Joanna Gruesome
Not to be confused with the harpist Joanna Newsom.
| Joanna Gruesome | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Cardiff, Wales |
| Genres | Punk rock , noise pop, indie pop, nu-gaze |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels |
Slumberland Records (Link) Fortuna Pop! |
| Website |
joannagruesome |
| Members | Alanna Gruesome, Owen Gruesome, Max Gruesome, George, Dave Gruesome |
Joanna Gruesome are a five piece noise pop band from Cardiff, Wales.
History
Joanna Gruesome were formed in 2010 in Cardiff at the suggestion of an anger management class.[1] Their debut album received praise from Pitchfork,[1] This is fake DIY and Rough Trade.[2] Joanna Gruesome are known for their energetic live shows,[3] as well as their forthright feminist and anti-homophobic views.[2]
On 28th November 2014, the band won the 2014 Welsh Music Prize with their debut album Weird Sister.[4] They will release their sophomore effort, Peanut Butter, on May 11th in the UK via Fortuna Pop!, and on June 2nd in the US via Slumberland Records.[5]
Discography
LPs
| Year | Title | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Weird Sister | Fortuna Pop!, Slumberland Records | 12" vinyl LP / CD / DD |
| 2015 | Peanut Butter | Fortuna Pop!, Slumberland Records | 12" vinyl LP / CD / DD |
Singles & EPs
- E.P. - Self Release, MP3 (2011)
- Family Portrait - Art Is Hard Records, 7" (2012)
- Cream Soda Grrrl - E.P. reissue - Reeks Of Effort, tape (2012)
- Do You Really Wanna Know Why Yr Still In Love With Me - Happy Happy Birthday To Me Records, 7" (2012)
- Sugarcrush - Slumberland/Fortuna Pop!, 7" Single (2013)
- Trust Fund/Joanna Gruesome - Happy Happy Birthday To Me Records, 12" EP (2014)
- Astonishing Adventures! "The Captured Crusader" - Captured Tracks, Slumberland Records, Fortuna Pop!, 7" EP (2014)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Thompson, Paul. "Weird Sister review". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Weird Sister review". Rough Trade. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ↑ Beaumont, Mark. "Live Review". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ↑ http://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/joanna-gruesome-win-welsh-music-8194492
- ↑ Wilson, Martin. "Joanna Gruesome Announce New Album & Share Track". http://overblown.co.uk''. Overblown. Retrieved 14 February 2015.