EP REVIEW: BASTETTE- EXPOSED.

 

Wigan's own female-fronted Rock band Bastette release the sophomore EP Exposed this Friday (September 17th) via RPM records.

The pop/rock act combines gritty lyrical content, powerful melodies and pop stylings to create a five-track EP that covers themes such as love, betrayal, control and manipulation. The EP was produced by Gareth Nuttall at The Lounge Recording Studio in Wigan.

The opener "Stand Back" is a dark pop track with a strong message behind the track. Vocalist Catherine Kenyon sings over pounding drums and an eerie electronic ambience. Next up is "Talk About It", a gritty track with Kenyon sounding like a defiant woman in the face of adversity.

Bastette writes original songs with raw passion and empathy to drive such aforementioned issues to the listener. Kenyon comes across as a competent frontwoman unafraid to open up. The vocalist's relatable and evocative timbre is sung from the heart over a sonic rock guitar sound.

No more so than the malignant "Sick And Twisted",  and the equally haunting melodies of "Rollercoaster". And finally, "Poison" completes this short outing for the Lancastrians. Kenyon's intimate vocals stretch across an edgy rock track that shows pop stylings in the chorus. The upbeat electronic background is in stark contrast to the humbled melodies of the lead singer. Overall, Bastette lay themselves bare with a release that tells us more about their spirit and resolves.

Words by Anselm Anderson

'Bastette Exposed' is out Friday 17th September. Pre-order it here: https://bastette.bigcartel.com/

Click Here to read more about the album,https://anselmanderson.blogspot.com/2021/06/brit-rockers-bastette-premiere-new.html

'BASTETTE EXPOSED' TRACKLIST:

1. Stand Back
2. Talk About It
3. Sick & Twisted
4. Rollercoaster
5. Poison


BASTETTE LIVE:

25th September - LIVERPOOL, Grand Central Hall (w/ Massive Wagons)
20th November - MANCHESTER, Rebellion (w/ Marisa and the Moths)
26th November - BIRMINGHAM, Engine Room (w/ Marisa and the Moths)
9th December - BLACKPOOL, The Waterloo (w/ Marisa and the Moths)
10th December - NOTTINGHAM, Rough Trade (w/ Marisa and the Moths)
11th December - BRADFORD, Nightrain (w/ Marisa and the Moths)
12th December - HULL, Old School House (w/ Marisa and the Moths)
18th December - READING, Purple Turtle (w/ Marisa and the Moths)

BASTETTE IS:

Caroline Kenyon - Vocals/Songwriter
Sam Newiss - Lead Guitar
Eoin Kelly - Rhythm Guitar
Paddy Duffy - Bass
Rob Hirst - Drums

CONNECT WITH BASTETTE:

Official Website: https://www.bastette.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bastette
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BastetteMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bastetteuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bastetteuk
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bastetteukofficial

"Sick and Twisted"

"Rollercoaster"