Written & Photographed by Brizsa Pedroso
I worked a show at Felice Cafe last Saturday night and thought I was going to miss this. But then Bad Buddy shared that their set time was 10:45PM!! And tbh sleep didn’t seem all that important suddenly.
I’m a newer fan after discovering their self-titled 2020 debut album in early 2023. Someone shared an instagram story with ‘Stupid Girl’ playing in the background. It got my attention, so I looked them up and then (true to my nature) I became the most obnoxious person to be around for at least 2 weeks. I was listening to it around the house, in my ears on every dog walk, in the car, and for literally hours on repeat at the cafe. Soon everyone around me knew about Bad Buddy and that is my gift to you.
BAD BUDDY II release party
Soho has a nice elevated stage and really great sound. It was my first time there. I think everyone should wear earplugs to EVERY show but I will say, this venue is known to be particularly loud (as in a couple people made sure to mention it to me before I went) so please be smart and protect your hearing!
I stood right at the front with my friend and my god did I DANCE. They played some of my favourites ever; Hunters, Fine Hunniez (!!! they didn’t play this last time I saw them and omg), mixed in with some new songs. They’ve been sharing the cover of their new album (Bad Buddy II) all over instagram but I haven’t seen a release date, so when I saw it sitting there at the merch booth I figured… they forgot to put it on Tidal. It wouldn’t be the first time I was left out.
BUT NO
It’s a pre-release. One of those you-gotta-be-there things and BITCH, I WAS THERE AND I HAVE IT AND IT’S REALLY DAMN GOOD.
Anyway. Pictures. I had my old Fuji X-H1 with a 23mm f2 lens and yes, I stood in one spot the whole time. Their set had pink lighting and y’all know I like a little challenge:
Love you! Bye!