Horsegirl is an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois. The band members are Nora Cheng, Penelope Lowenstein, and Gigi Reece. In 2021, the group signed to Matador Records.[1]
Horsegirl | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Post-punk, indie rock |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | Matador |
| Members |
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| Website | https://horsegirlmusic.com/ |
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Biography
editThe group originated in 2019 and they self-released their first song, "Forecast", that year.[2] The group released their first EP, Horsegirl: Ballroom Dance Scene et cetera, through Sonic Cathedral Recordings[3] in 2020.[4][5] Paste named the EP one of the 25 best EP's of 2020.[6]
In November 2021, the group released another song, "Billy", their first on Matador Records.[7][8] The song was named one of Rolling Stone's "Songs You Need to Know".[9] Alongside the song, the group released a cover of Minutemen's song "History Lesson – Part II".[10]
On June 3, 2022, the band released their debut album, Versions of Modern Performance, via Matador.[11]
Discography
editAlbums
- Versions of Modern Performance (2022)
- Rough Trade Super-Disc (2022)
- Phonetics On and On (2025)
EPs
- Horsegirl: Ballroom Dance Scene (2020)
Singles
- "Forecast" (2019)
- "Sea Life Sandwich Boy" (2020)
- "Ballroom Dance Scene" (2020)
- "Billy" (2021)
- "Anti-Glory" (2022)
- "World of Pots and Pans" (2022)
- "Dirtbag Transformation (Still Dirty)" (2022)
- "History Lesson - Part II" (2022) (Minutemen cover)
- "2468" (2024)
References
edit- ^ "Horsegirl Sign to Matador Records, Announce Free Livestream". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ Rindner, Grant (26 April 2021). "Horsegirl is Bringing '90s Alternative to Gen Z". Nylon. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ Sawle, Chris (23 February 2021). "News: Sonic Cathedral unveil brilliant new signings, Horsegirl; hear 'Ballroom Dance Scene'". Backseat Mafia. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ Scolforo, Carli (7 April 2021). "Horsegirl Sign to Matador Records, Announce Free Livestream". Paste. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ Yoo, Noah (23 February 2021). "Horsegirl Announce 7", Share New "Ballroom Dance Scene" Video: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ "The 25 Best EPs of 2020". Paste. 15 December 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (16 November 2021). "Horsegirl – "Billy"". Stereogum. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ Ruiz, Matthew (16 November 2021). "The trio is set to make its SXSW debut in 2022". Pitchfork. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (18 November 2021). "Horsegirl's 'Billy' Is a Compelling Character Study and Reverent Tribute to Long-Gone Music Scenes". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ Gourlay, Tom. "22 For 2022". Under the Radar. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ "Horsegirl Announce Debut Album Versions of Modern Performance, Share "Anti-glory" Video". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 2024-04-14.