Beabadoobee’s Perspective on Imperfection in Music
Beabadoobee shared her thoughts on creating perfect songs, expressing her preference for imperfection in her music.
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In an interview with Cosmopolitan, the “Beaches” singer discussed her belief that songs should mirror “real life,” adding that mistakes and stumbles contribute to what makes a song unique.
Uniqueness in Music Creation
“I think about beauty standards and how people ruin their face to make it perfect,” she mentioned to the publication. “They are losing their uniqueness. I feel the same with music. You want to hear the mistakes because that’s what makes it special.”
When asked about the music equivalent of a button nose, Beabadoobee (real name Beatrice Laus) replied: “Well, I don’t want that! Let’s leave it crooked.”
She added, “Maybe I write a song and it doesn’t follow the exact rules of songwriting. Or maybe the word doesn’t make sense next to it, but that’s what I say. That’s why people like my music.”
The “Talk” singer reflected on how writing music helps her “calm her inner child.”
“I can’t do it when I’m writing my journal or indulging in bad things, but writing a song is the purest form of art and emotion for me,” she explained, admitting that she used to “cringe” when listening to her debut album, 2020’s “Fake It Flowers”.
“I couldn’t listen to it! I feel a lot of sympathy for myself today—like, ‘Oh, bless you!’ You’ll be okay, Bea!” she shared. “(Now) I see a young girl going through this very necessary stage of life. I went through this for a lot of people to see. Without it, I wouldn’t be the person I am today, and it makes me appreciate this part of my life.”
Recent Releases and Upcoming Shows
Beabadoobee’s latest work is her third album, This Is How Tomorrow Moves. In a four-star review, NME described the album as “a heartbreaking song filled with many complex and often conflicting emotions, laying bare the complicated realities of a young woman.” This theme runs throughout “This Is How Tomorrow Moves,” showcasing Beabadoobee’s ability to encapsulate the complexities of growing up with candidness. The collection is a poignant and powerful representation of her experiences.
The album secured the 50th spot in NME‘s “The 50 Best Albums of 2024,” where journalist Hannah Milrea remarked, “Beabadoobee’s third album is a beautiful thing. She continues to document her coming of age through music, her journey of becoming a woman, playing slick indie rock infused with jazzy folk (“Real Man”) and slacker (“Beaches”). All of this is driven by Beabadoobee’s stellar lyricism and storytelling.”
In other news, the “Perfect Pair” singer is slated to open for Sabrina Carpenter’s 2025 Hyde Park BST show and plans to perform at the Laneway Festival next summer.
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