Some songs don’t just play—they hit. And that’s exactly what happened when I pressed play on WellBad’s new single, “Bucket List.” The track doesn’t wait to impress: gritty blues guitar, brass soaked in soul, and a story that pulls you in. From the first listen, WellBad Bucket List felt less like a song and more like a lived-in memory.
Following the release of their latest album Oyster & Pearl, “Bucket List” is the fourth single from the German rock-blues band—and arguably their most intimate yet. On the surface,This isn’t just another genre-bending track (though it is that, too). It’s a groove-laden confession wrapped in Americana grit, hip-hop heartbeat, and smoky New Orleans swagger. And it doesn’t feel manufactured—it feels real.
At its core,written by frontman Daniel Welbat, the track pulls no punches. You hear that sentiment in every line. It’s not nostalgia—it’s gratitude. And with The Boxhorns’ brass section adding warmth and longtime producer Stephan Gade keeping the texture rough and raw, WellBad Bucket List finds its emotional center.
“We were young, we were wild—and I would do everything exactly the same again” — Daniel Welbat, WellBad frontman
If you’re new to WellBad, know this: they don’t sit still. Past releases—like Judgement Days and Bad Habits—danced between funk, noir, and straight-up rock, but this one digs deeper. It doesn’t chase genre. It leans into feeling.
The video, directed by Detlef Overmann, keeps it stripped back. No sweeping romance. Just quiet, intimate moments that feel more like memories than scenes. It works because it doesn’t try too hard—it just tells the truth.
Bucket List is about lasting love, sure—but also about presence. The lyrics hint at something deeper: that the real adventure isn’t out there waiting. It’s already happening. That message cuts through in a culture obsessed with the next thing—and WellBad delivers it without apology.
So is Bucket List just a love song? Not exactly. It’s a reflection. One that invites you to stop chasing and start noticing. Put the pen down. Your bucket list might already be in motion.
