About Bad plans:

Bad Plans is Nashville-based producer Jesse Hardiek. First emerging onto the music scene in 2019, Bad Plans quickly captured the attention of critics and fans alike with a unique blend of electronic and alternative sounds.

Building on this early momentum, Hardiek teamed up with a powerhouse lineup of collaborators—Kellen McGregor of Memphis May Fire, Cody Stewart known for his work with Nothing Nowhere and Falling In Reverse, and Josiah Prince from Disciple and Alright Years—to craft his debut EP, Into The Unquiet. This project marks a significant evolution in his sound, integrating darker, heavier elements while weaving in influences from trap, metal, and industrial music.

Despite the EP being fresh on the scene, Bad Plans has already made waves, sharing stages with notable artists such as Zero 9:36, TX2, Dark Divine, Ekoh, Mike’s Dead, Sam Tinnesz, and Call Me Karizma. With a distinctive style that pushes the boundaries of genre, Bad Plans is poised to make a lasting impact in the music landscape.

• Supported artists: Zero 9:36, TX2, Dark Divine, Mike’s Dead, Sam Tinnesz, Ekoh, Call Me Karizma, Ryan Oakes

• Single “help me help me” featured in Hard Beat Magazine

• Single “Troubled Young Soul” featured in HM Magazine

“Modern dark metal vibes are pouring out of ‘help me help me’. Whether it be the intrigue born from the song title or the intro with its industrial vibes, there’s so much to digest on this track. Fans of modern alt-rock artists that are looking for something a bit more brooding will likely find themselves pulled in by a song that is as alternative as it is catchy and accessible.”

-Dan Hemming (Hard Beat Magazine)

“Bad Plans uses beats, sub bass and spoken/sung vocals that take influence from rap and hip hop and mix it with screaming and heavy-hitting guitar riffs. The result is a really interesting and unique sound somewhere between the two genres.”

- Metalverse

“The color of his vocals can be clearly felt. It doesn't sound like he's putting on act, through his instrumentation and songwriting. Troubled Young Soul's, relatability, can spark some motivation. It's as if facing the internal issues, help solve the internal issues.”

- Imani Wj Wright