Childhood best friends Oh Buddy! are pioneering their own brand of personal exploration, artistic evolution and happiness, all through the lens of cinematic pop. Chase Bader and Conor Kelly, the duo behind Oh Buddy! have played host to a sharp rise, receiving widespread acclaim and a host of streaming fans.
With their latest release, ‘Home Is Where You Are’, Oh Buddy! show what it means to be on the cutting edge of pop whilst leaning into the beauty of nostalgia. Their sound has always held a touch of the past, but their first release since the debut EP earlier this year, perfectly strikes the balance between danceability, familiarity and an original edge.
As the filter unveils a bouncy bass groove, a thumping kick drum and a sparkle of the vocal top line, the duo immediately get under your skin. They know just when to introduce a playful guitar riff, a space-aged synth hit or a little bit of production shine. It’s easy to write off catchy melodies like this as just another pop song, but there’s something about Oh Buddy! that makes you feel they deserve to be heard across the world, if just for the sake of joy.
“’Home Is Where You Are’ is about the people who make you feel grounded, no matter where life takes you,” Oh Buddy! shares. “It’s less about a physical place and more about the emotional journey, the warmth of being with someone who feels like home. This song, co-written with Cici Ward and produced by Jesse Brock, is a reflection of those meaningful relationships and moments that really matter.”
