Babe Report delivers an urgent message over a bed of distortion on their new single “Turtle of Reaper.” Even in a forest of dense textures, the crescendos are as clear as fireworks against midnight blue. Babe Report captures the break-neck tempos of punk and spins them into the context of grunge for a track brimming with neck-breaking tempos and thought-provoking concepts. The nuanced musicianship is what brings this track to life. The way Babe Report created this song allowed classic punk ethos to emerge while showcasing the band’s dedication to creating a refreshing sound. “Turtle of Reaper” is a quick yet potent single from a band that scoffs at the conventional and finds solace in chugging arrangements and making the complex appear simple.
“This is an indictment of what often feels like fear-mongering in click-bait media. I mention the Nadig News in particular since they religiously publish crime reports. I honestly find reading those fascinating, but it feels like a way to keep people on edge and xenophobic,” explains the band on their new single. “I’m sure that’s not Nadig’s intention (I actually have heard Brian Nadig is cool, and I respect that a family-run print newspaper can exist in 2024), but it comes off that way sometimes. Especially since it is often printed alongside a column by mega-wang Russ Stewart. Anyway, the chorus is a call back to 12/31/99, when all the news told people to turn off their computers before Y2K or else! “
