Kicking and Screaming their way into the music industry is the Los Angeles-based group of awesome musicians called badsoma. Their debut EP, “kicking and screaming” dropped on July 26th, is a collection of masterfully crafted tracks that feature a unique style and sound from this new promising band. badsoma may have been newcomers to the scene, but I kid you not, these babies are an undeniable force paving their way in the current stage of indie music.
Let’s get this straight: badsoma is a band that has a versatile sound. Their fresh perspective toward music creates a refreshing yet familiar vibe to the songs, which is one of the strong points of this EP. Another strong point is their undeniably strong vocal prowess; the ability of their vocalists to evoke emotions through their performances is top-notch. They sounded original and enchanting—on the borderline of sounding unearthly, to be very honest—as expected from the band of seasoned musicians formed just last year.
The EP opens with the track “when no one’s around”. It is an emotional track brought on by the melancholic sound of the piano and some deep stories about how a person comes out as their real selves when no one’s around. It is a track that could be connecting on a personal level, given that the lyrics strongly carry a message of self-introspection.
“the stranger” on the other hand, carries a different vibe. This track carries a more upbeat and lively mood that features a deep message. You know how sometimes you feel so unlike yourself while walking out the streets? This track sure conveys that message. It talks about how sometimes the stranger visits you at night, how it whispers in your head, and how it stares right back at you in the mirror—the stranger is within you. It is you. This is absolutely good writing! The message of this track is also highlighted by the strong guitar riffs and good-sounding drums, making the whole track an easy and great listen!
The next track is “burn out.” This track will welcome you with its classic vibe. This also features great vocals that are on the border of being angelic. While this track gives off a very calm vibe because of its sound, the story that it carries is nowhere near calm. It is about the experience that the artist has gone through after being in a toxic relationship with someone. This track is in its class – along with the tracks “talk about me” and “all I wanted to see,” these tracks carry a finesse that you will surely enjoy.
Finally, kicking and screaming is an EP worthy of your time to listen to. This collection features a variety of unique tracks that you will surely enjoy. These tracks vary from the upbeat and energetic vibe brought by the familiar pop melodies to the enchanting sounds of indie pop, which is the band’s signature sound. This uniqueness that badsoma carries has the potential to become a huge hit in the music scene if given enough spotlight. This EP contains the perfect formula to become successful. Great vocals, great lyricism, and fascinating instrumentation = perfection!
So, don’t sleep on this band! Check out “kicking and screaming”, now available for streaming on all your favorite streaming platforms! Don’t forget to give your full attention to the band badsoma and connect with them through their social media accounts. Follow them for more news about their upcoming shows and new releases! Stream and share “kicking and screaming” by badsoma now!
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