Stunning music; piano and strings – euphoric wonder and beauty – a celebratory core but layers of honesty and struggle intertwined. A deeply human perspective as ever. The unmistakable Bad Bubble delivers a two-part album of entirely new experiences and songs, for the exceedingly delectable Regarding Flor.
In only four years, Bad Bubble has incredibly created and released 30 full-length albums – not using AI, but writing from the heart, with a unique voice in both style and substance that resounds across an extensive and frankly unrivalled repertoire.
The music has been largely influenced by Bad Bubble’s own experiences with love and loss – often specifically, the story of Underscore, and the devastating loss of his daughter Anna.
However, from the darkness came masses of light, not only in this rather mammoth musical tribute to his loved ones, but also in the wonderful recent news of his marriage to Flor; and the all the more wonderful and extremely recent news that the pair are expecting their first child together.
Regarding Flor is a celebration of his love, his latest venture and connection, prior to the news of her pregnancy. There may well be songs and projects to celebrate the impending journey of their expanding family, but for now, we settle amidst the story of Flor, and you can stay updated via BadBubble.net.)
Regnant Pule (Flor) is an evocative and hypnotic celebration of an introduction to Regarding Flor, and the longer project that follows is both classic Bad Bubble and entirely fresh in its quiet clarity and soulful, free-flowing realism and charm.
The Passive Bell counters crisp and passionate piano with reverb-soaked vocals that softly guide us towards sentimental values and details both discreet and enchanting. The song rises up for a powerful crescendo of vocal harmonies, and the performance is stunning, the melody satisfying, moving; mesmerising.
This song alone is quickly a personal highlight from the full Bad Bubble catalogue – there’s simply something about its rising wave of emotion and the settling whispers at each resolve, the clarity of the production, the piano, the tuneful evolution, that holds you tightly.
Stupjd gets playful with the production, countering self-reflections on personal behaviours with confronting rhythmic twists and turns, while the powerful This is For Flor presents intense energy and vibrancy, blending cinematic arena dance-rock soundscapes and synths, along with quietly mixed statements and moments from a distant BB vocal – leading towards a notably brighter declaration of love and loyalty.
Other creative peaks include the industrial and joyful fusion of traits found within a distinct and personal Kung Fu Grip, and the easy going groove and joyful bounce of Habits. Then there’s the fuller electronic soundscape and passionate performance of Regarding Flor, the title-track, and also, the unexpected multi-layered power and presence of a Piano.
The two volumes of Regarding Flor release September 4th. Pre-save Regarding Flor Volume One and Volume Two. Find all Bad Bubble music & information at BadBubble.net.
