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Badflower is an American rock band founded in Los Angeles. The band is composed of singer/guitarist Josh Katz, lead guitarist Joey Morrow, bass guitarist Alex Espiritu and drummer Anthony Sonetti. The band is signed to Big Machine / John Varvatos Records and was named Artist of the Week by Apple Music after the release of their EP Temper in 2016. Their debut studio album, OK, I'm Sick, was released on February 22, 2019. Their second album, This Is How the World Ends, was released on September 24, 2021.

Key Information

History

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Formation and indie label releases (2010s–2014)

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Badflower's earliest incarnation, the Cartunes, formed in 2010, when music school students, Josh Katz and Joey Morrow, met at their Hollywood apartment building. The pair moved in together, and began writing songs for their 5-piece band. They released a self produced EP in 2011 but after losing their bass player and rhythm guitarist, reformed as rock band Badflower, recruiting Espiritu and Sonetti to round out their ranks.[2][3] They played several shows in Los Angeles including a weekly residency at The Key Club[4] and gained attention from satellite radio personality and former NSYNC member Lance Bass.[5] After a performance at The Troubadour, opening for Kongos,[6] the band signed with former independent record label Hundred Handed and began recording their first music release.

Major label signing and Temper EP (2015–2016)

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Group photo of Badflower

Badflower released their debut single "Soap" via Hundred Handed records on March 4, 2015, and debuted its music video on Loudwire the same day.[7] Shortly after the release the band flew to the United Kingdom to support Australian pop duo The Veronicas and played to sold out venues including London's Heaven. Then, upon returning to the US, the band headed straight back on tour to play several showcases in Austin, Texas for SXSW and South by So What?! in Grand Prairie, Texas supporting Circa Survive.[8] A demo version of the band's song "Animal" was also used in record label executive John Varvatos's show during New York Fashion Week.[9] The band was then flown out to New York City to showcase for Varvatos and head executives at Republic Records with the prospect of making a deal.[citation needed] After the performance, the label immediately began negotiations which included a buy-out from their previous deal with Hundred Handed.[citation needed]

Impatient with the negotiations, the band took it upon themselves to begin recording an album in their garage. On March 10 the band signed with John Varvatos / Republic Records. When the conversation about making an album began, the band confessed they had already begun making it in their garage and submitted a nearly complete version of "Temper" to the label. To the band's surprise, the label loved the self-produced collection and began preparing to release the unanimous favorite, "Animal," as the first single.[10] "Animal" was premiered on Guitar World website and released on September 1, 2016.[9] Following the release of the single, the band performed across the US in support of Billy Talent on the "Afraid of Heights" tour in September, 16. While on tour, the band gained attention from active rock radio stations and top programmers for iTunes and Apple Music.[citation needed]

The band's debut EP, Temper dropped on November 4, 2016 and Badflower was named Apple Music's Artist of the week.[11] "Good, Old-Fashioned Rock n' Roll May Have Just Made a Modern Comeback," declares Nylon Magazine[12] Active and Alternative rock radio began spinning "Animal" regularly and was added by stations such as SiriusXM Octane and was voted #1 on KROQ locals only for multiple weeks in a row.[13] iTunes named "Animal" among the best rock songs and Temper among best rock albums of 2016.[14] A few songs from Temper were also featured on Spotify's most streamed music playlists including New Music Friday[15] Following the buzz, Badflower was asked to headline KCRW's School night in West Hollywood, California on December 19, 2016. The band recruited friend and Big Bang Theory actor Johnny Galecki to join them on stage to close the show.[16] On December 31 "Animal" entered into the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart and peaked at number 28.[17] In addition, by March 2017 their single "Animal" from Temper had cracked at 1 million Spotify streams and as of 2018 has garnered them over 2,000,000 streams.[citation needed] Soon after the release of Temper EP on December 12, 2016, Badflower began touring to promote the release.[18]

Josh Katz by Melanie Mae Williamson

Touring and debut studio album (2017–2020)

