The Sonder Bombs - Modern Female Rockstar (2018)

The Sonder Bombs' upbeat mixture of ukulele-driven melodies and distorted guitars is the brainchild of vocalist Willow Hawks and her partner in crime Jimmy Wilkens. The two began writing and recording songs in their bedroom studio in Lakewood, Ohio in early 2016. Wanting an even more aggressive sound, they brought in drummer Eric Heald and bassist Kevin Cappy, which added an entire new dynamic to the band’s unique style now called “uke-punk.” Hawks’ stunningly powerful voice sings of serious topics ranging from her experiences as a woman to wanting to move to escape today’s political climate. The band’s name comes from the definition of “sonder,” which is the awareness that each passerby is experiencing a life as vivid and complex as your own, and that sudden realization can hit you like a bomb. The Sonder Bombs carry a message of social consciousness all while delivering a high-energy emotional performance. The Sonder Bombs quickly took over the local scene with the release of their self-titled EP in 2017. Following the release, the band performed as local support for incredible artists including The Drums and Bren Lukens of Modern Baseball. Later that year, they released a single titled “Switzerland” leading up to playing Snowed In Music Festival alongside PUP, Adult Mom, Diet Cig and more. Eager to tour, the band embarked on an action-packed DIY run spanning the midwest in support of another single titled “Shitty Boyfriend.” The single, released in March 2018, landed itself on Spotify’s “Punk Unleashed” & “New Punk Tracks” playlists and also garnered the attention of national and international press including Gold Flake Paint and Alternative Press. Shortly after, the band decided to sign with Take This To Heart Records. The Sonder Bombs recently recorded a full-length album “MODERN FEMALE ROCKSTAR” at Compass Audio with producers Steve Perrino and Madeline Finn. The album will be out on October 12th, 2018 via Take This To Heart Records.