THUNDER QUEENS TO PERFORM AT THE POLARIS MUSIC PRIZE GALA ALONGSIDE JORDAN MILLER FROM THE BEACHES
LISTEN / SHARE “CANNONBALL” (BREEDERS) HERE
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THUNDER QUEENS’ DEBUT LP, STRIKE ONE, OUT NOW VIA VICTORY POOL RECORDS
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“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." - Exclaim!
“This emerging garage punk trio might still be in high school but they’re ready to affect change through their music and message.” RANGE Magazine
“Strike One, is a rocking good time of punk, grunge, 70s metal, and riot grrrl. … an impressive debut album” SPILL Magazine
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As they prepare to perform two songs at The Polaris Music Prize Gala alongside Jordan Miller from The Beaches, Thunder Queens are “excited, nervous, and starting high school.” The Queens are eager to make their mark on the iconic Massey Hall stage, recognizing the significance of this moment in their career, and excited to support The Beaches on stage for their Polaris nomination.
Performing at such a prestigious event, surrounded by fellow Canadian artists living their dreams, will be an unforgettable experience for the band—one that will undoubtedly be a highlight of their journey so far. "The Beaches have been so nice and protective of us, it means a lot to us to have them in our corner.”
Known for their doomy anthems and sweet alt punk songs, today Thunder Queens are sharing their take on "Cannonball" by the iconic 90s band The Breeders. While staying mostly true to the original, they’ve infused the track with their signature heaviness, bright harmonies, and a youthful energy creating a version that feels distinctly Thunder Queens.
Collaborating with renowned producer Thom D’Arcy, who works with fellow Polaris Music Prize nominees NOBRO, was an inspiring experience for the band, resulting in a recording process that was both smooth and creatively fulfilling. “Thom’s studio is a dream to work in, and everything came together in such a creative way.”
LISTEN / SHARE “CANNONBALL” (BREEDERS) HERE
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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 “SUMMERTIME” 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.