Spotlight: ADPTD Releases New Rock EP “Bedroom Walls”
Music encompasses the ability to share every feeling someone can have. Whether it is loneliness, anger, hate, love, and so on, an artist who can emotionally connect with listeners is one to watch out for. This artist’s debut EP does just that. The amount of truth and raw emotion captured in these songs provides listeners with the feeling that they are not alone.
About ADPTD
Adptd released her compelling debut alternative rock EP “Bedroom Walls” on Feb. 25. Her EP is completely DIY which allows her talent and passion for music to come through even more. Josie Randle is the frontwoman, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer behind Adptd. Adptd takes inspiration from 2000s emo rock, top 40 hits, and other artists within the pop/rock and pop-punk genre. Randle’s music focuses on hardships she has faced and allows her unwavering vulnerability and honesty to come through in her music, Her new EP conveys an openness regarding anxiety, depression, relationships, and political racism. In “Bedroom Walls”, Randle discusses her experiences throughout life and provides a vulnerable insight.
Randle said “It takes a lot of time and emotion to heal. Writing these songs in my bedroom studio and working through so many feelings I've endured and experienced let me really dig into these songs and production. There are definitely lots of hard truths, mental health strains, loss of loved ones, and more poured into these songs but music has allowed me to open up and share these emotions and feelings I've gone through. I hope listeners will be able to relate to the vibe of these songs and the lyrics as well. I'm stoked to be able to finally release this album and eventually start playing shows.”
“Bedroom Walls”
This EP of seven songs is truly great. The emotion behind Randle’s voice is so inspiring and you can just hear the passion in her voice. The song “Bedroom Walls” starts off with this really cool digital synth sound. It sets the tone for the rest of the song. This song is about a relationship falling apart and you can hear the vulnerability. The song “Revive the Soul” is about struggling with mental health and is so honest. The lyrics, in particular, that stand out to me are “‘Cause I’m falling down the rabbit hole/ I wanna feel like myself/ I wanna know that I am fine/ ‘Cause the demons inside my head say things that keep me up at night”. That feeling some know all too well. Not being able to sleep because your thoughts won’t stop. Feeling helpless and alone in the middle of the night is one of the worst feelings. These lyrics provide an insight into the artist and her openness about her struggles lets listeners who are going through the same things that they are not alone. Her song “Scared” also really stood out to me. This song provides an insight into Randle’s emotions and thoughts about political racism. The amount of sheer truth this song possesses is beyond me. It is so real and raw. The lyrics “I’m tired of the pain/ If I don’t care what you look like/ Why do you feel so scared at night/ Where’s the justice/ Where’s the judge/ Where’s the action/ Where’s the love”. These lyrics are perfection. Again, Randle’s raw vulnerability and emotion encapsulate the EP.
The stereotypes surrounding mental health are plaguing those affected. Taking care of your Mental health is one of the most important things you can do to take care of yourself. The stigma regarding mental health leaves some not wanting to talk about it. Adptd opens up a conversation about mental health such as anxiety and depression. Her vulnerability and willingness to share her experiences make listeners feel like they are not alone, and that is all anyone wants. The EP also opens up discussions surrounding systematic/political racism. Again, a lot of people do not like to talk about or even acknowledge this huge problem in our world. Being about to open up about her experiences provides her music with a vulnerability I have not quite heard before in other music. Her vulnerability and truthfulness are refreshing and the ability to talk about heavy topics is what makes her music emotionally resonate with listeners.
Overall
Adptd is a lyrical genius and takes personal experiences and pain and creates beauty with it. Hoping to connect with her fans, Josie Randle does just that with her new EP “Bedroom Walls”. You can listen to “Bedroom Walls” here on Spotify. Looking forward to hearing new raw, emotional, and brilliant music from Adptd. You can follow Adptd here.
Written by: Julia Wright (she/her)
