Muncie Girls

Tue Mar 31 2020

7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Brudenell Social Club

33 Queen's Road Leeds LS6 1NY

Brudenell Social Club

33 Queen's Road Leeds LS6 1NY

£10.00 adv.

Ages 14+

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Formed in 2010, Muncie Girls' members Lande Hekt (vocals, bass), Dean McMullen (guitar), and Luke Ellis (drums) had been friends and regulars of the local D.I.Y. punk scene in their hometown of Exeter, U.K. Fueled by their own angst and discontent with the world, the trio set about performing and recording, originally playing local support shows with the likes of Caves and Great Cynics. The band's first release came at the end of 2011 in the shape of a three track self-titled cassette on What We Should Be Doing! Returning to the studio at the beginning of 2012, the trio set about recording their second EP, Revolution Summer. Released on local Exeter-based punk label Specialist Subject, the EP helped propel the band's profile, with airplay on BBC Radio 1's punk show becoming a regular thing. Continuous touring throughout the U.K. and Europe saw the trio's output slow, with only the Sleepless E.P. being released in 2013. A split single with Great Cynics appeared early the next year, followed in 2015 by another split single, this time with German punk outfit Sandlotkids. With Hekt splitting her time between various bands and starting School of Frock -- a musical workshop encouraging girls to start bands and play instruments -- the group finally returned to the studio at the beginning of 2015 to record what would become their debut album. Released a year later in March 2016, the more politically slanted From Caplan to Belsize appeared. ~ Rich Wilson

Brudenell Presents...
Muncie Girls

  • Event Cancelled.
  • Muncie Girls

    Muncie Girls

    Punk

    Muncie Girls released their highly acclaimed debut album ‘From Caplan To Belsize’ on 4th March, 2016 via Specialist Subject Records in the UK. Animal Style Records released the album in the US and Uncle M had the honours over in Germany. The record has received much attention and plaudits from the likes of Kerrang!, Rock Sound, Upset, Noisey, DIY, The Line of Best Fit & Punktastic. Muncie Girls were also nominated for ‘Best British Newcomer’ at the Kerrang! Awards 2016. Recent singles have received plays on BBC Radio 1, Kerrang! Radio, Amazing Radio & Scuzz TV.

    Born in punk shows and dive bars to three driven teenagers in 2012, Muncie Girls embodies the classic punk rock story in a modern context. Fuelled by discontent and anxiety, they eloquently address issues of modern living as a self-aware young adult. The result is an ambitious and poignant rebellion against social norms that touches on everything from politics to interpersonal relationships. Musically, the album is a dynamic and emotional exploration of punk and indie rock. The album’s bouncy catchiness is sure to be a hit with fans of Hop Along, Lemuria, Latterman, and RVIVR, but one of the defining characteristics of Muncie Girls is their ability to explore outside their immediate influences. Ultimately, what sets Muncie Girls apart is vocalist & bassist Lande Hekt’s unique perspective and its impact on her understated lyricism. Hekt’s dry, unembellished writing style is, in many ways, reminiscent of classic American literature – a trait exceptionally unusual for a punk rock band from Exeter.

Brudenell Presents...

Muncie Girls

Tue Mar 31 2020 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

(Doors 7:30 PM)

Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Muncie Girls
  • Event Cancelled.

£10.00 adv. Ages 14+

Formed in 2010, Muncie Girls' members Lande Hekt (vocals, bass), Dean McMullen (guitar), and Luke Ellis (drums) had been friends and regulars of the local D.I.Y. punk scene in their hometown of Exeter, U.K. Fueled by their own angst and discontent with the world, the trio set about performing and recording, originally playing local support shows with the likes of Caves and Great Cynics. The band's first release came at the end of 2011 in the shape of a three track self-titled cassette on What We Should Be Doing! Returning to the studio at the beginning of 2012, the trio set about recording their second EP, Revolution Summer. Released on local Exeter-based punk label Specialist Subject, the EP helped propel the band's profile, with airplay on BBC Radio 1's punk show becoming a regular thing. Continuous touring throughout the U.K. and Europe saw the trio's output slow, with only the Sleepless E.P. being released in 2013. A split single with Great Cynics appeared early the next year, followed in 2015 by another split single, this time with German punk outfit Sandlotkids. With Hekt splitting her time between various bands and starting School of Frock -- a musical workshop encouraging girls to start bands and play instruments -- the group finally returned to the studio at the beginning of 2015 to record what would become their debut album. Released a year later in March 2016, the more politically slanted From Caplan to Belsize appeared. ~ Rich Wilson
Muncie Girls

Muncie Girls

Punk

Muncie Girls released their highly acclaimed debut album ‘From Caplan To Belsize’ on 4th March, 2016 via Specialist Subject Records in the UK. Animal Style Records released the album in the US and Uncle M had the honours over in Germany. The record has received much attention and plaudits from the likes of Kerrang!, Rock Sound, Upset, Noisey, DIY, The Line of Best Fit & Punktastic. Muncie Girls were also nominated for ‘Best British Newcomer’ at the Kerrang! Awards 2016. Recent singles have received plays on BBC Radio 1, Kerrang! Radio, Amazing Radio & Scuzz TV.

Born in punk shows and dive bars to three driven teenagers in 2012, Muncie Girls embodies the classic punk rock story in a modern context. Fuelled by discontent and anxiety, they eloquently address issues of modern living as a self-aware young adult. The result is an ambitious and poignant rebellion against social norms that touches on everything from politics to interpersonal relationships. Musically, the album is a dynamic and emotional exploration of punk and indie rock. The album’s bouncy catchiness is sure to be a hit with fans of Hop Along, Lemuria, Latterman, and RVIVR, but one of the defining characteristics of Muncie Girls is their ability to explore outside their immediate influences. Ultimately, what sets Muncie Girls apart is vocalist & bassist Lande Hekt’s unique perspective and its impact on her understated lyricism. Hekt’s dry, unembellished writing style is, in many ways, reminiscent of classic American literature – a trait exceptionally unusual for a punk rock band from Exeter.