Bedtrip is a „band created on Earth, for humans (or not)”, from Porto Velho, Brazil. They play an alternative rock mix and so far they released one EP, „Expectancy” and 2 singles.
Their more recent song, „Numbness” is a song that takes a darker turn and the feelings expressed are really complex.
According to the band, „sometimes deeply depressing music can be very inspiring, it certainly is a huge inspiration for the band as a whole.
Reflecting on deep and heavy music isn’t always a negative thing. On the contrary, it may contribute to a better self-understanding.”
With its haunting atmosphere and emotionally charged core, the track invites listeners into a world of dark introspection — a place where discomfort breeds revelation.
In the next interview, we will take a look behind the scenes and find out more about „Numbness”.
Bedtrip INTERVIEW
George: “Numbness” is a compelling title. What emotions or experiences inspired this track, and how do you hope listeners connect with it?
Bedtrip: A dark sadness and an instinctive repulsion were the emotions conveyed in the lyrics of this track.
We hope people relate to it in a healthy way, even though it portrays very negative feelings and sensations.
Sometimes deeply depressing music can be very inspiring—it certainly is a huge inspiration for the band as a whole.
Reflecting on deep and heavy music isn’t always a negative thing. On the contrary, it may contribute to better self-understanding.
Creative process and production
George: The landscape of “Numbness” is quite distinctive. Can you walk us through the creative process behind its composition and production?
Bedtrip: The composition and production were actually quite simple. We did experiment a lot with Deh’s voice, though.
However, the feelings we wanted to express are really complex, and translating them into the soundscape you hear in the track was a very important part of the process.
The ideas of each member contributed to the overall sound. Deh composed the song and played the bass, Gilberto recorded the guitars.
Marcos was responsible for the production and effects.
Influences for Numbness
George: Were there any particular artists, genres, or personal experiences that influenced the sound and mood of “Numbness”?
Bedtrip: We didn’t consciously think of any specific artist while composing this track, but some people say it reminds them of Deftones and Massive Attack.
We think that’s interesting because they’re exactly the kind of bands that inspire us.
Bands such as Radiohead, Pixies, Gorillaz, Portishead, and 20th-century experimental classical music—like Steve Reich, John Cage, Brian Eno, and Pierre Schaeffer—are central sources of research and inspiration for us.
Lyrics
George: Lyrics often serve as a window into the artist’s mind. Is there a specific line or verse in “Numbness” that holds special significance for you?
Bedtrip: Yeah, the “I don’t wanna be here anymore” part. Mostly because it’s the main theme of the song.
The state of mind and predicament that the main character in the story finds herself in—probably the most soul-wrecking situation anyone can be in.
The song may lack raw lyrical complexity but makes up for it by transmitting complex and abstract feelings through itself. That’s how we see it. You could disagree.
George: Do you have any visual concepts or storytelling ideas in mind to accompany “Numbness”?
Bedtrip: We gave it some thought, but in the end, we opted to leave it open to the listener.
If we do decide to release a video for it, we’ll make it open to interpretation since it’s such a dark theme.
We’d probably use really abstract or metaphorical elements, or even a call-out for mental health issues and abuse.
The musical evolution of Bedtrip that came alongside „Numbness”
George: Every artist evolves over time. How does “Numbness” reflect your growth since your previous releases, and does it hint at the direction you’re heading?
Bedtrip: It is a significant change from our first EP in terms of production.
That track is, in fact, an exception to what the next releases are going to be: exciting and explosive. But we’ll keep experimenting to our hearts’ content.
George: How do you envision translating “Numbness” to the stage, and are there elements you’re excited to explore in a live setting?
Bedtrip: It should be deeply unsettling and disturbing—not pleasant at all. We’ll probably use electronic elements and/or alternative methods of sound engineering.
Feedback received so far…
George: Have you received any feedback about “Numbness” that surprised you or offered a perspective you hadn’t considered?
Bedtrip: Funny enough, this is a track we haven’t received much feedback on from listeners, but it’s usually along the lines of what we already imagined: melancholic and eerie.
We’d love to receive more feedback on this track.
Future plans of Bedtrip
George: Looking ahead, how does “Numbness” fit into your broader artistic vision, and what can listeners anticipate from you in the future?
Bedtrip: On a fundamental level, it foreshadows what we’ve been doing and will continue to do in terms of experimentation—both in production and composition.
But we’ll most likely follow it with a more energetic and intense style we like to call Obsidian Rock.
It incorporates more electronic and cinematic elements, and plenty of other concepts we’ve been studying and meaning to implement for a while now.
Numbness and the whole discography of Bedtrip can be found here.
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