Electro-punk trio Bae Baracus have announced the release of their brand-new EP, “Escape to Freedom,” via Boomsmack Records.
Born in the depths of a snowy weekend in xwesam with the world in meltdown, Escape to Freedom is the latest wild and wonderful transmission from the Bae Baracus sonic universe. It’s a full-flavored, four-track experience brimming with bold experimentation, raw energy, and unwavering defiance—a testament to the band’s electric chemistry and uncompromising creativity.
Bae Baracus just keeps on giving. Their offbeat, upbeat pop-electro style returns with a punch, as the band continues to spin chaos into catharsis. Whether it’s pounding resistance anthems or slow-burning revelations, Escape to Freedom makes it clear: the revolution comes with a beat.
TRACK LISTING
1. Transgressive
This blistering electro-banger is an anthem for outsiders and warriors of justice. It’s about embracing your inner freak and standing tall in a techno-fascistic future. Inspired by those who’ve fought for hard-won rights—women, immigrants, Indigenous peoples, POC, and especially LGBTQ2SI+ communities—Transgressive celebrates rebellion and pride with a thunderous pulse.
Official music video out Friday, April 4, 2025.
2. Brink of Volition
A desolate, frozen soundscape slowly overtaken by a relentless, marching beat. It began as an attempt to create something “soothing,” but instead became a song about power—about knowing, even in the darkest moments, that you still have control over your own actions.
“To me, the most soothing thought in a dark moment is knowing that maybe you still have some power of your own actions.” – Dolly De Guerre
3. London Calling
Bae’s first-ever cover—and what a choice. The Clash classic London Calling is reimagined with urgency, edge, and a deep respect for the original message. It’s a rallying cry for now, just as much as then: unite, resist, and fight against unjust regimes.
A sonic S.O.S. for our times.
4. Wwise Words
When someone asked, “Can you produce a dance track on the fly?”, Bae said, “Fuck yes!” The result is Wwise Words—a sensual, slow-motion revelation. A shimmering groove born in the moment, only to pull back just before the thought crystallizes. It’s Bae’s version of a l’esprit d’escalier—the feeling of a perfect response coming to you just a second too late.
Escape to Freedom is a cathartic, defiant, and magnetic EP. It’s music made in madness, and for it. A celebration of resistance, self-expression, and the strange joy of dancing through the collapse.
