The Grapes Make a Strong Impression With “Flying Jacket”
There’s a kind of song that feels like motion from the moment it starts, and “Flying Jacket” by the new next-gen band The Grapes slips into that space with ease. Bright, lively, and full of momentum, the group’s standout track has an immediate pull that makes its energy feel less like performance and more like instinct. The guitars cut through with clarity without losing their warmth, while the drums give the song a steady lift that keeps everything pushing forward. And as it ends, it just lands with the kind of upbeat spark that makes you want to run it back again.
Part of what makes “Flying Jacket” work so well is how organically its elements move together. The instrumentation gives the song plenty of drive, but it never tips too far into eccentric chaos. The guitars bring a clean, propulsive edge, and the drumming adds the pulse that keeps the whole thing feeling alert and alive.
There’s also a brightness to it that makes the track feel pop-friendly, but it carries enough force to earn a spot on K-rock enthusiasts’ playlists. And if you’re looking for a visual addition to the vibrant song, the official video arrived alongside the track as part of the band’s new EP, trivial, which was just released on April 16, 2026 (included below).
That EP also serves as a fuller introduction to The Grapes. The Seoul-based act use trivial as a strong debut-era statement, with “Flying Jacket” sitting alongside tracks like “Lights Out,” “Doesn’t Feel the Same,” and “Wish You the Best.” For newcomers, over the last year, they’ve also been building out their catalog with earlier releases, including “Summertime,” “Where Are We Now?,” and “Repeat Mode,” but if “Flying Jacket” is any sign of what The Grapes are capable of, they already sound like a band with real potential.
Check out the music video for “Flying Jacket” included below.
