Wednesday 5 November 2014

Welsh Wednesday #10


#10: Sugarcrush by Joanna Gruesome

I thought it was about time some of the new breed was represented in this series, so with that I proudly introduce Joanna Gruesome.

Joanna Gruesome have what is probably the worst band name in Wales. Despite this, they make a splendid noise that evokes lots of old-school indie references: the Wedding Present, the Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine, Talulah Gosh, the Primitives, Lush, etc. Only a handful of singles/EPs and a solitary album exist with their name on them at the moment, but they have been a part of the live circuit in Cardiff since their formation in 2010; they do have a bit of a reputation for high-energy performances too.

Sugarcrush is a real blast of C86-inspired fuzz-pop taken from their debut album which you can buy from their Bandcamp page (you'll find some free stuff there, too). Good band, good attitude, good fun.



4 comments:

  1. If he was still around Peel might've played this. Did not know they were of Welsh origin.

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  2. I enjoyed that Robster - maybe the lass in the middle is in fact called Joanna Gruesome??

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    1. Alanna McArdle is her name, last seen sporting bright blue hair.

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    2. A slightly more acceptable monicker

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