Artist Joanna Gruesome
Features & Interviews

Joanna Gruesome “I wanted it to be a bit more grounded”
Joanna Gruesome are tackling new subjects on their latest album, ‘Peanut Butter’.
20th May 2015

“People seem to really love trashing a band’s second album”: Joanna Gruesome are taking round two head on
As the five-piece prepare LP2 for a Spring release, DIY catches up with them at the last of three London shows.
16th January 2015
Album Reviews

4 Stars
Joanna Gruesome - Peanut Butter
It’s an album that takes Joanna Gruesome to every possible corner of their capabilities.

Reviews / Track
Joanna Gruesome - Pretty Fucking Sick (Of It All)
Locked into their beautiful little world.
July 1, 2016 3:23pm

News
Joanna Gruesome dig up dirt on new(ish) ‘Pretty Fucking Sick (Of It All)’ single
Two leftover tracks from writing sessions for last album ‘Peanut Butter’ are getting tarted up on a new 7” pressing.
July 1, 2016 11:02am

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Dilly Dally, Joanna Gruesome, and more to play Leeds all-dayer This Must Be The Place
Diet Cig and Trust Fund are also set for the first edition of the May Bank Holiday bash.
March 15, 2016 11:29am

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Joanna Gruesome to headline End of the Road’s Christmas Shindig
Earlier this summer the band had to cancel their appearance at the festival.
October 9, 2015 3:06pm

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Joanna Gruesome, H. Hawkline among 2015 Welsh Music Prize nominees
The award recognises albums released by Welsh, or Welsh-residing artists.
September 19, 2015 2:24pm

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Alanna McArdle leaves Joanna Gruesome
Vocalist cites “mental health problems”, stating: “I need to actually take some time out.”
June 1, 2015 2:00pm

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Joanna Gruesome stream ‘Peanut Butter’ album in full
Second full-length is out next week.
May 4, 2015 9:16am

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Joanna Gruesome share new single ‘Honestly Do Yr Worst’
The band’s new single marks the first preview proper of the band’s forthcoming second album ‘Peanut Butter’
March 4, 2015 3:33pm

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My Morning Jacket, Joanna Gruesome, Girlpool to play End of the Road 2015
New additions join headliners Sufjan Stevens, Tame Impala and The War on Drugs.
February 24, 2015 11:00am

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Alanna McCardle of Joanna Gruesome posts solo bedroom demos, including a Perfume Genius cover
Recorded between 2012 and 2013, the tracks are up for free download via Bandcamp.
February 13, 2015 9:50am

Reviews / Track
Joanna Gruesome - Last Year
‘Last Year’ sounds bigger, brasher and heavier, yet retains the jangly sense of euphoria that makes Joanna Gruesome’s output so addictive.
February 12, 2015 6:08pm

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Joanna Gruesome stream ‘Last Year’ from new album ‘Peanut Butter’
Group’s second LP is out this May.
February 10, 2015 5:12pm

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Joanna Gruesome win Welsh Music Prize
Band’s debut LP ‘Weird Sister’ bags gong
November 28, 2014 8:28pm

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The Jazz June preview new album with ‘ain’t it strange’, featuring Joanna Gruesome’s Alanna McArdle
New LP ‘After The Earthquake’ is the Topshelf signing’s first in twelve years.
October 10, 2014 12:33pm

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Listen in full to Joanna Gruesome and Trust Fund’s split 12” release
Two gems from the UK D.I.Y. scene combine this September.
September 15, 2014 1:56pm

News / Neu
Trust Fund preview new Joanna Gruesome split single with ‘Scared’
Split 12” is out this September, highlighting two gems from the DIY scene.
September 11, 2014 3:52pm

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Joanna Gruesome and Perfect Pussy air tracks from forthcoming split release
A new 7” contains previously unheard material and covers, arriving in comic book form.
August 19, 2014 5:10pm

News / Neu
Trust Fund share ‘Reading the Wrappers’ track from Joanna Gruesome split release
Bristol act is teaming up with JoGro for a six-track split via Reeks of Effort.
August 14, 2014 10:49am

Reviews / Live
Beacons Festival 2014: Saturday
Joanna Gruesome, Years & Years and more - and some sunshine!
August 11, 2014 2:55pm

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Joanna Gruesome unveil ‘Jerome (Liar)’ from new split release with Trust Fund
Next week Joanna Gruesome are touring with Perfect Pussy.
July 24, 2014 4:26pm