Alanna McArdle Leaves Joanna Gruesome
Joanna Gruesome’s new lineup, photo by Rachel Hodgson
Alanna McArdle, frontwoman of Welsh punk outfit Joanna Gruesome, has announced on Facebook that she is leaving the band for mental-health related reasons. Her statement reads:
Lately, my mental health problems have become a lot worse and I’ve gone through a pretty shitty time. I’ve realised I need to actually take some time out to focus on some kind of ‘recovery’, so I won’t be singing in Joanna Gruesome anymore. I hate to sound cheesy but the time I had in jgro was life-changing. I made friends with so many amazing people, had the chance to play with some of my favourite bands, went to places I’d never been before (metaphysically and geographically) and pissed off a lot of men in the process. I am really proud of everything I’ve done with the band, especially Peanut Butter, and I think we’ve made some really great records. Thanks to everyone who ever put up with me on tour, and anyone who stopped any assholes from hurting other people at our shows xo
McArdle joined Joanna Gruesome after their former vocalist left the band, and appeared on their two LPs: 2013′s Weird Sister and this year’s Peanut Butter. She is succeeded by two new singers: vocalist Kate Stonestreet, of Glasgow feminist/queer punk band Pennycress, and Roxy Brennan of Two White Cranes, Grubs, and others. (The new lineup is pictured above).
According to Joanna Gruesome’s Facebook, the latest incarnation of the band have already begun plotting new tunes, with a 7″ due to arrive in the coming months. They’ve also announced a tour; find full dates below.
Joanna Gruesome:
07-04 Roskilde, Denmark – Roskilde Festival
09-18 Manchester England – Islington Mill
09-19 Newcastle, England – Head Of Steam
09-20 Leeds, England – Brudenell Social Club
09-22 London England – Scala
09-23 Edinburgh, Scotland – Summerhall
09-24 Glasgow, Scotland – Glad Cafe
09-25 Hebden Bridge, England – Trades Club
09-26 Cardiff, Wales – Clwb Ifor Bach
09-29 Brighton, England – The Haunt
10-24 Chicago, IL – Schubas Tavern
10-25 Detroit, MI – UFO Factory
10-26 Toronto, Ontario – Silver Dollar
10-27 Montreal Quebec – La Sala Ross,
10-28 Cambridge MA – The Middle East (Upstairs)
10-29 Philadelphia, PA – PhilaMOCA
10-30 Brooklyn, NY – Rough Trade
10-31 Brooklyn, NY – Shea Stadium
11-01 Washington, DC – DC9
11-02 Carrboro NC – Cat’s Cradle Backroom
11-03 Atlanta GA – Drunken Unicorn
11-04 Tallahassee FL – Club Downunder
11-06-08 Austin TX – Fun Fun Fun Fest
11-09 Phoenix, AZ – The Rebel Lounge
11-10 Los Angeles CA – The Echo
11-11 San Francisco CA – Rickshaw Stop
11-13 Portland OR – Analog Cafe
11-14 Seattle WA – The Vera Project
11-15 Vancouver, British Columbia – The Cobalt
Watch Joanna Gruesome perform “Sugarcrush” at 285 Kent:
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