The name Lauren Babic may or may not be familiar to Metal listeners. If you are the latter, do not be ashamed, but perhaps it is time you get up to speed on this talented, powerful vocalist.
Originally from Toronto, Canada, but currently located in Nashville, Tennessee, Babic has made a name for herself, sharing videos of herself singing everything from Britney Spears’ “Baby One More Time” in a Metal style to Adele’s “Easy on Me” in a Rock format.
Quite engaging to hear/watch, this became an avenue for Babic to garner more attention, and altogether, she built a following of millions to go along with hundreds of millions of total views. Very impressive, she is also a part of three bands (Red Handed Denial, CrazyEightyEight, and SKYLIMIT). Still, recently, she offered her voice on tracks for bands like Saliva and Dead Rabbitts. A busy lady, Babic now takes the next step in her evolution with her debut solo EP, Too Much and Never Enough.
Released independently by Babic on March 28, 2025, the EP encompasses four original songs that really fly all over the radar of what the vocalist is capable of. Produced by Adam Bentley (Arch Echo, Plini) and Lee Albrecht (Hollow Front, Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Archers), the tracks that makeup Too Much and Never Enough touch on both modern Hard Rock and Metalcore stylings. A great sampling, songs like “Sanctuary” offer some fantastic singing from Babic, matched by some rattling harsh growls. Meanwhile, “Breathe You In” offers more passionate singing, “I’m Bored” is unfiltered Metalcore, and “Let It Die” is yet another hybrid.
Overall, there is no denying that Lauren Babic is an exceptionally talented vocalist. With such a dynamic range, you could easily see her fitting in either the Hard Rock or Alternative Metal worlds. Her clear passion for singing stands out, which is what bleeds through most in each of the four cuts on this debut EP. What happens from here is really a mystery, but if this is an indication of where she takes her solo work, everyone in the Metal world should be on the lookout for a rising star. That is why Cryptic Rock gives Too Much and Never Enough 4 out of 5 stars.
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