Horsegirl
Horsegirl | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Post-punk, indie rock |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Label | Matador |
| Members |
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| Website | horsegirlmusic |
Horsegirl is an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois, made up of Nora Cheng, Penelope Lowenstein, and Gigi Reece.
In 2021, the group signed to Matador Records.[1] In 2022, they released their debut studio album, Versions of Modern Performance. In 2025, they released their second studio album, Phonetics On and On.[2]
Biography
The group originated in 2019 and they self-released their first song, "Forecast", that year.[3] The group released their first EP, Horsegirl: Ballroom Dance Scene et cetera, through Sonic Cathedral Recordings[4] in 2020.[5][6] Paste named the EP one of the 25 best EP's of 2020.[7]
In November 2021, the group released another song, "Billy", their first on Matador Records.[8][9] The song was named one of Rolling Stone's "Songs You Need to Know".[10] Alongside the song, the group released a cover of Minutemen's song "History Lesson – Part II".[11]
On June 3, 2022, the band released their debut album, Versions of Modern Performance, via Matador.[12]
In November 2024, the band released the single "2468" and announced the release of their upcoming studio album, Phonetics On and On, produced by Cate Le Bon.[13] They shared three additional singles prior to the album's release on February 14, 2025: "Julie", "Switch Over", and "Frontrunner".[14][15]
Discography
Albums
- Versions of Modern Performance (2022)
- Phonetics On and On (2025)
EPs
- Horsegirl: Ballroom Dance Scene (2020)
- Rough Trade Super-Disc (2022)
- Julie In Twos (2025)
Singles
- "Forecast" (2019)
- "Sea Life Sandwich Boy" (2020)
- "Ballroom Dance Scene" (2020)
- "Billy" (2021)
- "Anti-Glory" (2022)
- "World of Pots and Pans" (2022)
- "Dirtbag Transformation (Still Dirty)" (2022)
- "History Lesson - Part II" (2022) (Minutemen cover)
- "2468" (2024)
- "Julie" (2024)
- "Switch Over" (2025)
- "Frontrunner" (2025)
References
- ^ "Horsegirl Sign to Matador Records, Announce Free Livestream". Paste Magazine. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ Staff, The Alt Editing (December 18, 2025). "The Alt's 50 Best Albums of 2025". The Alternative. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ^ Rindner, Grant (April 26, 2021). "Horsegirl is Bringing '90s Alternative to Gen Z". Nylon. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ^ Sawle, Chris (February 23, 2021). "News: Sonic Cathedral unveil brilliant new signings, Horsegirl; hear 'Ballroom Dance Scene'". Backseat Mafia. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ Scolforo, Carli (April 7, 2021). "Horsegirl Sign to Matador Records, Announce Free Livestream". Paste. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ^ Yoo, Noah (February 23, 2021). "Horsegirl Announce 7", Share New "Ballroom Dance Scene" Video: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ^ "The 25 Best EPs of 2020". Paste. December 15, 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (November 16, 2021). "Horsegirl – "Billy"". Stereogum. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ Ruiz, Matthew (November 16, 2021). "The trio is set to make its SXSW debut in 2022". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (November 18, 2021). "Horsegirl's 'Billy' Is a Compelling Character Study and Reverent Tribute to Long-Gone Music Scenes". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ Gourlay, Tom. "22 For 2022". Under the Radar. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ "Horsegirl Announce Debut Album Versions of Modern Performance, Share "Anti-glory" Video". Paste Magazine. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ "Horsegirl Announce New Album 'Phonetics on and On': Hear "2468"". November 19, 2024.
- ^ Corcoran, Nina. "Horsegirl: Phonetics On and On". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ^ Nieto, Caroline (February 14, 2025). "Horsegirl - "Phonetics On and On" | Album Review". POST-TRASH. Retrieved January 11, 2026.