On their new album Dream Big, alt-rockers Soda Blonde explore the personal and the universal as they seek to make sense of the world.
Destined to continue the success of their debut Small Talk, Soda Blonde describe Dream Big as a “reminder that life is precious, fragile, and fleeting, so we might as well dream big and hold nothing back.”
Soda Blonde stay true to their word. Opening tracks “Midnight Show” and “Bad Machine” are as big as they come in sound and intent, with themes such as disillusionment, desire, and self-acceptance covered. Catchy vocal turns aplenty, lighter tracks “Boys” and “An Accident” tackle serious issues, nonetheless. Move along then into the title track and you’re treated to one of Adam O’Regan’s signature, ludicrous riffs.
Speaking about her songwriting responsibilities, frontwoman Faye O’Rourke says, “I feel like my job is to be as human as possible and to expose all of my innermost thoughts without fear of judgment. Not to tell people what’s right or wrong, but just to be vulnerable and allow them to figure that out for themselves.”
O’Rourke’s mission finds its voice on “Why Die for Danzig,” where Soda Blonde revive an anti-WWII slogan originally written by French Neo-Socialist Marcel Déat. This is a song that delves not only into war, but also into how people treat refugees differently depending on where they come from.
Throughout Dream Big, O’Rourke’s confessional songwriting and the band’s sound fuse to create raw passion, bold sonics, and hard truths. The album goes beyond the band’s own liberation, exploring a dichotomy between vulnerability and rage that feels especially prescient today. Ultimately, Dream Big is for everyone.
Soda Blonde Socials
Soda Blonde are doing their thing over on Instagram and Facebook if you fancy seeing what they get up to over the coming months.
Soda Blonde on Tour
Pick up your tickets for the Dream Big Tour over on the band’s website. You can also get your copy of Dream Big here.
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