Razor Braids – Berate Me

Today, Razor Braids return with the third single ahead of their forthcoming album Big Wave (out June 7th). A cathartic and honest tale about the anxieties of forming a new relationship, the single is now available on most streaming platforms.  

Throughout “Berate Me”, Razor Braids bring self-awareness to the forefront, while highlighting insecurities and focal points of improvement. Simultaneously, the trio maintain a lighthearted and almost sarcastic heir to their flaws, making the track a relatable experience for a lot of hopeless romantics. It’s a sleek indie rock tune with intense healing powers, and sonically invokes the likes of Mannequin Pussy, Indigo de Souza, or Rilo Kiley.

When speaking about the inspiration behind “Berate Me”, Hollye Bynum of Razor Braids says the following:

“Berate Me is about entering a new romantic relationship with someone and the anxiety and baggage you bring along with you. The healing done from past experiences has led you to the realization that you should be treated better than you’ve been. You recognize the patterns not only with past partners, but also within yourself. What is my role in this? What unhealthy behaviors am I exhibiting? It sometimes sucks to be self-aware. There’s this sense of playing it cool and really badass in a new relationship when in fact you’re like shitting your pants. You don’t want to show all your skeletons in the closet.”

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