By: Staff
"Bad Bubble Drops New Single 'Beauty Burger,' Showcasing Mesmerizing Vocals and Psychedelic Visuals"
Bad Bubble released "Beauty Burger," and we had the chance to dive into its captivating visualizer video, which we're eager to share with you. After a brief silence at the start, the video opens with some wise words—no spoilers here, but we highly recommend checking it out.
The opening vocals showcase the remarkable talent of this vocalist, marked by powerful control and impressive delivery. We were blown away by the performance. The screen is filled with imagery that excites the mind and provokes deep thought. Musically, the arrangement blends rock ‘n’ roll with an orchestral touch that truly elevates the experience. We loved how it felt ethereal and synth-like, yet grounded by real instruments, making it a highly engaging listen. The song is expertly produced and mixed, with each track and instrument standing alone—so with every listen, you can focus on a different element and appreciate it for its own unique merit.
Visually, the video takes you on a trippy journey through various images. The strobe light effect makes it almost hypnotic, drawing you in and making it hard to look away. The combination of the music’s style and Bad Bubble’s vocal delivery is flawless, creating a perfectly cohesive experience. There’s something about the beat that gives the song an almost reversed, mysterious feel, pulling you in deeper. Throughout the visualizer, we see intriguing images of the singer, with his face partially obscured, paired with stars and lightning—adding just the right amount of mystery and leaving you wanting to know more about this artist. If you enjoy music that is crafted from real instrumentation and breaks free from conventional boundaries, Bad Bubble’s sound is absolutely for you. If you haven’t experienced this style of music yet, you’re missing out!
Make sure to playlist, stream and share "Beauty Burger" by Bad Bubble.
What we really liked about this song:
The vocals are excellent. The openness and lack of boundaries normally limits music’s quality and creativity and this artist is not held back and creates freeley.
Wait, there's more!
We caught up with this exciting and emerging artist, for:
“The Cage” Music Blog, to talk about music and learn more about them.
Here’s how it went:
Begin Interview
Hello Bad Bubble, we’re thrilled to have you for this interview. We've enjoyed diving into your music and learning about your work, but we're eager to discover even more about you personally and professionally.
Is there a story behind how you chose your artist name, Bad Bubble?
Thank you so very much for having me! When I was young, I had a Silver Pit Bull with bright blue eyes. She was the kindest, sweetest dog in the world. I was very close to her. Her name was Bubbles. If you watch my videos, you’ll find a weird tattoo on my right arm. Look closely and it is a stream of bubbles. I used the name “bad” simply because it sounds good. That and I wanted to be close to Bananarama in stores.
We see you have a very long career with some starts and stops. How long have you been making music professionally?
I suppose you will have to define professionally….However, to the spirit of your question, almost 3 years. Before I was BB, I played in punk bands and a New Wave band which never had a fraction of the success as BB. I did take it very seriously and always strived to reach the next level, but still never reached this level. Creating music with other people was always my downfall. I had partnered up with person after person with no drive, but full of excuses. I just couldn't do it anymore. Now, it’s just me so that isnt a problem anymore.
Can you tell the fans something they might not know about you and why you create music?
If you follow my music closely, especially on social media, you’ll know why I create what I do, but also why I create how I do. For those who have never heard of me or what I do, there is no short answer I can give which will not leave more questions. But to sum it up as coherently as I can, It is my daughter, Anna. She is why. We lost her before she could take a breath. Every song I do, is with her at the heart. I am telling a very large story spanning 8 albums, 8 EP’s, and dozens of singles. All telling one story. My daughter's story and how she came to be. I want people to know she exists and she is very much loved by both of her parents. And life has been forever changed for the worse because of her absence. There is no life which will qualify as positive without her here. I’m trying to tell the reason why…to whomever will listen to me.
We read this:
“Tomorrow starts a 22 week album release. I release one song on an album every two weeks. 11 songs-22 weeks.”
