The Greatest 'BS' You've Ever Listened To: Baby Encourages Empowerment Through Powerful Alt-Rock on Their Bold and Liberating Debut - Atwood Magazine

      UK alternative rock sister duo Baby Said makes a striking entrance with their debut album BS, which is a fierce and unapologetic collection filled with powerful guitars, sharp lyrics, and raw emotional intensity. Presenting a bold soundtrack for those who choose to speak out and stand up, sisters Veronica and Jess Pal guide us through their electrifying album, sharing personal insights and playful humor about the impact and intention behind each song.

      Stream: “Hate Me” – Baby Said

      While the album is titled ‘BS,’ it is anything but that.

      The music is loud, raw, and chaotic – it embodies ROCK. Baby Said's debut doesn't gently introduce itself or seek approval; it bursts into the room with a roar and a guitar riff, challenging you to not feel something. BS is an explosion of strength, pain, defiance, and demands.

      Across seven intense tracks, the Portsmouth-born sister duo boldly tackles themes of self-doubt, shame, toxic relationships, and inner demons, utilizing overdriven guitars and unfiltered vocals as both weapons and lifelines. This album is for anyone who has ever felt marginalized or diminished – a powerful call to claim your voice, your space, and your value.

      BS – Baby Said

      Every time you talk down to me

      Because you need a boost

      for your self-esteem

      You can't handle your jealousy

      Your ego was

      never mine to nourish

      You desire it, you need it

      But I will always remain undefeated

      You’ll care for me

      Oh, I will make you despise me

      So that you can’t forget me

      I’m going to get into your head

      Make you regret, so get lost

      – “Hate Me,” Baby Said

      Released on March 7th via their own label Pal Records, BS is a significant milestone for Baby Said – the first full-length album from a band that’s been earning their place gig by gig, chord by chord. Hailing from Portsmouth, UK, Italian/Punjabi sisters Veronica (20) and Jess (18) Pal have spent most of their lives creating music together, from busking on the streets to forming a cover band, and performing over 250 shows in the UK before releasing their first original track. That determination paid off: With BS, they present an album as lived-in as it is fierce – a natural evolution of the raw, energetic sound they developed on stage. Co-produced by Patch Boshell and Steven Battelle (who also co-wrote three songs), the album merges grit and precision, combining genuine emotion with tight, dynamic musicianship from a band that knows who they are and what they represent.

      As relentless as it is, BS doesn't merely vent frustrations – it channels them.

      The album brims with exciting energy, but its enduring power comes from its intent. Each scream, riff, and sharp lyric stems from a deeper place: A wish to reclaim space, voice out, and ignite something within listeners. "Our album focuses on us finding the strength in our voices and speaking up," Baby Said shares with Atwood Magazine. "We aim for loud guitars and messages that empower others to also share their experiences and potentially forge connections with others who may relate."

      That intention was established from the outset: Baby Said entered the studio with a clear vision for BS – "lairy" guitars, bold vocals, and lyrics that resonate and uplift. Collaborating with Boshell and Battelle, they cultivated a sound that underpins the narratives they convey: Loud, sharp, and unwavering. "BS," while cheekily referring to the band's initials – an inside joke they found "very funny" – also serves as a comprehensive introduction to Baby Said's mission. "It encapsulates our feelings on our musical journey thus far," they express, "and reflects who we are, our life experiences, and what we stand for."

      Lairy. Powerful. Energetic. That’s how Baby Said describes their debut, and they’re quite right. BS bursts with the kind of high-energy dynamism and unapologetic attitude reminiscent of Avril Lavigne's bratty charm, the cleverness of Wet Leg, the dramatic style of The Last Dinner Party, and the alt-pop punch of The Aces. It’s a sound that boldly claims its space – blending classic rock sensibilities with cutting-edge modernity and raw emotion. Whether they’re snarling or soaring, Baby Said ensures you grasp exactly how they feel, and they make certain you feel it too.

      From the biting sass of “Sweet Talk” to the fierce intensity of “Hate Me,” BS is filled with anthems that don’t hold back.

      “Sweet Talk” sets the stage with a sneer, targeting late-night liars and apathetic flirts who boast but deliver little. "We’re just trying to have some fun," they sing, fully aware of the quick disillusion. The track pairs its sharpest lines with a playful twist: "Started on