Go Scarlet’s 'La Motocyclette': A One-Night Ride into Escapism

From the sun-baked streets of San Diego, California, Go Scarlet have delivered a track that captures the restless spirit of a generation. La Motocyclette is the latest single from this angsty Millennial/Gen-X girl outfit, and it invites listeners to leave the ordinary behind, if only for one night.

The song’s premise is deceptively simple: a passenger seat on a motorcycle, an unknown driver, and the intoxicating promise that “you’re going on the wildest ride; you’ll only get this one time.” It’s a moment of reckless abandon, a temporary reprieve from routine life, and Go Scarlet bottles that fleeting sensation with striking clarity.

Musically, La Motocyclette leans into garage rock grit and indie rock swagger, evoking shades of Heart’s boldness and The Breeders’ raw edge. The track thrums with urgency, propelled by tight guitar riffs and a rhythm section that keeps the engine roaring beneath it all. Then, halfway through, a rock organ solo sweeps in, a nostalgic nod that feels like flipping through the pages of a well-worn scrapbook. It is warm, familiar, and just a little bittersweet.

Go Scarlet manages to capture the essence of spontaneous adventure, the way it feels to surrender control and live wholly in the moment. With La Motocyclette, they have crafted a ride worth taking, even if it is just once.