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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

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LOUD WOMEN album launch

What a day, and what a night! Our LOUD WOMEN Volume One compilation album launch party was a massive success. Undeterred by a last-minute venue switch, 13 of our awesome CD contributors rocked the very awesome New River Studios, played to a (at times) full capacity crowd, and thoroughly launched what is looking set to be a hugely successful album. Pre-sales and launch day sales … Continue reading LOUD WOMEN album launch

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LOUD WOMEN: Volume One compilation CD available to pre-order NOW!

LOUD WOMEN – Volume One will be released on CD on 18 March 2017, featuring tracks by 21 of the UK’s most hotly-tipped female artists: Dream Nails: DIY Bratakus: Pollution Evolution Petrol Girls: Touch Me Again Dolls: Audrey The Empty Page: Deeply Unlovable The Ethical Debating Society: Poor Liam Gladiators Are You Ready?: I Want to Love You deux furieuses: Out of My System Fight Rosa … Continue reading LOUD WOMEN: Volume One compilation CD available to pre-order NOW!

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18 March – LOUD WOMEN album launch party

LOUD WOMEN are holdling a party to celebrate the launch of a new compilation album, with all profits going to Women’s Aid. Tickets £6 in advance (£8 on the door) from https://www.wegottickets.com/event/386676 Under 18s free – please obtain a child ticket so we can monitor numbers https://www.wegottickets.com/event/386677 Live performances from some of the 21 acts featured on the album, including: Argonaut Bugeye Deux Furieuses Dolls Fightmilk Gladiators … Continue reading 18 March – LOUD WOMEN album launch party

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record reviews

LOUD WOMEN: Volume One – Preorder now!

Out on 18 March 2017 – a compilation album of 21 of the loudest women who’ve played our shows! All profits from the sale of the CD going to Women’s Aid. 21 track CD with zine £10 (plus £1.50 p&p) Pre-order now! Dream Nails: DIY Bratakus: Pollution Evolution Petrol Girls: Touch Me Again Dolls: Audrey The Empty Page: Deeply Unlovable The Ethical Debating Society: Poor Liam Gladiators Are You Ready?: I Want to … Continue reading LOUD WOMEN: Volume One – Preorder now!

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LOUD WOMEN’s not-so secret plans for world domination in 2017

Yep, we’re taking over. The patriarchy has had his chance to run things, and he’s just made a complete dog’s breakfast of it, 2016 being case in fucking point. Time for revolution woman-style … and here’s how the LOUD WOMEN are planning on doing their bit. Step 1: The LOUD WOMEN compilation album – out in March! We’re putting together a CD featuring some of … Continue reading LOUD WOMEN’s not-so secret plans for world domination in 2017

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record reviews

record reviews  by kris smith

Deux Furieuses – Tracks of Wire LP (May, 2016) This is an album that probably can’t be done justice without a dissertation in place of this short review. I had the pleasure of seeing Deux Furieuses live in London recently and it was, from the off, a scathing punk/rock assault on the senses and a further reminder of just how much more of an impact two focused, … Continue reading record reviews  by kris smith

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touring Brexit Britain as a non-white musician

by vanessa govinden Two weeks after Britain voted to leave the EU, I was walking down my street when a guy in a removals van shouted, ‘You’re fucked!’ as he drove past. I’d like to say that’s the only time I’ve experienced something like that, but it’s not. I was born and raised in West London, though my parents are first-generation immigrants from Mauritius. They chose … Continue reading touring Brexit Britain as a non-white musician

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7 Oct 2016: The Empty Page | Dream Nails | Little Fists | Charmpit

A sisterly joint-promotion by Who Run The World and LOUD WOMEN, together offering a night of doubly-awesome women-led music, in aid of anti-austerity charities. Part of the WE SHALL OVERCOME 2016 weekend https://www.facebook.com/groups/507658162729362/ Featuring: THE EMPTY PAGE http://www.facebook.com/Theemptypagemusic A trio of Mancunians writing songs with an infectious pop sensibility, layered with a healthy dose of fuzz and shot through with ‘grim up North’ poeticism. DREAM NAILS http://www.facebook.com/yourdreamnails Celebrating … Continue reading 7 Oct 2016: The Empty Page | Dream Nails | Little Fists | Charmpit

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20 Nov 2015 Fight Rosa Fight | Sarah Kerton | Dirtygirl | Little Fists @ Veg Bar, Brixton

A night of top notch badass riot grrrl pop punk celebration, in the Veg Bar’s groovy basement. Line-up for FRIDAY 20 November: 10:15 FIGHT ROSA FIGHT https://www.facebook.com/fightrosafight http://fightrosafight.bandcamp.com/merch https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQueUud16y4rJwFfLtNFtzA/feed Cheltenham DIYers. 2nd EP ‘Rotten’ out now. “wonderfully pissed off poppy queer punk/riot grrrl” – Maximum Rock’n’Roll 10:05 SPOKEN SISTERS A LOUD WOMEN exclusive – the first performance by two hugely talented young spoken word performers. … Continue reading 20 Nov 2015 Fight Rosa Fight | Sarah Kerton | Dirtygirl | Little Fists @ Veg Bar, Brixton

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