A house-party soundtrack packed with grungy guitars, huge choruses and plenty of attitude.

Nottingham trio GIRLBAND! bring the party to their self-titled 10-track debut, a snapshot of friendship, sex, love, heartbreak and the ups and downs of being young. But this is no straightforward party soundtrack. From questionable late-night texts and kitchen confessions to break-ups and morning-after regrets, the album captures the messy reality of modern womanhood with humour, honesty and attitude. Born out of the band’s experiences of touring, falling in and out of love and figuring out life, it’s a debut that finds plenty to celebrate along the way.

‘Neighbour’s House’ kicks the door open with a punchy beat, setting the tone for the night ahead. Georgie’s warm, husky delivery sits confidently over the instrumentation, bringing a playful edge while capturing the carefree spirit at the heart of GIRLBAND!’s house-party concept.

For me, ‘Say Something’ is the song that gives this album its heart and soul. A proper singalong with a huge chorus, it’s the kind of number that has you swaying from side to side, belting out every word.

‘5 AM’ hits hard with charging guitars and sharp-edged lyrics, as Georgie delivers the line, “She’ll kill with one look, then she’ll ruin your brain”. There’s a manic, lovestruck edge to the arrangement, building towards a blistering guitar solo that adds another layer of bite.

Another highlight, ‘She Said’ is a grungy, guitar-driven banger that gives even the most reluctant partygoers a reason to get moving. “I came here for nothing, it better mean something” is a killer lyric that sums up its attitude perfectly. A class tune with plenty of bite.

‘All My Friends’ slows things down a notch but somehow emerges as my favourite on the album. Built around crashing instrumentation and screeching guitars, it gives Georgie room to push her voice into more haunting territory. There’s a raw, almost anthemic quality here, with a chorus that makes it difficult not to get swept up in the moment.

If you need any further proof of just how good Georgie’s voice is, look no further than closing number ‘Cooking’. Built around little more than an acoustic guitar and her raw, punchy delivery, it’s stripped-back, direct and all the better for it. Sometimes simplicity hits hardest, and this is a perfect example.

GIRLBAND! have delivered a debut brimming with sharp lyrics, strong musicianship and personality. With several songs demanding repeat listens, there’s no shortage of highlights. From raucous guitar moments to stripped-back, heartfelt turns, the Nottingham trio prove there’s far more to them than a good party tune. A confident first outing that leaves you wanting more.

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Production Details

Distributed by Kartel Music Group (under AMK)

Release Date November 13, 2026

Songs were written “in real time” while touring across Europe