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Badflower as well as American rock band Red Sun Rising would be opening acts for Pop Evil on their "Rock 'N' Roll Now" Tour from January to February 2017.[19] After the tour, they would be the supporting bands with Bleeker and Beware of Darkness, as well as two additional shows with Red Sun Rising, playing at various music festivals like Buzzfest, Rock on Range and River City Rock Fest.[20] They would also put on a summer tour with the rock group Goodbye June from Nashville, Tennessee, and In addition, it was announced they were to do several more headlines at major festivals like Louder Than Life Festival in Kentucky[21] They have opened for Of Mice & Men, Greta Van Fleet, IDK, From Ashes to New, The Struts, Pop Evil, Bleeker, Beware of Darkness, The Wrecks, and Red Sun Rising[22]

During the tour, a previously unreleased track, "Move Me", was released on the band's Facebook page. Katz explained he wrote the song while heartbroken at his Thousand Oaks home in 2015.[23] However, four days after the release of "Move Me", their tour van was broken into outside a venue in Los Angeles. Their backpacks, wallets, laptops, cameras, gear etc. were stolen and they were forced to cancel two shows in Santa Cruz and Berkeley.[24] The tour reconvened soon after, and their track "White Noise", from their Temper EP, reached 1 million plays on Spotify.[25]

On September 9, 2017 it was revealed on Facebook they were to start recording for their first full length album with their record label, being the first rock group to sign a deal with the label.[26] Badflower began preproduction for the new album in Fall 2017 and began recording at Ocean Studios in Burbank alongside producer Noah Shain.[27] More than a year later, on December 6, 2018, the band re-released their official music video for the song "Heroin", featuring the current version of the song, which had been added to the album.[28]

At the end of 2017, Badflower had over 1,000,000 fans from 61 countries playing over 312,000 hours of their music from their Spotify alone.[29]

On November 1, Badflower announced their debut album OK, I'm Sick, would be released on February 22, 2019.[30]

Josh Katz said the following about the single 'Ghost': "I was depressed and thinking about self-harm. So I just wrote it. I played out the whole scenario and put it into a song because that's what writers do, I suppose. I didn't even know if it was gonna go on the album. I was sorta hesitant to even show it to the rest of my band, But everyone heard it and loved it".[31]

The group released a single called "30" on July 17, 2020, coinciding with Katz's 30th birthday. It features lyrics centered around reaching the milestone age of 30 years old and being uncomfortable with it.[32]

This Is How the World Ends (2021)

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On July 6, 2021, the band announced their second studio album, titled This Is How the World Ends. The singles "Family", "Don't Hate Me", "Fukboi", and "Johnny Wants to Fight" were released sequentially ahead of the album's release on September 24.[33] It was elected by Loudwire as the 38th best rock/metal album of 2021.[34]


No Place Like Home (2024–2025)

On June 28, 2024, Badflower returned after a three-year hiatus with the release of the single "Teacher Has a Gun," accompanied by a music video the same day. The band followed this with the single "Detroit" on July 26, 2024, "Haunting You" in October 2024, and "London" on January 24, 2025. On April 4, 2025, Badflower announced their forthcoming third studio album, No Place Like Home, scheduled for release on June 20, 2025, and released the album’s fifth single, "Paws".

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details Chart positions
US
[35] 		US Alt.
[36] 		US Dig.
[37] 		US Hard.
[38] 		US Heat.
[39] 		US Rock
[40] 		US Sale.
[41]
OK, I'm Sick 140 10 16 6 1 22 20
This Is How the World Ends
  • Released: September 24, 2021
  • Label: Big Machine
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
 — — — 20 9 — 30
No Place Like Home
  • Released: June 20, 2025
  • Label: Big Machine
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
 — — — — — — —

EPs

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  • About a Girl (2013)[42]
  • Temper (2016)

