Australian grunge band Downgirl release debut single "Beauty Queen"
Australian grunge rock band Downgirl have unveiled their debut single “Beauty Queen” today.
An accompanying music video, which can be seen below, was directed by Yoga Punk Photography. Archibald-Prize winning artist Del Kathryn Barton lent their piece Volcanic Woman for the single’s artwork.
Vocalist Alex Neville said this about the new cut, which is available on digital services right now:
"Beauty Queen draws upon these pop culture references in celebration of unconventional femininity and challenges the notion that women can be written as one dimensional characters. Musically inspired by 90s grunge gods and riot grrlz, the track is attacking, gritty, yet reassuring, just like Beauty Queen herself."
Downgirl will promote their new single with a slew of performances in their home country, including appearances at The Doomed Festival and the Duke Femme Fest. Tour dates can be seen below. Tickets are on sale to the general public here.
Downgirl tour dates
March 25 Leichhardt - Crowbar w/ Fangz
March 26 Canberra - The Basement w/ Fangz
March 30 Sydney - Botany View w/ Johnny Hunter
April 1 Katoomba - Baroque Room w/ Fangz
April 2 Newcastle - Hamilton Station Hotel
April 7 Sydney Art School - Single Launch
April 15 Sydney - Botany View Doomed Festival
April 17 Enmore - The Duke Femme Fest
April 29 Melbourne - Bonez Queer Party
December 3 - Carrisbrook Chopped Festival
Since 2009, MP3s and NPCs owner Terrance Pryor has written about music, conventions, cosplay, and video games for publications such as AXS, Examiner, Fake Walls, and Ranker. Based out of Los Angeles, the former rock concert promoter/radio host can be seen talking about rock music on AXS TV’s Music’s Greatest Mysteries and discussing music and whatever else on their Black Man Talks Rock channel on YouTube.