“White Noise” the latest single from BXRRELL (pronounced buhRELL) crackles with an electric energy that mirrors the harshness of singer-songwriter Sophie Burrell’s experience as a female guitarist navigating the treacherous waters of social media scrutiny. As the seductive guitar riffs intertwine with thumping rhythms, the song pulses with a raw vitality that captures the essence of Sophie’s unfazed composure in the face of adversity from online trolls.
On the song, Sophie says
“’White Noise’ is about how all these ‘tough boys’ sit there behind their screens sharing unwanted opinions, hate and misogyny. I like to “tune it out” so to speak, it becomes ‘White Noise’… just a crackly little detail in the back of my mind, nothing more.”
From the moment the first notes ring out, it’s clear that “White Noise” is a defiant declaration of empowerment. Despite the relentless onslaught of misogynistic comments that have plagued Sophie’s online presence, she refuses to be silenced. Instead, she channels her frustration, anger, and hurt into a musical force to be reckoned with. With each chord and riff, BXRRELL asserts a woman’s right to exist in a male-dominated industry on her own terms.
There’s a playful yet powerful energy to the track, a sense of liberation that comes from embracing one’s true self in the face of adversity. What once shook Sophie to the core now serves as fuel for BXRRELL’s creative fire, driving the band to new heights of expression and authenticity.
“White Noise” is a battle cry for women everywhere who refuse to be silenced or diminished by the noise of society’s expectations. It’s a reminder that strength comes not from conformity, but from embracing the power of your own voice and standing tall in the face of adversity.
Catch BXRRELL live:
30th May – Manchester
31st May – Newcastle
2nd June – Glasgow
5th June – Wolverhampton
6th June – London
7th June – Bristol
EDITOR’S NOTE: artist stylises their name in all caps