Singles

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Title Year Chart positions Certifications Album
US
Rock
Air. 		US
Alt.
[43] 		US
Hard Rock 		US
Main.
Rock
[44] 		US
Rock
[45] 		CAN
Rock
[46]
"Soap" 2015 — — — — — — Non-album single
"Animal" 2016 — — — 28 — — Temper (EP)
"Ghost" 2018 11 22 — 2 11 26 OK, I'm Sick
"x ANA x" — — — — — —
"Heroin" 16 — — 1 33 —
"Promise Me" 2019 — 32 — — — —
"The Jester" 16 — — 1 26 —
"30" 2020 16 — 11 2 — 44 Non-album single
"F*ck the World" 2021 30 — — 10 — 48
"Don't Hate Me" 36 — — 11 — — This Is How The World Ends
"Fukboi" — — — — — —
"Johnny Wants to Fight" — — — — — —
"Family" 2022 — — — 20 — —
"Teacher Has a Gun" 2024 — — — — — — Non-album single
"Detroit" 5 6 9 2 — — No Place Like Home
"Haunting You" — — — — — —
"London" 2025 — — — — — —
"Paws" 33 25 — 18 — —
"Snuff" — — — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Music videos

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Title Year Director(s)
"The Jester" 2013 Madie Ramser[49]
"Mother Mary" 2014 Jordan Wolfbauer and Sam Moore[50]
"Soap" 2015 Madie Ramser and Jordan Wolfbauer[51]
"Animal" 2017 Jordan Wolfbauer[52]
"Move Me"
"Heroin" Jordan Wolfbauer[53][54][55][56][57][58]
"Ghost" 2018
"x ANA x"
"Promise Me" 2019
"The Jester" (version 2)
"30" 2020
"Family" 2021 Josh Katz[59][60]
"Don't Hate Me"
"Teacher Has a Gun" 2024
"Detroit"
"London" 2025

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Badflower is an American band formed in , California, in 2013, consisting of vocalist and guitarist Josh Katz, lead guitarist Joey Morrow, bassist Alex Espiritu, and drummer Anthony Sonetti.https://music.apple.com/us/artist/badflower/610204704 The band is known for its raw, introspective lyrics addressing themes such as struggles, , and societal issues, delivered through a and sound influenced by acts like early and Royal Blood.https://music.apple.com/us/artist/badflower/610204704 Katz and Morrow first met in 2008 while living in the same Hollywood apartment building, eventually forming the band after recruiting Espiritu and Sonetti.https://music.apple.com/us/artist/badflower/610204704 Badflower gained initial traction with the independent EP Temper in 2016, recorded in a garage setting, before signing with John Varvatos Records (a Big Machine Label Group imprint) in 2017.https://music.apple.com/us/artist/badflower/610204704 Their major-label debut album, OK, I'm Sick, arrived in 2019 and featured the single "Ghost," which highlighted Katz's personal battles with depression and anxiety.https://music.apple.com/us/artist/badflower/610204704 Subsequent releases include the 2021 album This Is How the World Ends and the 2025 effort No Place Like Home, both exploring darker emotional territories amid the band's growing reputation for high-energy live performances.https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/badflower/2334094 Badflower has achieved commercial success on rock radio, with singles "Heroin" (2018) and "The Jester" (2019) both topping Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs chart, marking consecutive No. 1 hits for the group.https://music.apple.com/us/artist/badflower/610204704 The band has toured extensively, sharing stages with artists like and performing at major festivals, solidifying their place in the modern scene.https://justbecause.ch/artists/artist/badflower

History

Formation and early releases (2013–2015)

Josh Katz and Joey Morrow first met in 2008 while living in the same Hollywood apartment building and attending , where they bonded over their mutual passion for music and began collaborating on songs. After several years of writing together, they officially formed Badflower in February 2013 in , , recruiting drummer Anthony Sonetti and bassist Alex Espiritu to complete the lineup, with Katz handling lead vocals and and Morrow on . The band initially recorded demos in a sweltering garage studio, honing a raw sound characterized by introspective lyrics and energetic riffs. Badflower's early independent releases included the single "Heroin" in 2014, followed by "Soap" on March 4, 2015, both self-released digitally through the indie label Hundred Handed Records. The music video for "Soap," directed by Madie Ramser and Jordan Gallegos, premiered on Loudwire the same day, garnering attention for its bold visuals and thematic depth. The band built a following through initial performances at local venues, such as opening slots that caught the eye of industry figures, including a show supporting Kongos. They amplified their reach via , sharing demos and live clips that generated online buzz among rock fans. This momentum led to their signing with Hundred Handed Records shortly after the "Soap" release, marking their entry into the indie label scene in early 2015.

