Electric Guest Bring the Charm and the Funk on “1 Player Game”

Electric Guest just dropped “1 Player Game,” and it’s a total vibe — soulful, cheeky, and laced with just enough hip-hop swagger to keep your head nodding. The verses are stripped-back and sly, almost like Asa Taccone is telling you the story one-on-one, before the chorus swells into a richer, more melodic burst. The bassline glides, the beat stays cool, and the little production flickers — from layered harmonies to playful synth accents — make it one of those tracks you notice something new in with each listen.

Taccone leans into humour even while unpacking the sting of romantic complication: “It probably should have been called ‘3 Player Game,’” he admits, striking that balance between self-awareness and vulnerability that makes Electric Guest’s songs so easy to connect with.
This is the latest preview of 10K (out 10 October), the band’s first album in years and one that’s all about going back to their roots. Taccone and Matthew Compton made the record on their terms, tapping friends like Cole MGN, Kacy Hill, and Emmett Kai to help shape its soulful, genre-spanning sound. If early singles “Stand Back For You” and “Play Your Guitar” were the warm-up, “1 Player Game” is the deep cut that proves 10K isn’t just about hooks, it’s about heart.
If you’ve been waiting for Electric Guest to bring back that playful, groove-heavy energy, “1 Player Game” is your signal — the new era is here, and it sounds like they’re having fun again.
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