LISTEN: Melt Citizen Crafts Blazing Punk With Nuanced Lyrics On “daisy eyesore”

Melt Citizen is the one-man garage/punk project of Mikey Isaac Peregrino. Since his 2020 debut under the alias, Peregrino has proven to be a prolific and forward-thinking addition to the DIY punk scene, releasing several EPs and four full-length albums. The most recent, TEARJERKER, arrived in the brisk January of 2026 in a cloud of distorted colors and blistering tempos. The ten-song LP showcases natural artistic growth intertwined with Peregrino’s lo-fi tendencies, creating an immersive, unforgettable release that continues to push the boundaries of the artist’s singular sound. 

The explosive, psychedelia-tinted “daisy eyesore” is an early favorite from Peregrino’s latest LP under his Melt Citizen moniker. Throughout the stand-out track, we are introduced to the nuanced approach of an artist with a palpable passion for punk history, but he seems hellbent on putting his own stamp on it. The way the artist layers his arrangements evokes both lo-fi warmth and earth-shattering tempos, balancing juxtaposed worlds through intricate maneuvers, such as his infectious vocal performance colliding with swelling, dramatic crescendos. While it is easy to get lost in the wonderful cacophony, the lyrics begin to detail the true meaning behind “daisy eyesore.” Peregrino is being bounced between the pain of heartbreak and the insatiable need to numb during a treacherous time, almost as if the mayhem of this performance represents the headspace Peregrino is stuck in. TEARJEARKER is another feather in the cap of Melt Citizen, and the vulnerable “daisy eyesore” only scratches the surface of Peregrino’s natural, one-man-band prowess.