Years active 2010 (2010)–present | ||
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Website joannagruesome.bandcamp.com Past members Alanna McArdle, Ciara Killick, Ciara Cohen-Ennis Origin Cardiff, United Kingdom (2010) Albums Weird Sister, Peanut Butter, Astonishing Adventures!, Joanna Gruesome / Trust Fund Split (12"), E.P. Members Two White Cranes, Owen Gruesome, Dave Gruesome, Max Gruesome, George Gruesome, Alanna Gruesome Genres Punk rock, Noise pop, Indie pop, Nu gaze Record labels Slumberland Records, Fortuna POP! Similar Perfect Pussy, Speedy Ortiz, Allo Darlin', Veronica Falls, Trust Fund | ||
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.
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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 May 11 in the UK via Fortuna Pop!, and on June 2 in the US via Slumberland Records.
On June 1, 2015, it was announced singer Alanna McArdle would be leaving the band. Her replacement would be Kate from the punkband Pennycress and Roxy from Two White Cranes, Grubs and TOWEL.
EPs
Singles
Songs
SugarcrushWeird Sister · 2013
Secret SurpriseWeird Sister · 2013
Anti-Parent Cowboy KillersWeird Sister · 2013