Bite Me Bambi - "Do the Damned"

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Photo by Christina De La Torre Red Def Photography

We're ska apologists here at If It's Too Loud..., and one of our favorite recent discoveries has been Bite Me Bambi. The Southern California band just released a new single that adds a little bit of a new sound to the typical modern ska template. "Do the Damned" is a just under two minute quickie that adds some vintage 60's girl group harmonies along with some a rockabilly guitar solo. Ska can be a fairly vintage sound at this point, and adding extra vintage sounds works surprisingly well. It's a genre that works best when it's fun, and Bite Me Bambi have improbably made it even more so.

Frontwoman Tahlena Chikami says of the band's new single and video:

"Do The Damned is a song about deciding not to be a people pleaser anymore. We wanted the video to reflect that same attitude. Drawing inspiration from the viral Wednesday Addams dance, our choreographer, Kimmay Evans, brought to life a vision full of IDGAF energy. Executed by director Chris Graue and featuring Colby Rodgers of Strawberry Fuzz." 

You can watch the video for "Do the Damned" below. Eat This is due out in early 2025. For more on Bite Me Bambi, check out the band's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the video.


November 5 at The Woodshop in Brooklyn, NY

November 6 at Mohawk Place in Buffalo, NY

November 7 at Smalls in Detroit, MI

November 8 at Melody Inn in Indianapolis, IN

November 9 at The Liars Club in Chicago, IL

November 12 at HQ in Denver, CO

November 13 at Quarters DLC in Salt Lake City, UT

November 15 at Funhouse in Seattle, WA

November 16 at The High Water in Portland, OR

November 17 at Volcanic Theater Pub in Bend, OR

November 20 at The Dip in Redding, CA

November 21 at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco, CA

November 22 at The Ranch House in Sparks, NV

November 23 at Goldfield Trading Post in Sacramento, CA

November 24 at Moe’s Alley in Santa Cruz, CA

November 27 at Sinwave in Las Vegas, NV

November 29 at Soda Bar in San Diego, CA

November 30 at Alex’s Bar in Long Beach, CA

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