BABY SAID’S “BS”: A DEBUT PACKED WITH DEFIANCE, POWER, AND RAW EMOTION
originally published here: https://distractedmag.com/2025/03/07/baby-saids-bs-a-debut-packed-with-defiance-power-and-raw-emotion/
It’s not every day that a debut album comes along with so much attitude, energy, and raw power, yet here we are, with BS, the debut offering from UK-based duo Baby Said—Italian/Punjabi sisters Jess and Veronica Pal, who, at just 18 and 20 years old, are already giving the global rock scene a serious wake-up call. Recorded with producers Patch Boshell and Steven Battle, BS is not an album to be ignored.
Apple Music, Spotify, and radio stations are already buzzing about the duo, and for good reason. Their anthem-heavy debut is drenched in self-belief, defiance, and the kind of relentless determination that comes from staring down the abyss and refusing to blink. In 2025, they’ll be playing SXSW and Glastonbury—festivals that are practically a rite of passage for any rising rock star. And after hearing BS, it’s clear why.
The opener “Sweet Talk,” is a good taste of what’s to come with this impressive album. This track tells the story of waiting on someone who promises the world but delivers nothing. What begins as a moody ballad gradually builds into an explosive showcase of the sisters’ impressive vocal range, backed by power riffs and a pair of jaw-dropping guitar solos.
One of the standout tracks of BS is “Mean Girlz.” A lightning-fast track that rips into the herd mentality of those who shame others for being different. With a chorus you’ll be humming for days and lyrics like, “Thank God I’m not you, won’t do the things you do… I’m no copycat,” this is the anthem of individuality we all wish we had in our high school years. The guitar solo? Absolutely killer.
Another standout track is “Burn,” an emotionally charged anthem about mental health struggles. Bun sounds like a glimmer of hope in the middle of an album about overcoming life’s struggles—letting us know that no matter how dark things get, there’s always a way out. It’s a powerful song, and it’s the kind of track that resonates long after the music fades out.
Then comes “Hate Me,” which has already been a standout in the rock sphere. This one’s all about standing tall in the face of negativity and rejection, wrapped in thick, crunchy guitar riffs that could fuel a war cry. The music video? A stark white backdrop, with Baby Said thrashing through the track, proving that attitude and energy can often speak louder than anything else.
The album closes with “Take Everything,” a scorching, vocal-driven anthem about giving your all while others just take and take, no matter how much you bleed for it. It’s a sentiment that will hit hard for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re giving more than they’re getting. If you’re a woman, this track feels like a personal letter, one I know plenty of us could relate to.
In BS, Baby Said does more than just rock hard—they deliver a potent blend of personal anthems that speak directly to the struggles modern women face, from self-doubt to rejection to the pressure of being different. This album isn’t just for rocking out; it’s a battle cry. If BS is any indication, these sisters are going places, and I’ll be following their journey every step of the way.