This is incredible and also very unique. What was the influence that made you decide on this rollout?
A friend of mine came up with it. A very wise man. He owns a record label in Spain called BLE Records. He befriended me when I started. And I needed his counsel. I was so green. Green as the grass! He told me that as a prolific artist, I have no choice but to “slow drip" it out, especially if I am telling a story which is important for listeners to not miss anything. It was great advice. This way, I can explain each song on social media, mostly on Instagram. It’s really the only option if you are prolific at all…
We read this:
I have 8 albums and 8 EP's to release along with a ton of music.
Impressive. How long did it take to create this voluminous amount of music?
The original story I am telling was written in a very short time. Over 200 songs were written from October 2021-January 2022. However, these are original story tracks. I have others I have released and am/will release over the next year or so. If you were to see my Spotify page, you would see an album called January and one called an Intricate Cacophony. These are albums which are not about Anna or Underscore (Anna’s mother). Another is going to be released in October called ”The Triumph of Puissant”, and another towards the end of the year called “A Poet's Inaction”. You can always tell which albums are Anna’s. They have the man in the window of the house, or just the house. The album covers are always yellow and blue. Can’t miss them….
Can you tell us more about the name and vision of the album :an “Intricate Cacophony”?
Caco (which is just an abbreviated name I gave it) was just a cool way to thank my listeners. If you like my music, I will make you happy. I will flood you with it, no joking…This was a way for me to “give a little more”. There is an argument I’ll entertain saying I have too much music. If having too many songs is a problem, it is the kind of problem I wish to have in life. Its subject or vision is not a positive one and one which again, I will entertain the conversation having a message of hopelessness is not a worthwhile message. But I will always reply, with the question, “are you hopeless, or have you ever been hopeless”? It is a topic I know very well. For some people, this world will never be right. All the money or attention, or amenities in the world will not change that. In Fact, they could actually make it worse. But that aside, there is also respect there. Self respect and dignity will make the hopelessness hurt less. That was the vision. And it is an important one.
We read a story about learning to play piano and the influence your mother had on you. Can you tell the readers a little more about this and how it influenced you?
Sure thing..Simply put, my mother was the best piano player I’ve ever seen or heard perform up close. And I’ve seen some great players. She was phenomenal. Talent and full of promise like you wouldn’t believe. Let’s say there was a room full of people talking. If she started playing (and I’ve seen this quite a few times) everyone would stop talking, turn their heads at her, and give her their absolute and undivided attention. She would play loud and commanding. Fast and precise. Never making a mistake. Her singing was also pitch perfect and never missed a beat with the keys. It was absolutely remarkable to see.
Although my Mother was great, she actually did not teach me much except for one thing: Teach Yourself. And I did. That was the only lesson she ever gave me and it worked. I would be playing the piano as a kid and she would just say, “sound it out” or ‘follow your ear”. It worked well.
We read this:
I was a drummer in a series of punk rock bands in the Midwest, USA. I filled in for numerous punk projects playing guitar and bass as well as backup vocals. After a long hiatus, I decided to become a professional artist.
This is very exciting! What would you describe was the final learning experience you obtained from this and how it shaped your future?
I get asked this often by artists. It’s true I was in punk bands back in the day. I wish I could say, “I wouldn’t trade it for the world”, but if you are a real artist in that situation, you are in the wrong place. I remember thinking that at the time. The band I was in would be doing god knows what and I would want nothing more than to write. In fact, back then, that’s what I would do. Yes, I could tell you crazy stories, I have many. But I can also say that it gets old fast. Not getting anywhere gets old fast.
The final learning experience for me was never again will I do this. What held me back was being in a band. It’s hard to find others who seriously are willing to put in not only what is required, but to go way above and beyond is almost impossible. To achieve anything, anywhere, you must work harder than everyone else. Now with music, you also have to be cool. Cool to be around and be likable on the scene, I get that. But that doesn’t mean I live there. You have to be a worker and you should want it no other way. Nobody is going to invest their dollars in a disaster waiting to happen. So after all this, the only way I would ever consider any role in the music business is to go solo. And here I am.
