"Southpaw" is the pair's second release, following "The Last Of Our Kind" released in late summer. The synth-pop track is inspired by the sound of the 1980s and the experimental grooves of Dijon, and was self-produced by the duo.

Dog Radio's music leans into an atmospheric, melody-driven sound described to have the nostalgic palette of a John Hughes Movie. Speaking about "Southpaw", Alex explains: “'Southpaw' is about the cyclical nature of generational trauma, and how you go about breaking that.”