Major label debut and Temper EP (2016)

In 2016, Badflower signed with and its imprint Records, marking their transition to a major label after years of independent releases. This deal paved the way for their debut EP, Temper, which was released on November 4, 2016. The EP, consisting of five tracks including "Animal" and "Heroin," showcased the band's raw, sound characterized by heavy riffs and introspective lyrics exploring themes of personal struggle and emotional intensity. The Temper EP was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Noah Shain, who helped capture the band's energetic live feel while emphasizing their unpolished, passionate delivery. Shain's production highlighted frontman Josh Katz's vulnerable vocals alongside the group's dynamic instrumentation, drawing from their garage-rock roots to create a cohesive project that resonated with rock audiences seeking authenticity. "Animal" served as the from Temper, achieving notable radio airplay and peaking at No. 28 on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart in early 2017. The track's success helped establish Badflower's presence on rock radio stations nationwide, building momentum for the EP's promotion. To support Temper, Badflower embarked on early headlining shows and opening slots, including appearances at major festivals such as the in , where they shared stages with acts like and . These performances, bolstered by the stable lineup of Josh Katz on vocals and guitar, Joey Morrow on , Alex Espiritu on bass, and Anthony Sonetti on drums, allowed the band to refine their live energy and connect with expanding fanbases across the U.S.

OK, I'm Sick and breakthrough touring (2017–2019)

In November 2018, Badflower announced their debut full-length album, , scheduled for release the following year through Big Machine/ Records. The record was produced by band frontman Josh Katz and Noah Shain, capturing the group's raw sound during sessions that emphasized Katz's personal storytelling. Building on the momentum from their 2016 Temper EP, which introduced their intense style to a wider audience, the album represented a significant step in their major-label journey. OK, I'm Sick arrived on February 22, 2019, debuting at No. 140 on the while peaking at No. 3 on the Alternative Albums chart. Key singles leading up to and following the release included "The Jester," which addressed self-doubt and societal pressures; "Promise Me," a visceral track on emotional dependency; and "Ghost," originally issued in 2018 and reincorporated into the album to highlight themes of isolation. The lyrics throughout delve deeply into challenges, , , and personal turmoil, often drawn directly from Katz's battles with and depression, creating a confessional tone that resonated with listeners seeking authenticity in . The album's launch propelled Badflower into breakthrough touring, including support slots on Nothing More's 2019 U.S. trek and their first headlining run, the "" tour, which spanned 28 cities from late September to November 2019 with openers Weathers and Dead American. Earlier festival appearances, such as at in 2017 and in 2019, helped solidify their reputation for high-energy live performances marked by crowd engagement and emotional delivery. These outings showcased the band's ability to translate the album's intensity to the stage, fostering a dedicated fanbase amid the competitive scene. Critics lauded for its unfiltered energy and Katz's compelling vocals, with outlets highlighting tracks like "" and "The Jester" as standouts for their honest exploration of . However, reviews were mixed regarding the ' blunt directness, some praising the fearlessness while others noted occasional immaturity in delivery, though the overall impact was seen as a bold entry in . The album's success on charts and airplay, including multiple No. 1 singles on the Mainstream Rock Songs tally, underscored its role in elevating Badflower's profile.

