Loose Articles

Specialising in discordant, hypnotic repetition, tales of nights out, and radical politics, Loose Articles are a punk quartet with plenty to say. Their music speaks to all those determined to get through the age of austerity with tongue in cheek, and two feet firmly on the dancefloor. Plying repetition (repetition, repetition…) with ragged edges and a sardonic, sarcastic drawl delivered with fierce, in your face, punk-fueled attitude, both feminine & threatening, Loose Articles are here to make a point.

Already heavily championed by Chris Hawkins at 6 Music (where they’ve also seen strong support from Huw Stephens, Emily Pilbeam and Amy Lamé) the band have also picked up love from John Kennedy at Radio X, appearing on the Evening Playlist, and have appeared on Spotify’s The Punk List. Elsewhere they’ve been covered by NME as one of The NME 100 list, endorsed by punkfriendly fashion labels Fred Perry Subculture and Underground England and have appeared on Football Focus as keen amateur pundits and fans of the beautiful game. Kick Like A Girl was released around the Women’s 2022 Euros, with Shoot Music supporting key sporting playlists - alongside a request from Dave Grohl to support the Foo Fighters in Manchester. Loose Articles released their debut EP Chaos in 2022 and followed up with 2023 single, ‘Sinead Loves Bitcoin’, which saw continued support from Craig Charles at 6music, Louder Than War, Distorted Sound Magazine and more.

They also supported the Foo Fighters at Manchester Cricket Ground , Gang Of Four on their UK headline dates, appeared at Long Division, 2000 Trees, and Rebellion festivals, as well as a run of EU tour dates supporting LA punk/funk quintet Thumpasaurus, alongside a coveted support slot with fellow Mancunians and post-punk legends New Order at SXSW Festival.

This year, the band are looking to build on a busy 2023/2024 which saw them release their debut album 'Scream If You Wanna Go Faster' on uber cool label Alcopops, toured Europe for the first time and embarked on their Arts Council England funded Kick Like A Girl headline tour, offering intimate access and entry-level insights into the music business to young women (14 - 25) from underrepresented backgrounds, all whilst supporting grassroots venues and northern creatives. 6Music's Emily Pilbeam stepped into the role of Project Ambassador and is committed to continued support as the band grow the project.

In addition to this SXSW London Alcopop Showcase, you can catch the girls at Cro Cro Land Festival, Lambrini Girls support slots in Glasgow, Manchester and Nottingham and at Sounds From The Other City in Manchester and various festival appearances this summer.