We read that you feel the music industry isn’t perfect but you manage to survive and find a way to succeed and essentially find the way to be optimistic. Can you share with some of the newer artists entering the business some words from your tremendous experience?
You must ask yourself, not anyone else. And when you answer, you will know if you are telling lies to yourself. You have to ask yourself one question: Am I an artist?
Firstly, define what an artist is. Many people have many different answers. To some, an artist is a social media influencer who follows the algorithm wherever it goes. Others think an artist is someone taking selfies and making videos. They’re all correct to the extent that if they do not become one, it will haunt them. That is why I’m here. If I weren't, I would absolutely hate myself. Even when I wasn’t an artist, I was. And others knew it. I didn’t go around broadcasting it. Others just knew I had things to say. And a different perspective. You must also ask yourself, Is what I do as an artist being done, or has it been done before? It’s ok if it has. Believe me, I’m not the first person to ever write love songs. But I know I have a different take on it. Being an artist to me is to help people identify with suffering. Do you want to hear happy songs all day? Some people do, I’m sure. But life isn’t happy. Life is cruel and unforgiving and if you let it, it will tear you down. I know. I’ve been torn down. I’m torn down right now with no intention of ever getting up. I know there are others out there just like me. I want them to know that I know. That is what being an artist is to me. That is the only reason I am here. If newer artists ask themselves these questions and have these answers, they are right where they belong for their brief allotment of time here on Earth.
In the beginning of the music video we see displayed:
“The saddest thing about love is it cannot last forever and heartbreak is soon forgotten”… William Faulkner
“Everything he said is bullshit …”
BB
We are very interested in hearing your meaning and interpreting this for us.
Thank you very much for asking this. I have not been asked this as of yet. Many are critical for Faulkner for other obvious reasons but I will put that aside for this small synopsis. Taking Faulkner for his word, context free, it is simply misguided. To say or to suggest love itself cannot last forever and heartbreak is soon forgotten is just plain not true. Tell that to a parent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, grandparent, etc..who lost a child. A wife who lost her husband, or vise versa. I assure you, it would be untrue & insidious to suggest otherwise.
This descriptive also comes under the preface of not “pulling his words apart”. I take them at face value. Yes, the definition of “forever” would change the trajectory of the sentiment. But I’m taking the quote without context in the spirit for which I believe it was given. Perhaps the quote was from a story or book he wrote and this context would give it merit. In that case, fair enough. I take it back. But I have yet to see that context, if it does in fact exist. Im taking the quote at face value, without said context. You can also suggest he is saddened because this is in fact the truth. But that doesn’t wash either. That is like me saying, I am sad we all live underwater. In short, he is dead wrong….
What emotion do you feel inspires your writing process the most, ie sadness, worry, happiness etc.?
What an excellent question, thank you so very much for asking…
I would say, from my point of view and having walked in my own shoes, it is sadness, yes. Please understand, if people listen to my work, they should know before the subject of which I write about occured, I was a completely different person. I was long removed from the music business. I was the definition of a corporate hack. I went to the stupid seminars, meetings, parties, lunches, dinners, and all the fakery. Yet although I was aware of the hard facts of this way of life, I was fairly happy. I was what my old friends considered successful. I made decent money, drove a cool car, etc. I watched football and drank beer on weekends with my fellow corporate hack friends and their equally fake wives. If any of them saw me now, they wouldn't recognize me. I wear a Mohawk now and spend every day in a studio writing electronic synthpop. They saw the event, but I had long departed before I hit bottom. In fact, I would say they would tell you this is the bottom, and they would be correct. Except this bottom is not your average bottom…admittedly….
Can you walk us through your songwriting process and where the inspiration comes from for this latest project?
