinging,” she laughs. “Think of it as a sparkly middle finger set to music.”
The song’s rebirth isn’t just nostalgia. “I’ve always loved how unapologetic it is,” she admits. “Back then, I was still finding my feet as a musician. Now, with more miles on the odometer—both in life and the studio—I wanted to give it the spotlight it deserved.” And deserved it is: “W.T.F” is pop craftsmanship at its finest, weaving sticky hooks around lyrics that flip heartache into a victory lap.
McIntosh knows a thing or two about crafting earworms. Her roots trace back to The Good Natured, the EMI-signed band that catapulted her onto stages with Kylie Minogue and Imagine Dragons before she’d even hit her mid-20s. But these days, she’s traded the spotlight for the songwriter’s den, penning tracks for Sony, Universal, and BBC syncs—though her own music remains a labor of love. “Releasing my stuff isn’t about chasing being an artist anymore,” she reflects. “It’s about keeping the door open—to collaborations, to fans who connect with the stories I tell.”
And what a story “W.T.F” tells. It’s a time capsule of McIntosh’s early solo daring, back when she was stitching her childhood obsessions—Blondie’s swagger, The Cure’s moody romance—into something fresh. Yet it’s also a bridge to her present: a seasoned writer who’s learned that the best pop songs aren’t just catchy - they’re cathartic. “Whether it’s that Yamaha keyboard I saved from my gran’s trash or a Stockholm studio buried in snow, it’s where I turn heartache into something you can dance to.” McIntosh shares.
So here’s to second chances—for the song and for anyone who’s ever needed a soundtrack to their own “W.T.F” moment. Press play, and remember: the best revenge is a killer chorus.
“W.T.F” is available now on all major platforms. For more on Sarah Louise McIntosh’s journey—from Glastonbury stages to writing rooms—follow her at @sarah_louise_mcintosh.
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