VENUS GRRRLS, the Leeds/Newcastle-based rock coven, have revealed their new single ‘Bloodsick’ along with details of their debut UK headline tour set for September. The new track was recorded by Sugar House and mixed/mastered by Grammy-nominated Romesh Dodangoda (Bring Me The Horizon, Nova Twins). The band are continuing their emerging goth-grunge sonority with a strong early riot grrrl-influenced undercurrent. Lead singer GK’s vocal inflections are a commanding presence against cascading riffs and synth motifs. GK expands on the inspiration behind the single:
“’Bloodsick’ describes a change, or a metamorphosis of a being that has become far more insular and isolated. It is a grief of what once was, that transcends into a bittersweet liberation of a new body, or way of living both physically and emotionally.”
VENUS GRRLS have also announced details of their first-ever headline tour. In a move that speaks to VENUS GRRRLS own experience with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), the band have partnered with stem cell transplant charity Anthony Nolan. Anthony Nolan uses its register of 900,000 people to match potential stem cell donors to blood cancer and blood disorder patients in need of stem cell transplants. All shows on the 8-date run will have Anthony Nolan volunteers present to provide more information about stem cells, their role in treating AML via transplant and the importance of people aged 16-30 signing up to the stem cell register.
Charlotte Cunliffe, Director of Register Development at Anthony Nolan says:
“When people in the public eye, like GK, share their experiences, it inspires others to seek out how they can help which is why we’re thrilled VENUS GRRRLS will be encouraging their fans to learn more about stem cell donation on tour.”
“At Anthony Nolan we know that one individual can transform the lives of patients with blood cancer and blood disorders. VENUS GRRLS fans – your stem cells could hold the key to someone’s survival and starts with a simple swab. We need people aged 16-30, particularly young men and those from minority ethnic backgrounds, to join the Anthony Nolan register. By doing so, you could be the lifeline someone desperately needs, offering them a second chance at life.”
VENUS GRRRLS will also support Sprints on their SOLD-OUT Letter To Self UK headline tour next month. Ahead of their own headline tour in September, the band have also confirmed appearances at Liverpool Sound City, Y Not, Kendal Calling and Stockton Calling.
VENUS GRRRLS Live Dates
March
30 – Stockton Calling, Stockton-On-Tees
April
3 – Heaven, London w/Sprints SOLD OUT
5 – Actress & Bishop, Birmingham w/Sprints SOLD OUT
6 – White Hotel, Manchester w/Sprints SOLD OUT
7 – King Tuts, Glasgow w/Sprints SOLD OUT
9 – Patterns, Brighton w/Sprints SOLD OUT
11 – Thekla, Bristol w/Sprints SOLD OUT
13 – Bodega, Nottingham w/Sprints SOLD OUT
14 – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds w/Sprints SOLD OUT
May
4 – 5 – Liverpool Sound City, Liverpool
August
1 – 4, Kendal Calling Festival, Cumbria
2 – 4, Y Not Festival, Derbyshire
Headline Tour Dates
September
5 – The Victoria, Birmingham
6 – The Cluny 2, Newcastle
7 – McChuills, Glasgow
8 – Yellow Arch, Sheffield
11 – Bodega, Nottingham
12 – The Grace, London
13 – The Louisiana, Bristol
14 – Disorder, Manchester
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