Absolutely…I don’t necessarily write songs as much as I find songs…they’re there in the keys…I tinker around until it presents itself…I find it and dust it off like an old ball cap in the garage you haven’t seen in a long time. I make it presentable…
It really is that way. And I am fortunate to have this ability…then again, perhaps it’s a curse…let’s be honest, the music business, no matter the talent, or hard work, or ethics, or good name, or authenticity, is impossible to navigate. I don’t even think it’s networking anymore. They're using AI as songwriters so they do not have to pay royalties. The writing is on the wall. This very well may be a curse. I’ll tell you, I’d trade it away in a second for an ability more practical. But I can’t.
Songwriting to me is the ability to communicate pain using your instruments as the vehicle. I use my experiences, as a would-be father, a military war veteran, a corporate hack, baseball player, university graduate, and complete and utter wreck of a human being as my ammunition for lyrics.
I love writing. I wake up in the morning and wonder what I will write today. As I speak, last night I wrote two more songs, one of which is going to do well, I believe. What if I would not have went into the studio last night? I would not have that song now. I’m not willing to risk that so I go. It’s too important and valuable to me to ever take a night off. That is what songwriting is to me.
Can you describe to us the theme for your artwork and what was the inspiration and intention for the observer to absorb from it?
With Beauty Burger, I want people to hear about pain with extenuating circumstances. Or earmarks if you will. It’s one thing to be hurt. It’s a whole other to have something happen simultaneously. It reminds me of someone who was scammed from someone online posing as someone else as a love interest. Imagine getting heartbroken, but also made of fool of and having you money or identity stolen. That is what the theme tries to capture without coming out and saying anything. I won’t give anything away and spoil it for anyone, but the theme is not mono…It’s very much more than that.
What instrument do you use as the foundation to start your musical creations with?
Great question and I am more than happy to answer. Korg Wavestate. That synth has been my main artery since day one and I absolutely love it. I cannot say enough good about it. An excellent synthesizer.
What instruments do you play? Which is your favorite?
Let’s see…Actual musical instruments: guitar (acoustic and electric), piano/keyboard/synth, cello, violin, string bass (or upright bass), viola, drums, and bass guitar. I'm about the same level on all aforementioned. I was first chair, String Bass, All City Orchestra at 13 & 14 yrs old. Imagine lugging that around on a city bus every day…If you consider vocals an instrument, add that to the list…which honestly was the hardest to learn. I had to really work to get past the hatred I have for my own voice…I’ve put that hatred in its place…it’s still there, just in its place…
What instrument do you not play, but wish you could conquer?
Excellent question….
I wish I was good at module synths. It looks like a plate of spaghetti to me, honestly. A lot of time with that, you end up making noise, not songs. So I make it a point not to go there. If I am messing around, sure. But when it’s business, I do not sit and plug and unplug all day long with nothing to show for it. That is ridiculous to me…but to each their own..
Where do you create your music, i.e. in a home recording studio or with a producer? How do you finalize your finished work, ie self-mixed/mastered or another source?
I built a studio in my home. I’ve lived completely alone now for over ten years. One of very few perks of this is not having anyone there to stop me. In hindsight, that’s not much of a perk, but I digress. I work alone. Live alone. During the writing for releases thus far, I’ve been completely on my own. All I’ve really had are my friends who are themselves artists on social media.
Although I write, play & record on my own, I do not mix/master. I’m just not an audio engineer. At least not yet…maybe someday. But I send off my songs to a professional engineer to do it correctly. And he’s done a tremendous job…I’ve always wanted to work with a producer but have not had the opportunity yet. Hopefully someday….
What was the most challenging part of bringing this project to life, from the initial idea to the final recording?
Attention spans. Keeping in mind, there is more music out there now than there are ears to hear it. It is extremely difficult to get someone to listen to your song. That is by far the hardest part. And I mean start to finish, not 13 seconds. Hearing the song and getting something out of it. It is getting more and more difficult as each day passes, with no end in sight.
