Brigitte Calls Me Baby

“Irreversible” is not only the title of the new album by the American alternative rock band Brigitte Calls Me Baby, but also the perfect word to describe the effect this band has on its listeners. Anyone who has seen the quartet perform live will be irrevocably enchanted by the intense, emotionally charged live performances the band has been delivering since its founding in 2022.

Frontman Wes Leavins had already gained his first musical experiences in various musical theater productions before his obvious talent led others to encourage him to start making music on his own. That’s when Jack Fluegel (guitar), Devin Wessels (bass), and Jeremy Benshish (drums) came into the picture; Leavins eventually joined forces with them to form Brigitte Calls Me Baby—a band name inspired by the French actress Brigitte Bardot. In 2024, the quartet released their electrifying debut album, *The Future Is Our Way Out*, which cemented their status as an up-and-coming alternative rock band to watch. This initial breakthrough led to sold-out tours in Europe, the U.S., and the U.K., as well as opening slots for bands like The Strokes.

Despite being constantly on the road, Brigitte Calls Me Baby never neglected their own musical catalog and, just a few months ago, released their second album, “Irreversible,” which was largely created between the tour bus and concert venues. In their rich lyrics, Brigitte Calls Me Baby truly delve into emotions of all kinds and, across the eleven songs on the new album, celebrate the often overwhelming emotional diversity that life brings. The overall sound—combining Wes Leavins’ rousing vocals with the harmonious playing of his bandmates—evokes influences from many great bands. From The Strokes to the distinctive vocal style of Elvis Presley—to whom Leavins is frequently compared—and on to the now-legendary sound of The Smiths, one can repeatedly find exciting elements in Brigitte Calls Me Baby that the quartet transforms into something new and uniquely their own.

The Chicago-based band’s live shows amplify the nostalgic, wistful atmosphere characteristic of many of their tracks many times over, creating epic, grand moments that evoke a liberating feeling in their audience. Following their nearly sold-out tour in March, fans will have another chance to see the band live this coming September at shows in Berlin, Hamburg, and Cologne.