Joanna Gruesome


Joanna Gruesome are a five-piece noise pop band from Cardiff, Wales. The name of the group is a reference to musician Joanna Newsom. They have released two albums and a number of singles.

History

Joanna Gruesome were formed in 2010 in Cardiff. Their debut album received praise from Pitchfork, This is fake DIY, and Rough Trade. Joanna Gruesome are known for their energetic live shows, as well as their forthright feminist and anti-homophobic views.
On 28 November 2014, the band won the 2014 Welsh Music Prize with their debut album Weird Sister. They released their second album, Peanut Butter, on 11 May in the UK via Fortuna Pop!, and on 2 June in the US via Slumberland Records.
In June 2015, the band announced Alanna McArdle would depart from the band. She was replaced by Kate Stonestreet from the bands Pennycress and Roxy from Two White Cranes, Grubs and TOWEL.

Discography

LPs

EPs