Beabadoobee: Pylon review – voice of a generation’s surprisingly relatable rampage through rock star rage

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Beabadoobee: Pylon review – voice of a generation’s surprisingly relatable rampage through rock star rage

The Guardian · 1 week ago

Beabadoobee's fourth album "Pylon" showcases her continued evolution as a musician who has achieved cult stardom amongst young women whilst remaining largely unknown to the broader public, exemplifying modern culture's fragmented nature. The album blends 90s alt-rock influences with pop sensibility and explores the familiar rock star experiences of touring and navigating false friendships, yet remains grounded in themes that resonate with her devoted fanbase's lived experiences of early adulthood and relationships.

The 26-year-old British-Filipino songwriter's previous album "This Is How Tomorrow Moves" (2024) debuted at No 1 on the UK charts, whilst her biggest hit "Death Bed" with Powfu has accumulated more than 2 billion streams. "Pylon" arrives with an impressive roster of guest appearances from Paramore's Hayley Williams, Deftones' Chino Moreno, The 1975's Matty Healy and George Daniel, and Turnstile's Brendan Yates. Her forthcoming UK tour is housed exclusively in arenas including the O2 and Madison Square Garden, cementing her mainstream commercial success despite her relative anonymity outside her core demographic.

  • Album balances star-level success with intimate connection to devoted young female fanbase
  • Features high-profile collaborators; previous album hit UK No 1; Death Bed has 2bn+ streams
  • Explores tour fatigue and early adulthood with 90s alt-rock fused with pop sensibility

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