PUMPKIN PIE ALBUM REVIEW

By Nicole Baillargeon

As a student at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, there is one fall event that I and many others look forward to every year. UWM’s prowl radio station hosts a battle of the bands, where our campuses’ small artists have a chance to build a fan base. This year one band in particular caught my attention. “Bowvee” was the first to perform and set the bar high for the following bands. Each one of the 5 songs they had played was instantly a hit for me. The energy and life put into the performance drew me in. Their indie sound clicked instantly for a 20 something who’s living their college days to the fullest Songs like “Color,” “Sweetheart” and “Into Place” were a hit at the event, so much so that Bowvee ended up winning the battle of the bands.

Bowvee’s sophomore album entitled “Pumpkin pie” debuted on October 3rd 2025. The band also had an album release party at the iconic Cactus Club just 2 days later, which I had the privilege to attend The show started with the first track, “Jumpy,” an upbeat energetic start to the album. This song reminds me of the iconic tunnel scene in “Perks of being a wallflower", where Emma Watsons character is standing through the sunroof of a car while driving through a tunnel. It captures the feeling of freedom and carelessness that we all chase, and this whole album rushes that feeling right into me.