We insist that together, we’re greater than the sum of our individual parts. We insist on the imperfections that make us human, and separate us from the machines.
Formed in September 2023 and based in Los Angeles, badsoma is a re-imagining of the classic-rock band. With a potent, idiosyncratic sonic signature, badsoma fuse together pop melodies, driving riffs, and haunting lyrics to create a sound at once new and familiar.
It’s a sound reminiscent of indie darlings Japanese Breakfast, armed with the fangs of early Wilco, and a healthy skepticism of postmodernism that harkens to the likes of Radiohead.
“The musical chemistry runs hot through LA-based experimental indie band badsoma. Offering an airy, dream-like ambience to their unique and delicate sound.” —Music Mecca
“As a collection of tunes the kicking and screaming EP covers an impressive amount of ground given that for the most part badsoma move things at a glacial pace.” —mp3hugger
“With kicking and screaming, badsoma make a compelling artistic statement, taking the perfect snapshot of their live material to deliver an EP that’s unique, enjoyable and delightful from start to finish.”
—Plastic
Versatile as instrumentalists and songwriters, the band create a sonic tapestry that’s proven resonant with a growing local following.
They’ve delivered memorable performances main stage at the Hotel Cafe, The Mint LA, and the Everly to name a few.
In July ‘24, the band unleashed their debut EP, kicking and screaming. Fueled by raw emotion, a collective commitment to authenticity, and a hunger for experimentation, badsoma is poised to make their mark, one ear-worm melody and face-melting guitar solo at a time.
Supported by TigerBomb upon release, kicking and screaming debuted on the NACC Top 200 at #134. Since then, the band have been featured on various college and community radio stations, such as KCSB, WPRK, and KUOM, where the song ‘burn out’ started the week of August 25th at #2 on the station’s Hitlist.
The first iterations of badsoma began as Armin’s solo effort in ‘20. It was the start of the pandemic, when we all retreated inside and hoarded time for fun. Created from a tapestry of home-recordings, polished and overdubbed with key contributions by percussionist Koosha Hakimi, badsoma debuted with two singles in ‘22, with Heat and Disorder charting on the NACC Top 200.