This Is How the World Ends (2020–2021)

The momentum from the touring success of was abruptly halted by the onset of the in early 2020. Badflower began writing and recording their second studio album, This Is How the World Ends, during the 2020 lockdowns, adopting a remote production process that reflected the era's isolation. With half relocating to Nashville and the others remaining in , frontman Josh Katz described the effort as deeply observational and inherently tied to the pandemic's global disruptions. The band self-recorded and self-produced the entire project, allowing for spontaneous captures of vocals and instrumentation that emphasized raw, unpolished emotion over studio perfection. This approach marked a thematic evolution from personal confessions to broader societal critiques, exploring isolation, family strains, and existential crises amid worldwide turmoil. The album's lead single, "30"—a introspective track about aging and self-doubt released on July 17, 2020—set the tone for its pandemic-inspired vulnerability. Follow-up singles included "Family" on July 7, 2021, which delved into fractured relationships and inner turmoil, and the title track "This Is How the World Ends" later that year, confronting broader apocalyptic anxieties and social disconnection. These songs captured the band's shift toward addressing global crises and personal reckonings, with Katz's lyrics drawing directly from lockdown experiences. This Is How the World Ends was released on September 24, 2021, through and Records. The rollout faced ongoing restrictions, limiting traditional touring to virtual performances like the band's 2020 "S.H.I.T. Fest" livestream charity event and delayed appearances, including a slot at the in October 2021. Despite these constraints, the album resonated with fans for its introspective depth and emotional honesty, earning praise for evolving Badflower's sound into more nuanced territory. It debuted at No. 30 on the Top Album Sales chart, signaling solid initial support. Complementing the release, the band issued the bonus acoustic EP This Is How the World Ends (Behind the Songs) later in 2021, featuring stripped-down versions of the tracks alongside commentary tracks offering insights into the creative process.

Hiatus, return, and No Place Like Home (2022–present)

Following the release of their second studio album This Is How the World Ends in 2021, Badflower took a three-year hiatus from releasing new music, allowing the band members time for personal recharge and reflection amid the demands of constant touring and creative output. The band marked their return in 2024 with a series of singles that signaled a heavier, more mature evolution in their sound, beginning with "Teacher Has a Gun" in June, followed by "" in July and "Haunting You" in October. "," inspired by themes of achievement and self-doubt, features raw, anthemic riffs and introspective lyrics from frontman Josh Katz, while "Haunting You" adopts a ghostly perspective on lingering loss, blending atmospheric elements with aggressive intensity. In April 2025, Badflower announced their third studio album, No Place Like Home, which was released on June 20, 2025, via and Records. Produced by Katz himself, the album delves into themes of home as a complex emotional anchor, personal identity amid growth and disorientation, and resilience in facing , burnout, and letting go. The title track served as a key single, evoking a sense of haunted with its dramatic build and lyrical nods to longing for belonging. To support the album, Badflower joined 311 as direct support on The across the U.S. in summer 2025, delivering high-energy performances that highlighted tracks from No Place Like Home alongside fan favorites. The band also embarked on headline tours in the U.S. and throughout 2025, including dates in cities like , , and , and appearances at major festivals such as and , solidifying their active status and expanding international fanbase.

Band members

Current members

Badflower's current lineup consists of four core members who have formed the band's stable quartet since its formation in 2013. The group emphasizes a collaborative songwriting process, with all members contributing to arrangements while frontman Josh Katz serves as the primary and . Josh Katz handles lead vocals and , in addition to being the band's primary songwriter. Born on July 17, 1990, Katz grew up in the area and co-founded the band's core alongside guitarist Joey Morrow after the two met in 2008 while living in the same Hollywood apartment building. Joey Morrow serves as lead guitarist and provides backing vocals, playing a key role in crafting the band's signature heavy riffs and guitar arrangements. Morrow, who also hails from the music scene, connected with Katz early on and has been integral to the group's sound since their initial collaboration. Alex Espiritu plays and contributes backing vocals, adding essential groove and low-end drive to Badflower's dynamic rock style. Espiritu joined the band in 2013, helping solidify the quartet during its transition to a full rock outfit. Anthony Sonetti rounds out the lineup on drums, percussion, and backing vocals, delivering the rhythmic foundation that supports the band's intense live energy. An original member since 2013, Sonetti has been with the group from its inception as Badflower.