Is any part of your music's message or your personal purpose you feel fans should know more about? If so, what is that element, and why is it so important to you?
Good question. Love is not always the hero. Oftentimes it is the villain and it will take away everything in ways you never thought possible. Some people have good views on it. Cool. But there’s another side which never seems to get addressed and it is ugly. It does nothing but pass out pain to those who loved the most. It can be cruel and unforgiving, especially in the hands of those who do not respect it. This is what fans should be aware of regardless if they listen to me or not. There are times where you will wish you did not love the way you do. That’s why I’m here.
What has been the most motivating force in creating your music?
When I began, it was my daughter. Now, I don’t know. I finished my daughters story a long time ago. But I didn’t stop writing. The songs I write now are of various subjects but she was who initially got me motivated. Now I think I’m so used to the process of songwriting, its what I look forward to doing. I can’t think of a life watching TV or something similar. Song writing is unfortunately just one aspect among many many other hats we have to wear. But
What part of the music-making process is the most stressful, ie the creation, the actual release date, etc?
I do not generally get stressed out about any part of the process. I’m often disappointed when I think something should have done better than what it did. I suppose you can consider that a cause for stress. But honestly, I love every aspect of being an artist. There are also times when I see already released material I know there is an audience for just sitting there. That causes stress. Which is why I always keep track of anniversaries to give those tracks another push as big as I can get it. But to be honest, I just love everything about the process.
Which of your already released songs is the most important to you, or had the most impact on your life or career and can you tell us why?
Hice. Hice is a song I released in 2022 that I believe in. I believe that song is capable of much more than I can give it. I absolutely love that song and I wish I can get it heard more than I am capable of. If you heard it, I think you would agree. It belongs in a movie. The piano and the lyrics…It’s just a good song I am extremely proud of. It’s available everywhere. Although it has had no direct impact whatsoever, I do believe it is a gem just sitting there waiting on someone to come along and listen.
If there was one thing you could change about the music industry, what would it be?
I would get rid of streaming. Period. You want to hear a song? Then pay the price of a cheap cup of coffee and you will own it forever. That sounds like a good deal to me. Give artists back the money of their labor. Will it happen? No. For some reason, people think art is free. I assure everyone, a ton of work goes into every detail. People (in the U.S.) will tip a waitress for getting a sugar packet and a coffee. That takes her every bit of 30 seconds. Yet a song could take a very long time. It doesn’t make sense to me.
Where do you see your sound and artistry heading in the future? Are there any exciting new directions you're exploring?
I’m almost finished telling my story. After which case I plan on doing a massive inventory. I have many songs I plan on releasing. Albums, EP’s, you name it. It’s going to take a while for that to get out. I’m talking about a massive amount of music. I’ll release that until it’s all released. And then I will retire. As much as it hurts me to say that.
What is the live music scene like in Chicago, Illinois?
It’s the best in the world. We have a huge list of pretty much whatever you want. Electronic, jazz, of course blues, rock, hip hop, it’s in Chicago. This place has been a hub for many many years and will continue to be. Great food. Great architecture, great music. And very friendly people. Just if your walking on the sidewalk, don’t abruptly stop. They don’t like that much…
Tell us about the last time you performed. Where was the show, and what was your experience like?
It was a night to remember. I was in Springfield, the capital of Illinois. I remember the heat was crazy. I thought I was going to pass out is was so hot. We were all soaked afterwards but the dancing was amazing. It was truly crazy. A great night!
Have you ever been on tour and can you tell us a little about the experience?
I remember playing a string in the midwest. You basically put on a map where you are driving to a line from home to there. And you hit as many places on the way back as you can. I remember hitting Peoria Illinois and ended up with a huge number of people from Indiana. It was insane. There were way too many people in there. One of those shows you do not tell the fire chief about. It was a great time. A lot of smiles, cheers, and very little money to get home on. But I had a blast anyway.
