video premier: Graceland’s ‘Flyway’

LOUD WOMEN is proud as punch to host the first view of Graceland’s beautiful new video for their new single, ‘Flyway’.  Continue reading video premier: Graceland’s ‘Flyway’

Living Dead Girl release ‘Still Life’

Absolutely loving the dark and sultry new single from trip hop duo Living Dead Girl, with a killer video … Living Dead Girl are Jessica English (lead vocals, synth, piano, and programming) and Jonno Lloyd (guitar, bass, synth, programming, and backing vocals) who make, they say, ‘layered, atmospheric electronica with a dark twist…industrial strength pop with a delicate charm’. It’s a lot like Portishead, without all … Continue reading Living Dead Girl release ‘Still Life’

The Menstrual Cramps scoop Hercury Prize for debut album

DIY newcomers The Menstrual Cramps have scooped the coveted LOUD WOMEN Hercury Music Prize for their debut album, ‘We’re Not Overyacting’.   The riot grrrl trio topped the shortlist, which included other much celebrated female artists such as Actual Crimes, Desperate Journalist, The Empty Page, Honeyblood, Nolay, Oh!Gunquit, Pet Crow, Petrol Girls, Sacred Paws, The Tuts, and The Wharves. Emilia from The Menstrual Cramps issued … Continue reading The Menstrual Cramps scoop Hercury Prize for debut album

UK riot grrrl: a second wave snapshot

Interview by Kris Smith As an occasional feature we promise not to call ‘How I became a Loud Woman’, we interview musicians about their inspiration, beginnings and career in the DIY scene. Here, Sophie from Little Fists gives us a glimpse at a riot grrrl scene linked to much missed bands such as Candy Panic Attack and Actual Crimes, as well as current LOUD WOMEN: Bugeye, Ghum, Little Fists, The Ethical Debating Society … Continue reading UK riot grrrl: a second wave snapshot

Little LOUD WOMEN – 30 Sept at The Lexington

No need for parents to miss out on the very best in live music … bring the kids along for an afternoon of awesome punkrock, specially arranged for audiences that include energetic toddlers and kids, as well as their parents who really deserve to relax with some grown-up music too! There will be face-painting, cake and games for the littl’uns, and badass bands for the … Continue reading Little LOUD WOMEN – 30 Sept at The Lexington