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What Is Burton Badman's 'Hard Sense of War' About? Meet the Band
Post-rock, prog and theatrical darkness, built by two creative engines since 2017. Here's your guide.
Not every great band arrives with a viral moment. Burton Badman built its catalog over years and releases its music independently. Their 2022 track "Hard Sense of War" carries a weighty title, so here's what to know about the band behind it.
Who Are Burton Badman?
According to the band's Spotify biography, Burton Badman came together in its current form in 2017 around its two main creative engines, Ran Shedlinsky and Dan Yachin.
The band's catalog mixes two kinds of material. Some songs accumulated over several years and, in the band's words, withstood the test of time. Others are newer songs that grew out of the group's chemistry together. The bio credits the members' varied influences and extensive experience with making it possible for the band to produce its music independently.
The Sound: Post-Rock, Prog and Theatre
Burton Badman describes its music as a personal blend with hues of post-rock, prog, dark and theatrical styles. Here's a quick guide to those terms:
- Post-rock uses rock instruments to build atmosphere and texture, often favoring long, slow-building arrangements over verse-chorus structure. Think Sigur Rós or Explosions in the Sky.
- Prog, short for progressive rock, is known for ambitious song structures, unusual time signatures and big musical ideas. Pink Floyd, Genesis and Rush are touchstones.
- Theatrical rock leans into drama and storytelling, with songs that feel like scenes in a play.
Put together, that description points to music that's dramatic and layered.
About "Hard Sense of War"
"Hard Sense of War" was released on June 27, 2022, and runs a little over four minutes. At the time of writing, it has more than 10,000 plays on Spotify.
The title points toward conflict and its weight, a theme that suits the band's self-described dark, theatrical side. For a band that values songs that stand the test of time, it's a fitting subject. Unfortunately, few themes have proven as timeless.
Why Independent Bands Like This Matter
Burton Badman is a good reminder of how much music is being made outside the industry spotlight. Bands with years of experience are now recording, releasing and building audiences on their own, and Burton Badman currently reaches more than 1,300 monthly listeners on Spotify.
Who Will Love It?
If you're into post-rock, prog and music with a theatrical streak, Burton Badman deserves a spot in your queue. Start with "Hard Sense of War," then explore the rest of their catalog.
Where to Listen
Stream "Hard Sense of War" on Burton Badman's Spotify page.
Sources
Spotify — "Burton Badman" artist biography