Was there ever a time when you emotionally felt, “I can’t do this anymore”? Can you tell us why this happened and how you found the strength to continue?
Yes. The night I quit playing punk. I was the drummer. Our singer fell asleep on the roof of the club we were playing. How he managed to get up there is anyone's guess. He doesn't remember. I remember someone saying we will get a ton of good press from that. Think about that for a minute. What does that have to do with anything. When a band can make a better name for stunts then you can at playing…that doesnt set a very good precedent. It wasn’t just that. It was the constant stack of everything all in one tub that finally burst. It was time to call it a day anyway. When you know, you know.
What advice would you give your younger self?
Watch out for the scammers. They are thick and relentless. I have a personal vendetta against online scam artists. That is what they are, artists. It is to the point where they make you not want to get to know anyone. For a while, 7/10 people I spoke to were scammers when I first started. It’s ridiculous. Someone should make artists an introductory video to avoid online scams and make it mandatory to watch it. It’s horrible for those who don’t know any better.
What is your favorite song to cover?
I usually don’t do covers in the traditional manner. I usually like to reimagine. That said, so far I would have to say Shout by Tears for Fears is my best reimagining and was a ton of fun. But that is just what it was, for fun. I won’t release anything to any platforms. The copyright is just too much of a hassle.
How do you feel about social media?
I think it is the best thing to happen to artists. I also think it is the worst thing to happen to artists. It allows us to go global. I’m from Chicago. Most of my artist friends and my listeners are based in Europe. Social media made that possible. At the same time, social media was not in any way set up for music. It was set up for other things. Artists kind of co-opted it and used it how they wanted. And it made sense. But the algorithm is not set up to highlight an artist's skillet. It is actually set up to highlight the worst things about an artist. Such as the ability to captivate in 8 seconds. Who ever thought the one to captivate in that short amount of time was good for music? Better yet, why are these people in charge? So it's a catch 22…
If you could go on any late-night talk show, which would it be? And based on present life, what would be the topic of discussion?
I would have to say Conan O’brian. He seems to be more real. Is he still working Late Night anywhere? I have no idea. Based on present life, I would do anything possible to discuss the upper ranks of the music industry as it pertains to blackmailing those involved. It seems to me if anyone has integrity and refuses to be owned, they’re cast aside. I want to know more. I would also be remiss if I said I wouldn’t remind everyone this is why the music industry is crumbling. The worst go to the top while the real get cast aside.
What is your favorite method of connecting with fans?
Fans do not connect in ways they used to. They do not seem to “reach out” anymore. Many are extremely shy. They leave the emoji’s in the comments and I get their message and respond with a thank you, of course. But making connections with individuals in 2024 is a lot tougher than ever. I don’t write dance music or music to have “fun” to. My music is more introspective and serious. With that, those who are into it are the same as I am. They’re not as fast to speak up. But I hear them regardless. And I am completely fine with it. I appreciate each and every last one of them.
When you reach the stage where you have the admiration and respect of other world-known artists, what band or artist would you love to call and say, “Let’s go on tour together”?
I would love to tour with The Shins, but our styles I believe are too separate for overlap…but it would be great.
We have experienced that many people perform acts of selflessness each day. Once your artistry has reached far and wide, how will you use that more powerful voice to have a bigger positive impact on our world?
Dogs. I would do everything in my power to make life better for dogs around the world. That would be my “cause”.
What is the most inspirational thing a fan, or anyone, has told or shown you about your music?
I had someone once comment, “you truly do not care about any algorithm. You perform as if millions are watching and you keep going. I admire that”....
Now I don’t know if this was meant as how I took it, but this individual did notice I actually do perform. That was the main takeaway for me. I perform music all the time and not just put up thumbnails and requests to stream my music. I believe an artist should perform their abilities and not think the present day should exclude them from having to prove everyday they deserve to be here. But I digress…
Thank you so much, Bad Bubble, we appreciate you taking the time to talk to us!
End Interview
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