Goat Girl


Goat Girl is an English post-punk band from South London. Their initial lineup consisted of lead vocalist and guitarist Clottie Cream, guitarist and occasional lead vocalist L.E.D., bassist Naima Jelly and drummer Rosy Bones. UK music magazine DIY describe them as being "imbued with an innate ability to voice the socio-political concerns of their peers with wit and style". In 2019, bassist Holly Hole joined the band, replacing Naima Jelly.

Formation and signing to Rough Trade

The band played early gigs in The Windmill, Brixton and named themselves after comedian Bill Hicks' character 'Goat Boy'. They signed a deal with Rough Trade Records on 24 July 2016, and put out a couple of singles prior to the release of their debut album two years later. During this time, they also supported The Fall in their final London show before Mark E. Smith's death, at the 100 Club on 27 July 2017.

Debut album

Their self-titled debut album was released in April 2018. Featuring 19 tracks, it was well-received by the music press. Pitchfork described it as "absurd, playful, and more than a little unsettling, sounding at times like a less romantic Libertines," going on to say the album, "appears daunting but proves to be light and accessible, with plenty of offbeat wit and many an unexpected twist down gothic country roads." The Guardian called it "a weird, wily and unpredictable record, getting under the surface of things." The band played on the John Peel stage at the Glastonbury Festival 2019.

Discography

Albums

  • Goat Girl, Rough Trade
  • On All Fours, Rough Trade
  • Below the Waste, Rough Trade

    EPs

  • Udder Sounds, Rough Trade

    Singles

  • "Country Sleaze"/"Scum", Rough Trade
  • "Crow Cries", Rough Trade
  • "Cracker Drool", Rough Trade
  • "The Man", Rough Trade
  • "Throw Me a Bone", Rough Trade
  • "Sad Cowboy", Rough Trade
  • "The Crack", Rough Trade
  • "Badibaba", Rough Trade
  • "Ride Around", Rough Trade
  • "Motorway", Rough Trade