Baby Said – Who Gives A Rock EP
Portsmouth-based sister duo Baby Said have just released their debut EP, Who Gives A Rock. The Punjabi/Italian sisters, teenagers Veronica and Jess Pal to be specific, offer a fiery blast of pop rock energy reminiscent of Paramore, Olivia Rodrigo, and their favorite act Måneskin, from who they borrowed their namesake. Rock comes and goes quickly at just nine minutes, but it’s full of chunky power chord guitars, bombastic drum energy, and a particular limelight on the duo’s feisty vocals. A grungy bass guitar plucks out the initial notes of standout single “Panic Attack.” Ghostly effects help to give this a mysterious beginning before launching into one of the catchiest moments on the EP. The sisters lay into dramatic effect as they audibly gasp before the chorus, giving a tangible flavor to what it truly feels like to have a panic attack. Moreover, the song itself crescendos purposely, as they tried their best to[...]