Ava Max Heats Up Summer With "Wet, Hot American Dream"
Ava Max is back this summer with her sizzling new single “Wet, Hot American Dream”, a neon-soaked anthem that oozes confidence and pop energy. Set to drop ahead of her third studio album Don’t Click Play (due August 22 via Atlantic Records), the track amps up Max’s signature sound with a bold, synth-forward beat and lyrics that play into classic American cliches.
The song kicks off with a breathy, bass-heavy intro that quickly swells into a catchy, layered chorus: “Tell me all your dirty secrets / All your fantasies / I wanna be your blue jean, white tee, wet, hot American dream”
Production-wise, it’s pure glossy pop—thumping 80s synths, punchy percussion, and an electro flair that feels nostalgic. Her vocals are charged—half playful seduction, half powerhouse pop diva—working the earworm melody like a seasoned pro.
The track’s music video leans fully into the summer celebration vibe. Picture patriotic visuals, retro Americana, and retro beach-party energy, dripping in red, white, and blue. From bleached denim cut-offs to frothy pool scenes—all with that tongue-in-cheek callback to 4th of July pageantry—it feels intentionally campy and hyper-stylized.
This marks a confident change of pace from previous singles off Don’t Click Play. Songs like "Lost Your Faith" and "Lovin' Myself" showed off emotional and dance-pop territory—while this one dives into a lighter, more overtly flirtatious realm. It’s unapologetically fun, and Lana-del-Rey-meets-Jessica-Simpson vibes covered in a modern electro-pop gloss.
With Don’t Click Play just weeks away, “Wet, Hot American Dream” characterizes Ava Max's current direction: playful, heartfelt, and full of flair.
