DOWNGIRL are baring their teeth and bringing the bite in their newest dual release, HORSEGIRL and DIG, and killing the game in the neon coloured companion music video, all out November 15.
For those new to the shrine of DOWNGIRL, this four-piece femme-grunge band hails from Gadigal Land, and has shaken up audiences into a frenzy with their in-your-face feminine rage. With their killer blend of nu-metal, soul punk, and 90s style grunge, they’ve risen to prominence in alternative circles in a big way.
Their unapologetic attitude and unrestrained sound come swinging full force in their newest dual release, HORSEGIRL and DIG. HORSEGIRL is imbued with thumping basslines, abrupt bursts of electric guitar, and breathy, moaning vocals, building up to a frantic feeling of ecstasy. The song plays on dynamics of power, establishing who’s the alpha in the pair, who’s the racehorse to a pony.
DIG is the point where push comes to shove, flowing on from HORSEGIRL but twisting the energy to something vengeful, dwelling on the intersection of sex and violence, and how far someone can bend before they break. This song reclaims its power with intense, aggressive 90’s guitar and drums, powerful angry vocals and a chorus that digs its nails in and holds on tight.
The music video reflects the dichotomy and flow between these two songs. It acts as an ode to the alt girl of the 90’s, and an homage to 90’s media like Hole, Sailor Moon, Aaron Carter, Hello Kitty, and The Spice Girls. It begins with HORSEGIRL, delving deep into a nostalgic, erotic, bright pink digital landscape, channelling late 90’s sleepover vibes with a hyper sapphic edge.
As the music flows into DIG, the pink colour scheme turns illuminated green and teleports most of the band to a digital prison inspired by 90’s gaming. Vocalist and lead guitarist Kristen Adams plays through digital streets, taking down toxic men at every turn. The video culminates with a magical girl transformation cutscene, before she shreds a guitar solo through a guitar-hero sequence, claiming victory and freeing her girls from the shackles of the game.
Take it back to the 90s and rock out with DOWNGIRL through their latest dual release HORSEGIRL and DIG, and enter the cyber-scape in the companion music video.
If you’re into this, then be sure to catch their wild live show when they are on tour this November and December.
DOWNGIRL TOUR DATES
Nov 22 – ‘For the Record Festival’, Canberra
Nov 24 – Vic On The Park MERCH STALL DAY, Sydney
Dec 1 – Moving Different Festival – Factory Theatre, Sydney | SINGLE LAUNCH (TICKETS)
Dec 6 – Cherry Bar (1am Show), Melbourne
Dec 7 – Loud Women Festival, Melbourne
With thanks to Ruckus PR
