Unrequited Devotion Gets Loud in Zoe Bayani’s ‘Lamb’

April 30, 2025

Unrequited Devotion Gets Loud in Zoe Bayani’s ‘Lamb’

Zoe Bayani returns with a chilling new single, "Lamb," and it's something different from the Atlanta-based indie rocker than you've ever heard before. Zoe, who's made a name for herself with her uncompromisingly raw vocals and captivating live performances, goes darker into the emotional depths with this new release. "Lamb" is a seething mixture of grunge sound and foreboding melody, bound together by a storm of shrieking guitars and pounding drums. Inspired by the "Adoration of the Lamb" panel of the Ghent Altarpiece, Zoe recasts the sacrifice symbol as a proxy for the kind of love that gives up everything—and gets nothing back.

This is no ordinary love song. "Lamb" is all about emotional intensity, painting the pain of one-sided love in raw, gut-wrenching technicolor. Her voice trembles with intent, reciting poetry that's sharp as a blade. The track's dark sonic landscape is shaped by producer Tomas Uribe—whose recent work includes alt-heavyweights like Soccer Mommy and Bad Suns—and re corded at Maze Studios, a creative haven that's hosted releases from indie pillars like Animal Collective and Belle and Sebastian.

Zoe Bayani's trusted bandmates—Santi Cabeza on lead guitar, Colton Clements on drums, and James Kopp on bass—don’t just accompany her; they expand the emotional world of the song. Each layer of instrumentation feels deliberate and weighty, matching the depth of her lyrics. The finishing touches come courtesy of mastering engineer Joe Lambert, who has recently been credited with work on Faye Webster and imparts a cinematic gloss on "Lamb" that lingers with the listener long after the final note has disappeared.

At its core, "Lamb" is a love letter to individuals who love too much and too openly. It's a confession and a declaration—romantic in nature, but not afraid to sit in the uncomfortable. Whether you're blasting it in your car alone, thinking about the person you gave your heart to, or finding catharsis in the wreckage of your own emotions, "Lamb" offers an anthem for the beautiful mess of vulnerability.