Tagged: Girls
Hear an Early Version of Girls’ “Forgiveness”
In 2008, after they had played one show in California, Girls flew to New York to play four more. Then they went to Paris. In the four years since, they became a juggernaut of love … read more »
Christopher Owens Leaves Girls
In an abbreviated Twitter essay this morning, beloved songwriter Christopher Owens announced he’s leaving the band Girls. 1) Dear all, This may come as a surprise to many & has been an issueof much thought … read more »
Watch Girls on Conan
Last night Conan celebrated his birthday with Girls, who performed Father, Son, Holy Ghost track “Love Like a River” on his TBS show. The band, who’ve been touring since September of last year, play Coachella’s … read more »
In Mexico With: Festival NRMAL
A couple days before SXSW, I traveled to Monterrey, Mexico for Festival NRMAL, a one-day, 55-band party. Taking a barely-planned trip just ahead of Austin’s endless sea of wristbands and Jacked Doritos seemed like maybe … read more »
Video: Girls, “My Ma”
Girls have premiered their video for “My Ma” on Conan O’Brien’s website, Team Coco, of all places, in anticipation of their upcoming late night appearance on March 22nd. Directed by Focus Creeps and shot by … read more »
Daily Inspiration: Whitney Houston
Yesterday evening at the Laneway Festival in Singapore, Girls performed Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You,” famously covered by Whitney Houston. In the video, Chris Owens is obviously emotional and singing into the wind, … read more »
Video: Twerps, “Through The Day”
Melbourne’s Twerps just released a video for “Through the Day,” a melancholy song from their debut self-titled LP. Without singing along to the refrain of your love gets me through the day, and that’s all … read more »
A Year in Music: Amber Bravo
It’s difficult to differentiate a year in music from just a year. Beyonce exists because we hear her at the gym, Bill Callahan is important because he sings about America while we’re abroad, the first … read more »
Stream: Girls, “Lawrence”
Just one day after Christopher Owens’ letter to semi-anonymous Felt frontman Lawrence was published online, where Owens professed his adoration and announced a limited edition heart-shaped-vinyl tribute song, the track has materialized via PIAS. Felt … read more »
GEN F: Girls
Christopher Owens and JR White are Girls, and their emotions are all over the place. “Being in a band right now is a pain in the ass,” says White. “I’m overjoyed,” counters Owens. “I feel … read more »
