The recent single of The Bad Actors, “Self Made Billionaire” brings about a combination of enthralling energy and tune that will undoubtedly hook the listeners. This track has a lively sound that is both memorable and contagious and combines funk with rock influences.
Right away, this song arrests you with its dynamic guitars and driving drums, setting the scene for an exciting musical journey. These vocals are delivered in a charismatic style with lots of showiness but they never fail to impress. It’s their seamless chemistry; not just from being lifelong friends but also because of sharing a love for music that defines The Bad Actors. In Remi’s case, he is like an electric surge on stage whereas Jay’s drumming may be laid-back yet it is still as precise as it should be – together they form the perfect backdrop for Khalil’s shenanigans thus making a performance nothing short of electrifying.
“Self Made Billionaire” however takes this notion to task with a sense of irony and continual beats challenging the idea that success comes only through hard work. It’s the humorous tone in which these lyrics are given and the toe-tapping good music at least makes one think about them. The song features polished production by David Sanderson who worked with Reverend and The Makers before; thereby enhancing its already impressive sound quality. All elements blend together seamlessly from pulsating grooves to sparse mocking riffs making it an equally thought provoking as well as enjoyable piece to listen to.
In general, “Self Made Billionaire” is evidence enough that The Bad Actors can produce meaningful yet appealing songs. With infectious energy and clever lyrics though, it is bound to resonate with people thereby further cementing their place in today’s music environment.
ABOUT THE BAND:
“Indie rock to make your head bop,” the two-piece power trio. 🤘🏾🤘🏻🤖
The Bad Actors, an electric new outfit here to bathe your mundane routine in a bright orange glow. Contemplative singer/songwriter tunes meet devil-may-care rock. The Hives, Arctic Monkeys, The Police and Jimi Hendrix are found influencing pounding beats, expressive guitar lines and pop-y ear-worm melodies.
Scissor-kicks and stage tricks are the MO of “kinetic” frontman Remi. His voltaic stage presence helped win slots at Isle of Wight, Hillsborough festival, and a Riverside festival headline with previous projects. Whilst Jay’s laid-back technical drumming, matching his own personality in feel but not in introversion, forms the springboard for Remi’s antics.
The duo became friends at school when Remi told Jay he needed a drummer Jay obliged, learned drums and joined the band. Down-to-Earth, indie-punk songwriting saw them named in BBC Introducing Sheffield’s best tracks of 2014 list.
Fast forward a decade and the punk roots are ever-present but are seeded in a bed of groove and melody. Songs wrap themes of infidelity, homelessness and existential longing in neat 3 minute packages. But catchy hooks will have you singing along before you realise the gravity.
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