Chimera at the Gates: BÃKÜ’s post metal journey “Soma” unveiled

There’s something about falling asleep that feels like surrender. You give up control, slip into a space where time bends, and thoughts spiral in directions you wouldn’t choose if you were awake. Some people fight it—try to stay grounded, keep their grip on reality. Others let go and see where it takes them. Soma, the debut album from Valence-based post-metal band Båkü, lives right in that space. Somewhere between slipping under and snapping back, between clarity and distortion, between letting the dream guide you and waking up unsure if it ever happened. The band’s name comes from Japanese folklore—Båkü is