"Could they be the band to bring feminist punk into the mainstream"
Joyzine
"The tension and guitar riffs are breath-taking… ‘Chaos’ demonstrates the versatility of this band...a glorious garage punk aesthetic"
Clash Music
"Bringing the gritty sound and empowering ideology of riot grrrl into 2024...thunderous...an album that lives up to its title"
Louder Than War
"Go buy it"
★★★★ The Punk Site
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The Baby Seals celebrate the release of their debut album, Chaos. An album that has taken their music across the globe - come and get involved!
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Formed in September 2014, The Baby Seals emerged from a pub chat in Cambridge among Amos, Kerry and founding member Jaz, sparked by the idea of creating a band that humorously explores the challenges of everyday female experience. A colleague of Amos's said she was off to Hunstanton to see "the baby seals". On realising she meant seal pups, not a band, Amos suggested "The Baby Seals" as the group’s name. The journey continued in March 2015, when Kerry gained recognition as the "labia girl" at a party, having written their first song, "My Labia's Lopsided, But I Don't Mind".
By September of the same year, the trio officially established the band, writing songs such as "Period Drama", "Guuurl," and "Money Honey." From 2015 to 2019, The Baby Seals built a solid reputation, touring Germany three times, Italy, playing the main stage at Rebellion Festival in Blackpool, and amassing a dedicated fan base. The band's momentum was paused during the COVID-19 pandemic and a period of maternity leave in 2019 to 2022.
In 2022, a new chapter unfolded as Kate, a friend of Amos and a fan of the band, joined as the bassist. Later that year, establishing themselves as a formidable live act, The Baby Seals supported Headswim at a sold out show at Camden Underworld, and Billy Nomates on her 2022 tour. Previous touring and support buddies include legends such as Martha, The Raincoats, The Pearl Hearts, Arxx, Eli, Molly Punch, Jelly Cleaver, Dream Nails, The Menstrual Cramps, The Ramonas.
This revitalised lineup set the stage for a significant milestone in 2023 when Kerry, drawing inspiration from her experiences as a new mother, led The Baby Seals back into the studio to record their debut album, "Chaos".
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