THUNDER QUEENS’ DEBUT LP, STRIKE ONE, TODAY VIA VICTORY POOL RECORDS
BUY / STREAM STRIKE ONE HERE
WATCH / SHARE “ROADTRIP” HERE
PERFORMANCE DATES CONTINUE NEXT WEEK
“Thunder Queens — the shit-kicking trio of Violet Bruneel, Lola Hayman and Clara Magnan — make music for staying alive. Their garage-adjacent tunes fold in elements of deep purple doom, scrappy punk and classic pop melodies, making debut album Strike One a thrillingly confident introductory statement. Equal parts reverent and forward-thinking, their larger-than-life energy is on full display with latest single "All These Problems." - EXCLAIM!
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Embark on a sonic journey of revelation in motion with Thunder Queens, the London, Ontario-based trio of Violet Bruneel, Lola Hayman, and Clara Magnan. Out today, their debut full-length album, Strike One, Thunder Queens delivers a blend of doom-tinged grunge, onyx-toned punk melodies, and searing multi-part harmonies - all while creating a mesmerizing sound that is uniquely their own.
Today, Thunder Queens also hit the road in the new video for “Roadtrip”. Bursting with the nostalgia of summer drives, “Roadtrip” is a wholesome ode to cruising around with friends, gas station snacks, chasing the horizon, and endless laughter.
In their vibrant music video, Thunder Queens transport us back to the thrills of being a teen without a driver’s license, eating candy under the blazing sun, wind in your hair, pink sunsets, and fun roadside pit-stops. "Roadtrip" is a celebration of friendship, fun, freedom, and the unforgettable memories we share on the road. So grab your crew, turn up the volume, and let Thunder Queens be your soundtrack to adventure!
BUY / STREAM STRIKE ONE HERE
WATCH / SHARE “ROADTRIP” HERE
MORE ABOUT STRIKE ONE
The band are unafraid to be experimental and shapeshift, conjuring the playful vitality of Sheer Mag, ground shaking range of Black Sabbath, and the urgency of The Runaways. Their raw energy and poignant lyricism show a band that’s played together for over half a decade while still being on the cusp of earning a driver’s license. Over 11 tracks, each riff and lyric paint a vivid picture of a world they’re still discovering, from the gauzy bliss of a sun-drenched road trip to the urgency of our fractured political landscape. Thunder Queens fearlessly explore a spectrum of emotions and themes with the unmatched curiosity of youth and solidarity that comes from nurturing a foundation of sisterhood.
Lola Hayman (drums, vocals), Violet Bruneel (guitar, vocals), and Clara Magnan (bass, vocals) became friends while searching for loonies under the pinball machines at Call The Office. In between eating ice cream cones and wreaking havoc on their skateboards, they formed Thunder Queens.
WATCH / SHARE “FIGHTER” HERE
LISTEN / SHARE “ALL THESE PROBLEMS” HERE
The band have nailed their songwriting formula down to a science. They build the bones of shapeshifting riffs, dream up tones and harmonies, and weave stories into their songs. Similar to scoring a film, they visualize a cinematic treatment aligned around places they can see and words they can’t shake. (Like, “All These Problems” which they wrote during a summer of political unrest). Their writing, performances, and tenacity have earned them coveted spots alongside acclaimed Canadian acts like The Beaches, Metz, The Dirty Nil, Ombiigizi, and Daniel Romano, and to perform at Pop Montreal, Up Here Festival, and Bitchfest.
Strike One is the natural follow-up to their 2020 self-titled EP (Yeah Right! Records), expressing the hopes, fears, and joys, while also making razor-sharp observations on our culture. As they gaze at their surroundings, Thunder Queens remain clear-headed about the future, while continuing to push boundaries and stake their claim in the Industry.
BUY / STREAM STRIKE ONE HERE
PERFORMANCE DATES
April 27 - Guelph, ON - GainFest - Anti-Queens, Shiv and the Carvers
May 1 - Hamilton, ON - Casbah - Miesha and the Spanks, Mad Ones
May 2 - Windsor, ON - Dominion Tavern - Miesha and the Spanks
May 3 - Toronto, ON - Collective Arts Taproom - Miesha and the Spanks, Roach
May 4 - London, ON - Palasad Socialbowl - FREE w/ Miesha and the Spanks, SUSANS
May 31 - Chatham, ON - Skinny’s Bar - New Age Doom
Aug 16 - Elora, ON - Riverfest Elora
STRIKE ONE TRACKLIST
01 Breakout
02 All These Problems
03 Roadtrip
04 Bulldozer
05 Lo-Vi
06 Walking Away
07 Dead-End Friend
08 Fighter
09 Cymbals
10 Jumpin’ Around
11 Blood Moon