Timeline of lineup changes

Badflower experienced its primary lineup transition in 2013 during its reformation from the earlier project The Cartunes, originally founded in 2008 by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Josh Katz and lead guitarist Joey Morrow. At that time, the band recruited Alex Espiritu and Anthony Sonetti to form the initial core , following the departure of prior members including an early . From 2017 onward, no further permanent lineup changes have occurred, with Katz, Morrow, Espiritu, and Sonetti maintaining consistency across all subsequent studio albums, extended plays, and major tours. The band has occasionally incorporated touring musicians for larger performances, such as additional guitarist Danny Hechter in , who provided support and filled in for Morrow during select shows, though these roles have not led to permanent additions.

Musical style and influences

Musical style

Badflower is primarily known for their sound, incorporating elements of and , characterized by heavy guitar riffs, dynamic drumming, and anthemic choruses that drive their high-energy compositions. The band's music often features gritty, riff-driven structures with a blend of aggressive verses and soaring, melodic hooks, creating a visceral listening experience that emphasizes raw emotional intensity. Lyrically, Badflower employs a direct and confessional style, tackling themes of struggles, , , and other social issues without relying on metaphors or abstraction. Frontman Josh Katz draws from personal experiences, delivering brutally honest narratives that resonate through clean, emotive vocals layered over distorted instrumentation. The band's musical evolution reflects a progression from raw aggression in their early work to more polished and varied textures in later releases. Their 2016 Temper EP showcases a nasty, angry edge with unrefined fury, while the 2019 debut album introduces a more introspective and alternative-infused polish, blending 90s influences with dramatic flair. Subsequent albums like 2021's This Is How the World Ends lighten the sonic palette with softer, hooky elements and undertones, and 2025's No Place Like Home embraces genre-blurring versatility, incorporating indie-like delicacy and radio-friendly alt-rock alongside their core heaviness. In production, Badflower mixes clean, vulnerable vocals with heavily distorted guitars to heighten emotional contrast, often self-produced or influenced by their collaborative process to maintain authenticity. Their live performances amplify this through high-energy delivery, including and direct interaction, fostering anthemic crowd participation that mirrors the music's communal .

Influences

Badflower's punk rock roots trace back to bands like Blink-182, whose energetic structures shaped the band's early demos and lively stage performances. In the indie and realms, has been a key influence, inspiring introspective lyrics that delve into personal and emotional narratives, as seen in the band's emphasis on meaningful storytelling. The band's broader influences encompass and alternative acts such as Led Zeppelin for dynamic riffs, for atmospheric depth, Queens of the Stone Age for gritty textures, and for innovative guitar work, all contributing to their eclectic sound. Josh Katz's personal struggles with and have deeply informed the band's lyrical honesty, infusing songs with raw vulnerability and themes of recovery that resonate through their work. The Los Angeles music scene, where Badflower formed amid a DIY garage-recording ethos, exposed the members to diverse rock influences despite the area's waning traditional rock presence, broadening their artistic palette. These diverse inspirations manifest in Badflower's alternative rock style as a fusion of high-energy punk drive and emotionally charged introspection.

Discography

Studio albums

Badflower's debut studio album, OK, I'm Sick, was released on February 22, 2019, through Big Machine Records and John Varvatos Records. The 13-track record explores themes of personal demons, including abuse, addiction, and mental health struggles, with frontman Josh Katz drawing from raw, autobiographical experiences to craft introspective lyrics. It debuted at No. 140 on the Billboard 200 and peaked at No. 10 on the Alternative Albums chart, marking the band's breakthrough with singles like "Heroin" and "The Jester" achieving No. 1 status on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart. Critics praised its unfiltered emotional intensity and hard-hitting alternative rock sound, though some noted its relentless bleakness as both a strength and potential limitation. The band's second studio album, This Is How the World Ends, arrived on September 24, 2021, also via Big Machine Records and John Varvatos Records. Featuring 11 tracks, the album shifts toward broader societal critiques inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing issues like bullying, family dysfunction, gun violence, and social media's toxic influence through Katz's narrative-driven songwriting. It peaked at No. 58 on the Billboard 200, reflecting the band's growing commercial presence amid touring challenges. Reviews highlighted its ambitious scope and polished production compared to the debut, with tracks like "Johnny Wants to Fight" earning acclaim for their satirical edge, though some felt the thematic density occasionally overwhelmed the music. No Place Like Home, Badflower's third studio album, was released on June 20, 2025, under and Records. The 10-track effort, primarily written by Katz in collaboration with , delves into themes of belonging, maturity, , and personal redemption, incorporating more stripped-down arrangements and sober reflections on loss and growth. Early chart performance remains developing as of late 2025, but critics have commended the album's emotional depth and evolving sonic maturity, noting a shift toward more introspective and less aggressive rock elements that demonstrate the band's artistic progression.

