Taken from the single "Sugarcrush."
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/jogru-sugar-itunes

The debut album "Weird Sister" is out now on Slumberland Records (US) & Fortuna Pop! (UK)

LP/CD: smarturl.it/jgws-album
iTunes: smarturl.it/jgws-itunes

Thrilling Cardiff-based noisepop five-piece Joanna Gruesome will be releasing their terrific debut album via Fortuna POP! (Europe) and Slumberland (USA) in September. Brimming with irresistible pop melodies and spiked with dissonant fuzzy jangle, their songs are shot through with loud discordant feedback and super-fast, hardcore punk drumbeats. This album sees their first foray away from recording in a living room to a proper studio under the guidance of producer MJ of the much lauded Hookworms.

Kicking it against sexism and homophobia, nothing is off-limits, drawing inspiration from DIY scenes such as Riot Grrrl/noisepop/C86 /K Records as well as post hardcore like Drive Like Jehu/Converge and the art rock of The Velvet Underground and My Bloody Valentine, Joanna Gruesome offer a staggeringly diverse album, unexpectedly quiet and surprisingly loud.

Joanna Gruesome comprise Alanna on vocals, Owen on guitar, Max on bass, George on guitar and Dave on drums. They all met in an anger management counseling group. During the course they were told that writing, making music, dancing or painting could relieve tension and help reduce feelings of anger. One initiative involved a project where they were assigned a group to compose and perform a song in front of other members. Initially they found each other infuriating but gradually acknowledged their musical chemistry and decided to continue with the band outside the therapy group.

Most of the album was written during a month long stay in a seedy west Brighton hotel (now closed down) called The Hell House. The residents were pretty strange, kept attempting occult rituals/using Ouija boards etc and many of the songs were written to distract from the weirdness. Heart-wrenching and exhilarating in equal measure, these are not cheerful songs.

Awash with nods to mental illness and the dark recesses of the mind, the record is littered with references to the devil or zombies and allusions to comic books. “Secret Surprise”, in which mental illness takes a physical form and is fought using razor blades. Or "Anti-Parent Cowboy Killers," which is about stealing a scooter and driving it into the ocean when you should be in school LEARNING. Or "Sugarcrush," about spending a summer burning knitwear.

They have built-up a phenomenal live reputation, blending obnoxiously loud guitars and the occasional band uniform, with a high energy performance dispersed with quieter reflection, boy/girl vocals and teenage angst.

“Abrasion, anger, attitude. One guitarist is in the audience, but this isn’t too much of a stretch. There are slower parts where the musicians take a second to breath. There are noisier bits where the musicians take a second to reflect. There are thumpy bits where the musicians take a second to dance and enjoy themselves. Everyone’s smiling. Everyone’s hugging themselves. What a glorious mess of a noise to be a part of. What a glorious sense of community.” Everett True, Collapse Board

"A brilliant band from Cardiff who love their fuzzy melodies and songs dripped in scuzzy reverb." Huw Stephens, Radio One.

Joanna Gruesome - Tugboat (Galaxie 500 cover)

"Galaxies" 12" EP, released 6 November 2015 on No Idea Records.

Recorded in February 2015 with Justin Pizzoferrato at Sonelab, Easthampton MA, with the exception of "Painkiller", recorded February 2015 with Matt Beaudoin at Q Division, Somerville MA.
Art by Meghan Minior.
http://www.kndlng.com

Blinding Wave

Written, recorded and mixed by Film School. Mastered by Audible Oddities. Artwork by Liane Liang.

June

Recorded, produced and mastered by us.
Art by Monica Wilson http://monicawilkinson.tumblr.com

Download for free from our bandcamp http://teenbrains.bandcamp.com

* Tour w/ Turnover and Claws
14/01 - Cardiff @ Clwb 14 - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fuelled-by-jealous-lovers-presents-turnover-claws-teen-brains-tickets-18425471080 
15/01 - Bristol @ The Exchange - http://www.seetickets.com/event/turnover-claws-teen-brains/exchange/907745
16/01 - Nottingham @ Bodega - http://www.alt-tickets.co.uk/turnover-tickets
17/01 - Birmingham @ The Cellar - http://www.seetickets.com/event/turnover-teen-brains-claws/the-rainbow-cellar/908171
18/01 - Norwich @ The Owl Sanctuary - http://www.theowlsanctuary.net/category/tickets
19/01 - Southampton @ Joiners - www.joinerslive.co.uk

Wash Away

VHS
"Needles For Pricks" 7"/DIG
Order: http://casinotrashrecords.bigcartel.com/product/vhs-needles-for-pricks-7
Release Date: January 22, 2016
Label: Casino Trash Records 
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Artist Instagram: @violenthumansystem
Label Instagram: @casinotrashrecords


Needles For Pricks by VHS

Seagulls

Light

Colossal

Taken from the untitled 2017 album "cyclorama/"
Vinyl & Cd avalaible at :
www.cyclorama.bandcamp.com

MONARCH

"Return"

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Mixed by Matt Hosking
Mastered by Mikey Young

Return

NO SWOON 
EP 1

Written, produced and engineered by No Swoon
Mixed by Jorge Elbrecht
Mastered by Heba Kadry
Additional production and engineering by Patrick Canaday

Tasha Abbott - Vocals and Guitar
Zack Nestel-Patt - Synthesizers and Bass
Ricky Petraglia - Drums

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Sinking Peaks

Born in the basement, raised on rock'n'roll

Needles For Pricks by VHS

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