Bakers Eddy Are "Doing Better" And That Means Everything
After a stretch of silence and sonic evolution, Bakers Eddy are back with their most personal and vulnerable release to date, 'I’m Doing Better' EP. Across six tracks, the Melbourne-based four piece channel cultural identity, and emotional growth into a body of work that feels like both a cathartic release and a confident next step.
We sat down with the band ahead of the EP’s release to talk healing, home, and the road ahead.
The band admits to a cocktail of emotions with the recent release of the EP.
“I think it's some of the best work we’ve put out there to date, But we’ve also been sat on these songs for a little while now, so there’s an element of relief that they’re finally going to be out there for the world to hear.”
That blend of excitement and exhale perfectly sums up the mood behind 'I’m Doing Better'.
The phrase “I’m doing better” first appeared in the track 'Dust On My Brain', born from a personal struggle that transformed into a creative breakthrough.
“I was writing this almost self-indulgent list of the things I was battling with, but putting it into a song, in a format I consider healthy, shook me out of that spiral. Writing ‘I’m doing better', and better is something’ was a reminder that I am enough.”
That lyric became the foundation not only for the track, but the entire project, a quiet victory in the face of inner turmoil.
For a band that's always worn its heart on its sleeve, 'I’m Doing Better' marks a shift toward even deeper vulnerability. The writing process became a space for conversations around culture, family, and growing up between worlds.
“I started thinking about my identity, something I've struggled with as a fair skinned Māori person, It’s something I’ve learned a lot of mixed race people go through. Trying to navigate multiple lives, growing up with parents who aren’t together… it’s affected how I love and relate to others.”
Songs like 'How Do I Know' tap directly into these threads, exploring lost time, reconnection, and the search for cultural grounding.
The EP sees Bakers Eddy experiment while also returning to their roots. While previous releases like 'Love Boredom Bicycles' dabbled in intricate chord progressions and clever arrangements, this project leans more into emotional storytelling, with a nod to the band’s emo beginnings.
“We’ve explored new territory with synths and samples, but at the same time, we’ve simplified things. These songs aren’t trying to be clever, they’re just honest.”
While the EP was completed before their recent stint in the U.S., including stops at SXSW and New Colossus Festival, the themes of place and belonging are central. One standout track, 'Manners Street', is a heartfelt ode to the band’s upbringing and shared memories.
“It’s the first time everyone in the band contributed to lyrics, we were swapping stories, reliving memories we’d forgotten. There’s definitely a bit of homesickness there.”
For sheer emotional weight, 'Hopeless Dreams' stands out.
“It was a tough one. I was deep in a cycle of depression, self-criticism, questioning everything, from who I am to the dreams I had as a kid.”
The song also sparked reflection on generational patterns.
“I started thinking about my dad and what he might have been going through at my age. Realising the similarities was a big moment. I don’t know if it scared me or helped me understand myself, probably both.”
So where does 'I’m Doing Better' sit in the band’s evolving story?
“It feels like a turning point. A 6-track peek into what’s next. We’re not wasting time, we want to release more music, keep that momentum. This EP is the first step into something bigger.”
If there’s one lesson Bakers Eddy are walking away with, it’s the importance of their bond.
“We had all these deep conversations during the writing process. It reminded us how lucky we are to have this little family. We’ve known each other since we were kids, and it’s easy to lose that in the hustle. This time made us care more, about each other, and about why we do this.”
When it comes to getting hyped pre show, Bakers Eddy are living their best WWE nostalgia.
“Right now, it’s early 2000s cock rock. Think Monday Night RAW, 2002”
Post-show? It’s a different vibe entirely
“Bit of Bob Marley, some Trojan Records stuff, you want to wind it down, but still feel like anything could happen.”
As for dream collaborators? The band isn’t thinking inside the box.
“Maybe someone completely left field, 2hollis or Daft Punk. Something that takes us completely out of our realm.”
With 'I’m Doing Better', Bakers Eddy are reconnecting, recommitting, and rediscovering who they are. And for a band that’s been through the noise, that kind of clarity might just be their most powerful sound yet.