Goat Girl
2018Rough Trade
Their debut — angular, melodic, and politically sharp. Cracker Drool and The Man are highlights.
South London's most politically sharp post-punk band — Goat Girl make music that is angry, melodic, and entirely necessary.
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Goat Girl formed in South London in 2016, Clottie Cream, L.E.D., Naomi Rainford, and Holly Mullineaux developing a sound rooted in post-punk and indie rock that was immediately distinctive. Their music was angular and melodic, with lyrics that addressed politics, gender, and contemporary British life with a directness and wit that set them apart from most of their contemporaries.
Their debut album 'Goat Girl' (2018) on Rough Trade was a strong record that earned good reviews and established them as one of the more interesting new British acts. 'On All Fours' (2021) was a significant evolution — more sonically adventurous, drawing on electronic music and art rock alongside their post-punk foundations, and widely regarded as their finest work.
Goat Girl have continued to develop their sound with each release, remaining one of the most consistently interesting acts in contemporary British indie music. Their combination of political engagement, melodic intelligence, and sonic ambition makes them one of the more important new voices in British alternative music. ⚠ Flag: post-2021 activity — verify any releases since 'On All Fours'.
Rough Trade
Their debut — angular, melodic, and politically sharp. Cracker Drool and The Man are highlights.
Rough Trade
Their finest record — more sonically adventurous, drawing on electronic music and art rock.
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Shared the politically engaged, rhythmically driven post-punk approach