LA-based indie/alt quartet BADTALKERS have shared their new single “No Pity,” officially available for streaming & purchase today on Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes.
“‘No Pity’ touches on the gun violence and drug epidemic in the United States,” drummer Christian Edusada explains. “We wanted to reflect on our daily experiences living in urban communities, as well as current events involving police brutality, protests, and acts of terrorism within the country.”
Though these domestic terrors have been put in the spotlight in recent years, witnessing gang violence and drug deals/usage is nothing new for the members of BADTALKERS. Edusada grew up in Cocoa, FL — the second most dangerous city in the state — and recalls his 8th grade classmate being shot and killed in a drive by. With the other members residing in Compton, CA, their childhoods were not much different.
“Our band is true to ourselves, it makes a statement and doesn’t really fall into what most bands are doing.” says Leon. “We find most of our inspiration from everyday struggles and things that try to keep us down and we try to channel those emotions into our songs. We want to be a voice for those who have gone through the same things we do.” That honesty and self-awareness is at the core of every BADTALKERS song, and it’s one that unquestionably separates them from their indie peers.