Witch or Queen? You Decide: Ebb & Nova’s latest single “Call Me Queen”
- Isabella Basile
- 3 hours ago
- 2 min read
Ebb & Nova originally started as a duo with Lauren Padgett on vocals and guitar and Matthew Purpora on guitar, later adding Steven Bainbridge on cello and Pat Brynes on percussion. Together, they blend indie rock with pop and folk elements to create engaging and intoxicating melodies. Their latest single, “Call Me Queen,” released in April of 2025, amassed 31,860 streams on Spotify, surpassing their first single, “100 Beats,” with 27,363 streams. Since releasing their self-titled debut album Ebb & Nova in 2017, the band has opened for Good Charlotte, Gin Blossoms, Lewis Watson, Smash Mouth, and O-Town. With more music on the way, Ebb & Nova continue to be the talk of Northern Maryland’s music scene.
“Call Me Queen”
Songwriters: Lauren Padgett and Matthew Purpora
Vocals and Guitar: Lauren Padgett
Guitar and Bass: Matthew Purpora
Cello: Steven Bainbridge
Drums and Percussion: Pat Bryne
Audio Engineer: Tony Correlli
In the words of Ebb & Nova: “Working on Call Me Queen was a blast. It pushed us creatively, brought out a bolder side of our sound, and was a really exciting and rewarding project. We hope you enjoy!”
LONG STORY SHORT: Ebb & Nova’s “Call Me Queen” starts with a killer guitar riff that repeats in variations throughout the song. It sounds like a chase, or more, a hunt, which blends perfectly with the lyrics in the song, creating a thrilling sensation as the queen chases you with lyrics, “You call me a witch / But I'm a queen / Watch 'em run / 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.” Suspense rises throughout the song, when we reach the end with lyrics “You call me a witch / But I'm your queen / Watch 'em run / 5, 4, 3, - YOU'RE DONE” changing the lyrics from “I’m a queen” to “I’m your queen” eluding to the power she now has over the one running away from her. “Call Me Queen” would fit perfectly in a chase scene from Scooby Doo as the crew reveals the witch to be a queen.
Stream “Call Me Queen” below!