In a recent interview with Kerrang!, Noah Sebastian of Bad Omens said that the serious part of the music industry seemed like a joke.
Bad Omens and Sebastian didn’t find quick success. Initially a guitarist in local bands, he decided to create his own unique project at 16. Wanting control and to avoid high studio costs, he turned to home studios despite having no experience in recording or singing. His ambition drove him to become not just a band member but also a vocalist and producer. He recalled his early days in music:
“The idea of recording music myself was really appealing, but at the time, I had no experience or competence as a vocalist. I was vulnerable in that regard, and I was anxious at the prospect of me trying to sing or scream in front of someone else.”
The Path To Becoming A Vocalist And Producer
The singer continued, detailing how he learned to record and produce music:
“So, I prioritized learning how to produce and record and built my confidence that way. I spent countless hours on YouTube watching tutorials, researching staging equipment, and learning everything I needed to record and engineer music myself. At that stage, it was very much a one-man-band bedroom project, but it made me realize I could do it.”
Noah’s Take On The Serious Side Of Music
Inspired by artists like David Draiman and The Weeknd, Noah formed Bad Omens with his skills in vocals and production. He aimed to make the band stand out in the music scene and change what it means to be a rock band. However, there was something he wasn’t fully aware of at the time, as the vocalist explained:
“The heavy side of the music industry was like a joke [back then].”
Sebastian also said the following in the rest of his interview while discussing why they need to work in a more disciplined way compared to others:
“[I’m] not talking sh*t on any bands that have more fun than us.”
Bad Omens are working on two albums for 2024. One is “Concrete Forever,” featuring remixes, acoustic versions, and collaborations, while the other is a follow-up to their 2022 album. The release dates aren’t set, but both promise to be true to the band’s style. Also, they’ll join Bring Me The Horizon on a UK arena tour starting January 9 in Cardiff, alongside other supporting acts.
