The Baby Seals Drop “Mild Misogynyst” Single & Video & Announce Debut Album “Chaos”

Cambridgeshire-based punk trio, The Baby Seals have announced their explosive debut full length, Chaos, will be released this Spring and they have also revealed the lead single and video, Mild Misogynist. They are releasing Chaos on their own label, Trapped Animal Records, that was formed with their manager, Joel and lead singer, Kerry Devine, to launch The Baby Seals first EP in 2017. The band are also signing to label mate’s Grrrl Gang‘s Indonesian label, Green Island Music for Asia / Pacific, and Big Romantic Records for Japan & Taiwan as well as a publishing deal with Wipe Out Music Publishing. The home made video for Mild Misogynist was filmed in the fens by Kat Cashman and sees the band do what they do best, which is to dick about and have a good time.

Chaos is a sonic exploration that blends heavy guitars, a pop edge, and a punk rock garage spirit with a heavy attack. The band, comprised of Amy “Amos” Devine on drums and backing vocals, Kate Shore on bass and backing vocals and Kerry Devine on guitar and lead vocals, deliver a raw and energetic collection that captures the essence of their live performances. Recorded in March 2023 in Thaxted, just outside of Essex, Chaos embodies the DIY ethos that has defined The Baby Seals‘ approach to music. Working with engineer Joe in a secluded outhouse surrounded by fields, the band laid down the tracks live over a day, capturing the unfiltered essence of their sound. Joe’s extensive collection of homemade pedals added a unique touch to the recording, while Benny T’s mixing expertise brought the album to its final form. The decision to minimise post-production sets Chaos apart from previous recordings, reflecting the band’s commitment to authenticity and a desire to showcase their growth and maturity.

“Chaos is the next phase in life for us lasses in the band – babies and mid-life responsibilities. The album definitely is about how we feel and experience the world around us in our 30s and 40s. Someone who heard the album recently said it’s like the The Baby Seals have grown up and I liked that because that’s what I feel likes happened to me in the last two years… The album definitely has Themes: inclusivity, gender inequality, the mental load, the motherload, power, body positivity, challenging taboos, liberation. The importance of what to take seriously and what not to take seriously.” (Kerry Devine)