Babe Rainbow have returned with “Waterfall,” a dreamy new single that feels perfectly timed for summer.
The track is the second offering from ACID AND HONEY, the band’s upcoming seventh studio album, and it captures Babe Rainbow in a relaxed but evolving space. “Waterfall” leans into a breezy, country-tinged psychedelic pop sound, blending soft acoustic textures with a more spacious, lightly electronic feel.
What makes the track work is the balance. Babe Rainbow have always had a loose, sun-soaked quality to their music, but “Waterfall” pushes that feeling into a super chill psychedelic electronic world while still holding onto the acoustic roots that give the band its warmth. It feels like an evolution rather than a departure, expanding their sound without washing away the natural, homespun character at the center of it.
The song sits somewhere between beachside psych-pop and laid-back country rock, with shades of Tame Impala’s haze and Sheryl Crow’s sunshine ease woven through the track. The result is mellow, vibey and easy to sink into, the kind of song made for slow summer afternoons, road trips and lazy days near the water.
“Waterfall” follows the first taste of ACID AND HONEY and gives fans another look at where Babe Rainbow are headed next. The band will also bring the new material on the road this summer, kicking off a North American headlining tour on July 15.
With “Waterfall,” Babe Rainbow keep their dreamy spirit intact while opening the door to something even more expansive. It is familiar, fresh and fully in season.