Extended plays

Badflower's extended plays represent key milestones in developing and previewing their sound, often serving as platforms to test new material ahead of full-length albums. Their debut EP, Temper, was released on November 4, 2016, via the independent label Hundred Handed Inc. This five-track project marked the band's first official label release after years of independent work in , introducing their intense, introspective style blending energy with personal . The EP captured raw emotion through themes of inner turmoil and primal urges, helping to build buzz that led to their signing with . The tracklist includes:
  • "Animal"
  • "Drop Dead"
  • "Heroin"
  • "Let The Band Play"
  • "White Noise"
Following a period focused on studio albums, Badflower returned to the EP format with , released on January 24, 2025, through Big Machine Records / John Varvatos Records. This four-track collection acted as an appetizer for their third studio album, No Place Like Home, highlighting a matured sound that incorporated sultry melodies alongside their signature hard-edged riffs. Tracks like the title song "London" explore themes of longing and vulnerability, while others preview the album's diverse emotional range, demonstrating the band's use of EPs to refine songs before broader release. The tracklist comprises:
  • "London"
  • "Haunting You"
  • "Detroit"
  • "Ghost"
As of late 2025, these releases underscore Badflower's strategy of deploying EPs to experiment with production and themes, bridging gaps between major album cycles without delving into full-length commitments.

Singles

Badflower's singles have primarily served as promotional vehicles for their albums and EPs, with many achieving notable airplay on rock and alternative radio formats. The band has issued over 15 singles since 2015, focusing on and radio promotion to build momentum around their thematic explorations of personal struggles and . Their debut single, "Soap," released independently on March 4, 2015, generated early buzz through its music video premiere on and praise for its raw energy, though it had limited commercial chart impact. "," the lead single from their 2019 debut OK, I'm Sick, was originally teased in 2016 but officially released on June 8, 2018; it peaked at No. 2 on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart and No. 22 on Alternative Songs, marking their breakthrough with themes of and depression. The follow-up "The Jester," released in 2018 ahead of , topped the Mainstream Rock Songs chart at No. 1 in 2019, solidifying the band's radio presence with its satirical take on fame. "Promise Me," issued in 2019 from the same album, reached No. 32 on Alternative Songs and tied into awareness through its lyrics addressing vulnerability and recovery. In 2020, "" emerged as a pandemic-era release, reflecting isolation and emotional processing, though it saw modest radio play without a major chart peak. (Note: Release context from metadata; chart unverified in primary sources.) "," released in 2021 to promote This Is How the World Ends, charted at No. 20 on Mainstream Rock Songs, exploring dysfunctional relationships. The title track "This Is How the World Ends" served as a 2021 single from their second , encapsulating apocalyptic themes amid global uncertainty. Following a hiatus, "" marked their 2024 return on July 26, peaking at No. 2 on Mainstream Rock Airplay and No. 11 on , with its gritty narrative of urban struggle. "Haunting You," released October 25, 2024, acted as a pre-album teaser for their third record, delving into ghostly regrets from a spectral perspective. The "No Place Like Home," dropped in early 2025 to herald their third album No Place Like Home (released June 20), emphasizing themes of and .

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