Food Near Me and Weather Tomorrow are the two most frequently searched terms on Google. This also happens to be the title of the second album by the band babybaby_explores. The album, released in 2023 on No Gold Records, marks their first official release. The band consists of Lids B-day on vocals and sampler, sam m-h playing electric guitar, and Ramona Cano-Daly handling drum machines.
These three long-time high school friends hail from a suburb of Providence, Rhode Island. The album was recorded in just two days at Machines with Magnets studio with Seth Manchester. The 10 tracks on the album were created through the band’s signature improvisational process.
The band’s creative process centers around spontaneity and improvisation. If a musical idea makes them laugh or feels right, they record it and refine it through repetition. Each member contributes their own ideas, responding to each other and building upon the initial spark.
The songs on “Food Near Me, Weather Tomorrow” are described as “happenings” that the band gets caught up in. The goal is to capture the energy of a shared enjoyable moment and translate that joy into music that resonates with listeners. The album is available in various formats, including a deluxe 12″ vinyl edition limited to 500 copies. It features opaque brown vinyl and includes a high-quality digital download in various formats.
Fans of the band’s previous work will appreciate the evolution of their sound on this album. While retaining their DIY aesthetic, the music is described as more vibrant and focused. The energy of the album is often compared to experiencing the band’s live performance. Besides vinyl, the album can be purchased as a CD, cassette, or digital download.
Album cover art for Food Near Me, Weather Tomorrow
Each CD comes in a unique, hand-drawn case, adding a personal touch to the physical release. The cassette version is limited to 100 copies. Digital downloads include unlimited streaming via the Bandcamp app and high-quality files in various formats, including 24-bit/96kHz. The album explores themes of everyday life, reflecting the common experiences and searches of the average person.
