Bad Self Portraits erupt with cathartic fire on “All Bark No Bite”

Bad Self Portraits aren't interested in subtlety. On their searing new single “All Bark No Bite,” the Omaha band channels childhood trauma into a raw, defiant anthem that scorches more than it soothes.

Frontwoman Howell balances fury and fragility, speaking to her younger self with unflinching honesty. The track’s slow-burning structure and lyrical gut-punches evoke a sense of unease that lingers long after the final note.

Their upcoming debut I Think I’m Going to Hell is shaping up to be more testimony than tracklist, with “Pensive” and “All Bark No Bite” laying the emotional groundwork. Released through Buy Before You Stream, BSP are prioritising permanence over virality, vinyl for memories that don’t fade. This is a band putting scars on wax.