Black Bear Kiss: So what? Why Wait?
Black Bear Kiss Roar Back with Explosive New Single “So What? Why Wait?”
by Jack Rush
UK rock outfit Black Bear Kiss have returned with a vengeance, dropping their latest single “So What? Why Wait?”—a riff-driven stormer that captures both the raw impatience of modern life and the band’s signature energy.
Formed in 2016, Black Bear Kiss carved their reputation on the UK’s unsigned scene with their high-octane blend of upbeat, riff-heavy rock, drawing inspiration from Foals, Queens of the Stone Age, and Foo Fighters. Their live shows quickly became legendary for their sheer intensity, a trait that won them accolades such as Best Band at the 2022 Shropshire Music Awards, and slots alongside acts like Liam Gallagher and Primal Scream at the Peaky Blinders Festival.
But their journey hasn’t been without hardship. From grueling tours complicated by serious health issues to the tragic loss of guitarist and chief songwriter Rob Jones in 2021, the band has been tested by fire. Yet rather than breaking them, these challenges forged an unshakable bond and a determination to keep pushing forward.
“So What? Why Wait?” reflects that resilience. Frontman Chris Leech explains:
“It’s about the impatience of modern life—we’re used to having everything now. It’s raw, real, and unapologetically us.”
The single bursts with gritty guitar riffs, soaring vocals, and the kind of infectious energy that has become their trademark. Early reactions have been glowing, with BBC Introducing praising their punchy sound as “brilliant” and Snake Oil Music calling their work “another absolute masterclass.”
With festival stages conquered, a debut album (Black Bear Kiss, 2023) under their belt, and a rapidly growing fanbase, Black Bear Kiss are proving themselves a vital force in the modern UK rock landscape. “So What? Why Wait?” isn’t just a song—it’s a rallying cry.
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