Bad Bubble, the enigmatic Chicago-based artist behind last year’s ‘Don’t’ has shared a brand new single, titled ‘Sweet Knot’. Released today, the single is a haunting prelude to his upcoming album, ‘Regarding Flor’, and signals a shift towards a more sombre and introspective realm within his established synth-pop style. Venturing into themes of fixation and the fragile ties that bind us to our own demise, it’s a personal track that shares a bold new side of Bad Bubble’s artistry.
From the very start, ‘Sweet Knot’ crafts an immersive sonic experience, blending rich synth textures with melancholic vocal layers, delivering a raw emotional depth that lingers. The track possesses a duality, feeling both intimate and unsettling like a secret whispered in the dead of night. The song itself hinges perfectly on Bad Bubble’s use of metaphors, offering vulnerable lines about love, women, and angels. There’s a poetic edge, with lines like “the flowers never grow back quite the same.” Bad Bubble knows far too well, that someone always leaves. But it is what they leave behind, and how it takes control that bleeds into every moment of the song.
‘Sweet Knot’ is available now across all major streaming platforms, offering listeners a hypnotic blend of synth-driven melancholy and deeply personal storytelling. The track opens with a dreamlike quality, where synth melodies intertwine with Bad Bubble's striking vocals. The soaring choruses and introspective lyrics paint a vivid picture of love's complexities, or perhaps, the aching void left in its absence. The track's ethereal atmosphere blends 80s-90s alternative and techno influences with a contemporary edge.
Bad Bubble prides himself on crafting music that is "100% real", and ‘Sweet Knot’ is a testament to this ethos. It's a journey through longing and self-reflection, offering listeners a moment of raw emotional honesty wrapped in hypnotic synth layers. For those who appreciate nostalgic yet innovative synth-pop, ‘Sweet Knot’ is a compelling listen, its dreamy hooks and stirring lyrics destined to leave a lasting impression.
The forthcoming album, ‘Regarding Flor’, promises to dive further into this uncharted emotional territory, presenting a stark contrast to his previous work while retaining his distinctive atmospheric pull. The album is set to be a new chapter, as Bad Bubble shares, “It will be an epic album introducing a new character to Nad Bubbles legendary 8 album, 8 EP story which stretched over three years in the telling.”
To join Bad Bubble on the road to his new album, be sure to check out his website, or follow him on Instagram and Twitter.
