Boozie Sioux loves….
December 12, 2009
…these bands which happen to be (mostly) female bands:
Wetdog – http://www.myspace.com/wetdogthebest
The best band around at the minute based in London, this all girl group are vaguely reminiscent of the Raincoats and Delta 5 but they have their own unique sound which is very hard to pigeon hole. It drifts between angular post punk and… well folk I guess. Their new album Frauhaus is out now on Angular Records buy it here > http://angular.greedbag.com/buy/frauhaus-0/
Je Suis Animal - http://www.myspace.com/jesuisanimal
Also on Angular but this time from Norway. Lush harmonies, 80s new wave and dreamy 60s psychedelic pop
Dum Dum Girls – http://www.myspace.com/dumdumgirls
Just signed to Sub Pop, this band started out less of a band and more of a solo thing of front woman Dee Dee but now features a full backing band including Frankie Rose formerly of Vivian Girls and Crystal Stilts. Blissed out 60s girl group inspired but with a rough distorted edge
The Mayfair Set – http://www.myspace.com/themayfairset
The joint project of the above’s Dee Dee and one of Blank Dogs I know very little about this band but I adore their 7″ offerings and apparently they are working on their LP right now.
Liechtenstein – http://www.myspace.com/liechtensteinia
Hailing from Sweden this all-girl band are influenced by British 80s bands like the Mo-Dettes and Girls At Our Best. They sound a bit like Nico crossed with the Raincoats crossed with Tallulah Gosh, if you can imagine that. They have an album out now on Slumberland Records http://www.myspace.com/slumberlandrecords where you will find many other excellent bands like the aforementioned Mayfair Set.
This Many Boyfriends – http://www.myspace.com/howmanyboyfriends
Leeds-based Indie pop band who sing about the Pastels and who’s songs are all perfectly formed pop gems. See them live now in the back room of your local before they get big (which I’m sure they will – though probs not X-Factor big).
