She Drew the Gun
She Drew the Gun are a band from Wirral, England, fronted by singer/songwriter Louisa Roach. They won the Glastonbury Festival Emerging Talent competition in 2016. Their music is described as psych pop and is known for its often political lyrics.[1][2]
She Drew the Gun | |
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| Origin | Wirral, England |
| Genres | Psych pop |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Skeleton Key Records |
| Website | www |
| Members | Louisa Roach, Sian Monaghan, Jack Turner, Jenni Kickheffer |
Background
She Drew the Gun started as a solo project for Louisa Roach.[3] Gradually she formed a four-piece live band and toured the UK supporting The Sundowners in early 2015, before signing with Skeleton Key Records.[4]
In 2016, the band along with numerous other celebrities, toured the UK to support Jeremy Corbyn's bid to become Prime Minister.[5]
In April 2016, She Drew the Gun was chosen from a long-list of 120 entries to the Glastonbury Festival Emerging Artists competition. After performing with the other seven finalists, they were named as winners with a prize of £5000 and a slot on one of Glastonbury Festival's main stages.[6] They performed on the John Peel Stage on Sunday 26 June.
Singles from their debut album, Memories Of Another Future, were playlisted on BBC Radio 6.[7]
In 2017, the band performed at the SXSW festival before going on their own UK tour.[7] In 2018 they went on a UK tour to promote their new album, Revolution Of Mind, which was released on 5 October.[7] Clash Magazine described the album as "a confident, immersive sophomore effort" and "a stellar return from a truly important group".[8]
Band members
- Louisa Roach - lead vocals, guitar
- Sian Monaghan - drums, percussion
- Jack Turner - bass, lead guitar
- Jenni Kickheffer - keyboards, synthesiser
Discography
Albums
Singles and Eps
- Chains - 2013[11]
- Since You Were Not Mine - 15 April 2015[11]
- If You Could See - 15 January 2015[11]
- Where I End and You Begin - 2015[11]
- Poem - 8 April 2016[11]
- Pit Pony - 2016[11]
- No Hole In My Head - 2017
- Thank You - 2017
- Sweet Harmony - 2017
- Resister - 2018[11]
- Revolution of the Mind - 2018
- Something For The Pain - 2018
- Paradise - 2019[11]
- Wolf and Bird - 2019
- Trouble Every Day - 2019
References
- Rob Merrick (29 January 2018). "She Drew The Gun, Omeara, London, review: Louisa Roach is a compelling frontwoman for our troubled times". The Independent. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- "7 essential Liverpool songs and the stories behind them". BBC Radio 6. 1 April 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- "Liverpool Sound - 20 Liverpool Bands That You Need To Hear Now!". Fred Perry - Subculture. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- Peter Guy (9 April 2015). "Buzz Artist of the Week - She Drew the Gun". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- Wright, Jade (6 June 2016). "Jeremy Corbyn concert will see famous faces celebrating Labour leader". Liverpool: Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- James Hendicott (11 April 2016). "Merseyside psych-pop act She Drew the Gun win Glastonbury's Emerging Talent contest". NME. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- Nick Linazosoro (16 October 2018). "She Drew the Gun return to Brighton after a sell out show at The Prince Albert". Brighton & Hove News. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- Johnny Rogerson (25 September 2018). "She Drew the Gun - Revolution Of The Mind". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- James Cummins (16 April 2016). "ALBUM: She Drew The Gun 'Memories Of The Future'". Gigslutz. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- "She Drew the Gun announce details of debut album 'Memories Of Another Future'". Gigslutz. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- "She Drew the Gun". Discogs. Retrieved 28 September 2019.