Naarm/Melbourne trio BB Sabina have blown me away with their latest single “Multititude.” This song defies categorisation, instead drawing elements of post-rock, electronica, trip hop and synthwave together to create something that’s so original and exciting. It’s only fitting that it doesn’t fit into a neat box though, as frontwoman Beth Uhe wrote the song as a protest against being classified or categorised by others.
“The song explores what it means to contain many facets and contradictions and to be in a constant state of flux – the beauty and magic of this,” she explained. “It’s a reflection on queerness, gender, and beyond. The song feels like a strong statement about who I am. How I don’t easily fit into a box, and feeling uncomfortable when someone tries to put me in a box, how this can feel so limiting.”
This is the second incarnation of BB Sabina. Beth formed the band in the Northern Territory and released a debut EP in 2019. However, in 2020 she moved back to her hometown of Naarm/Melbourne and began experimenting with new sounds and textures. She found bass guitarist and synth player Warrick Newman through an advertisement and soon recruited Warrick’s jamming buddy, drummer Travis Germaine.
Discover this exciting new lineup when BB Sabina launches “the single”Multitude” for hometown fans at The Gem on April 12. The show kicks off at 4 pm and entry is free.
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