DAILY:DIRECTION debuted earlier this year with the oddly titled yet easily forgettable ROOMBADOOMBA. Their sound aligned neatly with current trends — a sort of laidback, vibes-heavy take on hip-hop. New single Down With It evolves this sonic landscape with a bit more pep in its step.

The production still feels overly loungey and aloof, but Down With It ties itself to a groove more suitable for the dance club. Synths percolate underfoot, giving the track a summery gloss that matches the group’s airy vocals. The verses are a treat, unfolding at a leisurely pace with a hint of melody I don’t necessarily connect to DAILY:DIRECTION’s core sound.

This melody isn’t as prominent during Down With It’s hook, which (you guessed it) is largely a spoken word repetition of “down with it, down with it, down with it.” It’s here that I begin to lose interest and the song must start winning me back. It’s too scattershot to do so with any real excitement, but there are highlights sprinkled throughout that keep Down With It from tipping into the gutter of anonymous 2026 boy group slop. The song will benefit from its strong summer vibes and likely play well over the long run. I just wish they could find a stronger centerpiece to lend Down With It the killing point it deserves.

Grade: B-