I Just Read About That…

[ATTENDED: June 6, 2024] babybaby_explores

TI moved to the other side of the stage which might have been a mistake as I had something of a worse view for the next three bands.

Up next was babybaby_explores a trio from Providence, RI.  The band members are Lids B-day: effected vox & sampler, sam m-h: electric guitar, and Ramona Cano-Daly: drum machines.

So, basically there was a guitar on stage and two people playing with effects boxes.  Experimental barely covers what’s going on here.

Lids B-day was a weird and funny front person, with a kind of I don’t give a shit attitude.  They were just kind of stomping around and flailing and recite/singing the lyrics.  They projected a great fun attitude.

I was in front of Ramona Cano-Daly who was making all of the beats and electronic lines live.  It was fun to watch them tapping out the melodies especially as the tempo changed.  I was especially delighted with Sit On It which had a fun bouncy bass line.  sam m-h was playing seemingly random guitar noises over it, although I now see that the recorded version has the same kind of guitar noises on it.

So yea, the music was weird and honestly felt like they were making it up as they were going along.  I was genuinely surprised to find out that they’ve ben a band for about 8 years and have actually released records.  For the most part I’m pretty delighted about that because I’m delighted that there are still bands making weird music that will appeal to very few.

And really, they’re not that far removed from the insanity that Melt-Banana brings (although sonically very different).

I’d never listen to their music for fun, but they were an enjoyable live act.  And at least two of them (Lips and sam) were having an amazing time.  I’m sure Ramona was having fun too, but they were clearly doing the heavy lifting.

Oh, and from time to time Lips B-Day play a train whistle sample which everyone really loved.

1. All Mall ♣
2. Carolyn Ω
3. Nice Sometimes ∈
4. Gum Ω
5. This Bonds To It §
6. Sit ♣
7. Leafbag ♣
8. Anthem Ω

♣ Baby: Baby: Explores the Reasons Why That Gum Is Still on the Sidewalk (2019)
Ω Food Near Me, Weather Tomorrow (2023)
∈ Hair EP (2023)
§ single (2024)