Brigitte Calls Me Baby Just Dropped a Main Character Anthem: “I Can Take the Sun Out of the Sky”

If you’ve been paying attention to the Chicago music scene lately, you know that Brigitte Calls Me Baby isn’t just another indie band—they’re a mood. Their latest single, “I Can Take the Sun Out of the Sky” just hit the airwaves, and it’s exactly the kind of high-drama, leather-jacket pop we’ve been waiting for.

Coming hot off the heels of their debut, this new track feels like the band has finally stopped asking for permission and started owning the room.

The Vibe: 1950s Romance Meets 1980s Edge

There’s something about Wes Leavins’ voice that feels like a glitch in the matrix. One second you’re hearing the ghost of Roy Orbison, and the next you’re slammed back into 2026 with a bassline that feels like a heartbeat.

“I Can Take the Sun Out of the Sky” hits that sweet spot. It’s got:

• The “Wall of Sound” energy: It’s big, cinematic, and sounds like it should be playing during the final scene of a movie you’ll never forget.

• Jangling Guitars: Think Johnny Marr style, but with a bit more dirt under the fingernails.

• Zero Chill: This isn’t background music. It’s a song about the desperate, almost delusional side of love—the kind where you think you could actually reach up and rearrange the stars for someone.

Why This Track Hits Different

While a lot of modern indie can feel a bit “bedroom-pop” (quiet and polite), Brigitte Calls Me Baby is unashamedly loud. Produced by Yves and Lawrence Rothman, the single has a polished sheen that doesn’t sacrifice the band’s raw, live energy.

Leavins has mentioned that the song explores the “toxic self-delusion” we fall into when we’re obsessed. It’s a bit dark, a bit arrogant, and incredibly catchy. It’s the centerpiece of their new album, Irreversible, which dropped on March 13, 2026.

The Verdict

If you’re tired of the same three chords and want something that feels like a classic you somehow missed, this is it. It’s sophisticated, it’s sweaty, and it’s probably going to be the song of the summer for anyone who owns a pair of Chelsea boots.

Where to Listen

You can find “I Can Take the Sun Out of the Sky” on Spotify and Apple Music. Or better yet, go see them live. They’re currently trekking across North America and Europe, and if the rumors are true, their live show is even more intense than the record.

“I want to leave people with the same sense of possibility I’ve always found in the music I love.” — Wes Leavins