Austin Town Hall Compares Billy Bonbon to Early Surfer Blood
July 7, 2025 | Review | Austin Town Hall
Texas-based music blog Austin Town Hall featured Billy Bonbon's "TOMORROW," drawing comparisons to early Surfer Blood and praising the Paris band's "boisterous brand of pop rock" with shoegaze and dream pop influences.
"A Heavy Growl That You're Forced to Confront"
Austin Town Hall praised Billy Bonbon's approach to songwriting, noting they "approach their songwriting with this sense of fervor that's undeniable, as they almost make this song a heavy growl that you're forced to confront."
The review highlighted the band's ability to balance contrasting elements—"They balance out a sugary vibe that works against the harsher elements that crash upon the listener, particularly in the way the two vocal pieces seem to work against one another."
The blog concluded with a powerful comparison: "In a way, it reminds me of early Surfer Blood with bit more allegiance to noise!"
Pop Rock Meets Shoegaze Noise
Austin Town Hall recognized Billy Bonbon's distinctive sonic approach, blending accessible pop rock structures with heavier shoegaze and noise influences. The review positions the band as part of a lineage of indie rock acts that balance sweetness with aggression.
About Austin Town Hall
Austin Town Hall is a Texas-based music blog covering emerging indie, alternative, and rock artists from around the world. The site has built a reputation for discovering and championing artists before they break into wider recognition.
