We Speak Music

FODÉ Shares New Single ‘Dead Poets’

Published

3 years ago

January 31, 2024

The English-American trio FODÉ, which consists of James Clark on drums, Ollie Norris on bass, and Fodé Busia on vocals and guitar, first appeared in the thriving London music scene two years ago. The band used humorous parodies of popular artists’ styles on TikTok to reach viral success with their satirical songs. Taking advantage of this momentum, FODÉ exhibits a sound that defies genres as they skillfully combine their original songs with parodies.

A memorable musical synergy is created by the individual flairs of each member, including Ollie Norris’s rhythmic bass, James Clark’s powerful drumming, and Fodé Busia’s soulful vocals and guitar. As FODÉ keeps lighting up London’s stages, their shows showcase their mastery of music as well as their unmatched ability to engage the audience. As their journey continues, FODÉ will be a force to be reckoned with, redefining innovation in today’s music scene with a unique blend of sarcasm, inventiveness, and musical prowess.

They have just dropped their latest single ‘Dead Poets’, created from the concept of their viral TikTok which was ‘how Frank Ocean sounds to non-fans’ gaining over 4 million views. Due to an output of comments requesting a full version of the song, FODÉ decided to make it their own. The band added more depth flair and energy to the tune. Vocals, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, piano, acoustic guitar, and Rhodes electric piano are all used to produce the energetic and dynamic rock track. They were able to add their touch to the music after a few hours, and they proceeded to reserve Premises Studios in Hackney for the proper recording. It is now prepared for distribution to the thousands of individuals who requested it.

On the song, FODÉ says, “This song started as a joke but we took it seriously and turned it into art.”

‘Dead Poets’ showcases FODÉ’s musical prowess while highlighting their intriguing songwriting and energetic production capabilities. Their artistry shines through their latest release complimenting their entire music discography to date.

FODÉ are paving their way into the music scene with their promising sound. For more updates on them, please visit their social media and streaming platforms.

More from We Speak Media:

We Speak Pop

sombr Brings the You Are The Reason Tour to Scotiabank Arena on November 16

Published

12 minutes ago

November 2, 2026

Leo Bodei

sombr performing live on stage during the You Are The Reason tour, holding a microphone.

sombr performs live on the You Are The Reason tour. Photo courtesy of sombr.

Toronto gets one of the last stops on the biggest breakout run in pop. sombr brings his You Are The Reason Tour to Scotiabank Arena on Monday, November 16, with Dove Cameron and Hannah Jadagu opening the night.

The show starts at 7:00 PM, and the Toronto date sits near the end of a 37 show North American arena tour. The run opened in July at the Pepsi Center in Mexico City and closes at Madison Square Garden in sombr’s hometown of New York City, which makes the Scotiabank Arena stop one of the final chances to catch the tour before it wraps.

The rise behind the tour is real. sombr is a Grammy nominee for Best New Artist, and his debut album I Barely Know Her turned one year old this fall. In April he made his Coachella debut, a set the tour announcement noted for a special guest appearance from Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins. Since then the You Are The Reason show has been traveling, and his own tour posts from the road have shown packed rooms and a singer who treats every stage like it is the one that matters.

Toronto’s support lineup is part of the draw. Dove Cameron brings her own pop following to the bill, and Hannah Jadagu opens, giving the night three distinct voices before the headliner takes the stage. Support has rotated across the tour, with names like Interpol, The Last Dinner Party and Tom Odell appearing in other cities, and the Toronto pairing of Cameron and Jadagu is set for this date only.

For an artist who was writing songs alone in his room not long ago, an arena in downtown Toronto on a Monday night says plenty about how far the music has traveled. Tickets for the November 16 show are available through Ticketmaster.