Explore euphonious experimentalism with Horsegirl's debut album

Comprising of Penelope Lowenstein (guitar, vocals), Nora Cheng (guitar, vocals), and Gigi Reece (drums), the Chicago trio inhibits a truly contagious creative chemistry... just not in the way you may think. From songwriting to vocal duties and production, you can find these three swapping instruments and ideas simultaneously, showcasing their vast array of skills and likeness for variety.

With a friendship that far exceeds their time together in Horsegirl, the magnetism of their melodies shines bright. Having met through a vast network of Chicago youth arts programmes, the three united to form their niche narratives. Showcasing their true cohesivity, Versions of Modern Performance offers a heavier insight into the trio’s creative chronicles than their predecessors. They explain, “As always, this song and album are for Chicago, our friends, our friend’s bands, everyone who can play the guitar, and everyone who can’t play the guitar.”

The strength of their bond infiltrates through every second of their debut. Unifying enhancing instrumentalisation with lavish lyricism, their new album takes a more impressionistic approach. Opening with lead single “Anti-glory,” the familiar twangs of an electric guitar sublimely pair with echoing vocal energy and a bulging beat, showcasing their true passion for improvisation. Infiltrating 80s and 90s-inspired euphoria into each single, the trio’s unified love of the two eras penetrates perfectly. But, don’t expect an array of synthesisers and disco-descendant drum beats. In fact, their unlikely fusion creates an indie-inspired, decade-heavy depth, with their gritty textures and encapsulating euphony.

Their playful approach transpires from track to track, with “Dirtbag Transformation” and “World of Pots and Pans” flowing with narratives and their gritty hypnotism. Each song develops in a distinct way, showcasing more diversity and experimentalism that creates a uniqueness to each track, yet the unified musical persona of Horsegirl remains prevalent. They’re proving to be true trailblazers of our time, complete with their idiosyncratic identity and unparallel approach.