The Baby Seals

Cambridgeshire-based punk trio, The Baby Seals announce their explosive debut album, Chaos. They are releasing it on their own label, Trapped Animal - the label formed with their manager, Joel and lead singer, Kerry Devine - originally created just to launch the ‘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 plus Big Romantic Records for Japan & Taiwan.

AND the band have also signed to Wipe Out Music Publishing, home of killer DIY legends such as Pigsx7 & JOHN!

Filmed in the fens by Kat Cashman, The Baby Seals return with a home-made video for Mild Misogynist. The band wanted to do what they do best, which is to dick about and have a good time. Their props were found/made on the day with the help of Kerry and Amy’s Uncle Wilf. They raided their Auntie Maggie's wardrobe for extra props. Kerry’s recently been watching Humpty Dumpty and the twirlywoos with her 2 year old and used this as inspiration for the band's egg costumes (hula hoops and dust sheets) and “choreography”.

"Chaos," 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, delivers 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.

On Chaos Kerry says: “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."