B Team arrive with their debut single Where Do We Go, a release that feels less like a formal introduction and more like a spark finally catching after years of quiet build. Made up of Steven “Scoob” Contreras on vocals, Braxton Curliss on keys, Ryan Wellman on guitar, and David Rocha on drums, the group has been dubbed the “Southall side quest” – but there’s nothing secondary about what they’re doing here. This is a band stepping into its own lane with intent, chemistry, and a clear sense of identity.
At its core, B Team is exactly what the name suggests – in the best way possible. As Braxton puts it, it’s “a band built by friends who just wanted to jam,” a group of longtime collaborators finally putting their ideas on wax. There’s a looseness and honesty baked into that approach, a refusal to chase perfection in favor of simply creating. It’s music for the underdogs and the grinders, the kind that reminds you that sometimes showing up and doing it is more important than getting it flawless.
Where Do We Go captures that spirit from the jump. What started as a simple two-chord progression brought in by Scoob quickly evolved into something much bigger, built out in real time through feel and instinct. The song came together in a way that most bands spend years trying to replicate – organically, effortlessly, and with a sense of momentum you can’t fake. From a late-night idea at Ryan’s house to a full-band session the next day, it became what Scoob calls a “light switch song,” the kind that clicks into place almost instantly.
Sonically, B Team pulls from a wide but cohesive palette. You can hear the influence of Kings of Leon in the framework, Mac Miller in the soul, with a dash of Noah Kahan and Rex Orange County. Ryan Wellman’s guitar work brings a heavier edge that cuts through the mix, while also doubling as the project’s production backbone. Braxton’s keys and synths add a lush, ambient layer, and David Rocha’s drumming keeps everything grounded with a steady, pocketed groove that lets the song breathe.
Then we have Scoob, who has been honing his vocal and songwriting to be uniquely his own. “Two chords and the truth” might sound simple, but it’s exactly what gives Where Do We Go its weight. It’s reflective without being heavy-handed, personal without closing itself off – leaving space for listeners to find their own meaning in it.
B Team describe themselves as “a Texas band with an everywhere sound,” and Where Do We Go is a strong first statement of that mission. With an album already about 75% complete and more singles on deck, this debut feels like the beginning of a steady rollout rather than a one-off moment. If this track is any indication, B Team aren’t just a side project – they’re a band with something to say, and they’re just getting started.