ARTIST TO WATCH: Beabadoobee

If you haven’t heard of Beabadoobee by now, you’ve missed some incredible music. Not only is she incredibly talented and successful, but she just released her third studio album, and she’s only 24.

Beatrice Kristi Laus, or Bea, has been releasing music since 2018. She has since released 6 non-album singles, 5 EPs, and 3studio albums. Needless to say, she’s doing pretty well. Born in the Philippines and rained in West London, Beabadoobee grew up listening to '90s rock music. She played the violin throughout grade school but decided to pick up a guitar one day and start learning how to play from YouTube videos; she slowly began developing her iconic sound. Being heavily inspired by artists like Mazzy Star, Elliot Smith, Simon & Garfunkel, and Pavement, just to name a few, Bea creates indie pop/rock alternative music. Her soft, soprano voice and more upbeat, rock-inspired production make her stand out in the pop-rock genre. Bea’s music is similar to that of artists like Avril Lavigne, with the contrast of her voice to that of punky production.

Not only can Bea’s storytelling skills shine from these two songs, but her emotion truly shines through. Bea’s records can never truly fit in one box or one genre; her music is simply too honest to sound the same in every song. The evolution of her music has only become more genuine as she has gained support through the years. Her music is fun, heartbreaking, and unbelievably raw. If you haven’t been following or listening to Beabadoobee, stream her brand new album This Is How Tomorrow Moves on all streaming platforms.