Perfect Pussy are one of the boldest and most intriguing projects to surface in recent years, garnering widespread critical acclaim following a self-released four song cassette-only EP, titled I have lost all desire for feeling. Veiled beneath layers of exquisitely abrasive noise, frontwoman Meredith Graves’ lyrics are disarming, brutally honest and poetic, possessing a feverish intensity that can only be matched by her electric stage presence. The band’s debut full length and first release on Captured Tracks, Say Yes to Love, is a frenetic and fast-paced juggernaut, capturing a pivotal young band just as it’s ready to explode.
Hailing from Syracuse, New York, the band is comprised of members from the local punk, noise and hardcore community. Graves (26, ex-Shoppers) and bassist Greg Ambler (30, numerous grind/hardcore bands) founded the band and were joined by Ray McAndrew (guitarist, 21) and Garrett Koloski (drummer, 23), both of whom cite The VSS, Nick Cave and Sonic Youth as primary influences. Shaun Sutkus, the group’s in-house engineer/producer, rounds out the five-piece and names influences ranging from Stockhausen to “science” and Glenn Gould, a combination that explains the band’s consistent keyboards and layered noise textures. Mix this with Graves’ magnetic stage charisma and unique approach to singing (her background is rooted in both theater and opera) filtered through an equal love of Kate Bush and Cro-Mags, and you’ll see how they arrived at such a beautifully menacing sound.
🚨 Ahem! 🚨 Today, we’re super excited to share our remaining CT10 releases. Say 👋 to a beautiful DIIV Covers 7″ and a final repress of Minks’ debut, By The Hedge! We’re also revealing the tracklist for our budget Label…
You may have read about our forthcoming Perfect Pussy x Joanna Gruesome split 7″ a few months ago, but now you can finally order it! It will ship the week of November 25th and comes with a 24-page Comic Book…
At NPR Music’s 2014 SXSW Showcase, Perfect Pussy performed a raucous show for an audience of thousands at Stubb’s BBQ while simultaneously making their national broadcast debut. The five-piece group from Syracuse commanded the audience’s undivided attention and interest during…
Perfect Pussy have shared a new video for “I”, from their demo EP I have lost all desire for feeling. Shot and edited by Lukas Hodge, the video features a live performance and firework war. They’ve also announced plans to…
After premiering on NPR’s All Songs Considered last week, the second single from Perfect Pussy’s debut LP, Say Yes to Love, was named Best New Track on Pitchfork. Less than two weeks away from their release date, Perfect Pussy have…
Following the break-out success of their self-released demos, we’re pleased to present the debut LP from one of our newest artists, Perfect Pussy. Say Yes to Love, will be available March 18th. Their first single, “Driver,” was named Best New…
