A grungy power-trio playing heavy garage rock. Energetic women-noise, spawned from soft underbelly of Leicester’s Unglamorous Music scene. Bad toaster formed as a heavier offshoot of their previous band Clamour Club. Have a listen to their tunes here > Members: Sam (vocals, guitar), Sarah (drums, vocals) and Toni (Bass). Created:
Boilers deliver shouty chaotic punk-inspired noise with a strong performance bent, described by renowned music journalist Mick Mercer as ‘almost-professional racket-makers’. Boilers started with Unglamorous in January 2023 with their debut on International Women’s Day 2023 at Firebug. They have played 31 gigs as of October 2024. Ginny Flickers, A.K.A.
Out of the beautiful Riotous Collective *Celestar CoCo* was born, melodic and warm,with a hint of punk jangly guitars and vocal harmonies. Original songs expressive and open, describing all of life’s ups and downs, deeper issues and wry humour is here too, 4 humans on a musical journey of discovery
Dada Women (now Dada Womxn since April ’25) formed in November 2022 We are an all-female four piece that sing about the human experience. We’re all about raw, unfiltered emotion! Our sound serves a moody guitar-led, grunge-infused indie-rock cocktail with a twist of humour that’ll make you scream, dance, laugh,
We play Grungy Stoner style rock and we invite you to come and mosh with us at our next gig!! Ginkgo Cloud were created by members of other existing Unglam bands. It all started when our singer and guitarist got chatting one day and shared a love of grunge music.
Members: KARA – GUITAR KATIE – GUITAR JAEN – BASS & VOCALS XX – DRUMS Other projects: Kara is also in Venus Attax
Part of the Riotous Collective all women band movement in Leicester.
MissKicks burst onto the Leicester scene with their debut at the Big Unglamorous All-Dayer at Firebug in September 2023. This 4-piece are Jo (guitar/vocals), Helen (guitar/vocals), Monica (bass) and Karen (drums). They play music inspired by the drama of everyday life – everything from sibling rivalry to feeling lost in
Comprised of 3 slinky-tailed creatures of beauty only sometimes in need of a good wash, with their own “prog punk”, “so grunge”, angsty, melodic, dark, frenetic sounds. They played their first gig on March 8th 2023 but went on to clock up 15 gigs in 2023. They have recorded demos
Rogue Notion formed though the Unglamorous project and played their debut gig in March 2023. They are currently recording songs and have several gigs booked over the next 8 months. Step forward and enjoy high energy tunes, bop-able melodies with strong messages that are easy to identify with. Get the
Members: MOLLY – VOCALS NUALA – VOCALS/GUITAR CAROLINE – VOCALS/KEYBOARD SARA – GUITAR KEELY – DRUMS Other projects: Sara is also in Rouge Notion. She was also in the now disbanded Neon Rising
We are The Marlinas: Raw, energetic, quirky, garage punk. Our songs range from historic themes such as ‘RichardIII’ and ‘The Rebecca Riots’ of Wales to ‘This is a Love Story’ with lyrics.. “We’re (definitely not) shagging in the shed” in the chorus! Members: KARA – VOCALS & GUITAR TRACY –
Tinderbox ignite the stage with a compelling fusion of goth, punk & garage. Inspired by life, influenced by The Banshees & The Cure. Formed in Jan 2025
Their music is garage rock with shades of punk and prog. Eclectic and varied, members swap instruments and lead vocals producing an evolving sound through the set. They sing of revolution, womanhood, shared experience, fears, emotions, puppies and a want to break out of boxes and live authentically, whilst never
Our style of music is indie/alternative. Key gigs include Access All Areas 2nd September 2023 at Duffy’s Bar; International Women’s Day March 9th 2024 at The Donkey and the Gig for Gaza 19th May 2024 at the 2Funky Cafe. Members: Peta Carlino (bass and vocals), Karyn Aviani (guitar and vocals) Kara
Virginia’s Wolves are a fierce female punk band born out of Leicester’s Unglamorous music project in 2022. With raw energy and unapologetic honesty, the band quickly carved out their place in the local scene, playing gigs across Leicester and beyond. Drawing from their diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, Virginia’s Wolves
Visceral Vessels are fierce, punky, full of soul and passion…the sound is raw, eclectic, always with something to say, wrapped up in some solid beats, catchy tunes and a whole lot of fun!!! Members: HARMONY – VOCALS SIM – VOCALS NATALIE – KEYBOARDS XX – DRUMS KITT – GUITAR
Members: YVE MARTIN – VOCALS STEPH SMITH – GUITAR CLARE SOWERBY – BASS CATHERINE FOX – DRUMS LIZZY TURNER – GUITAR CHRISTINE PURSOOTH – KEYS Other Projects: Steph is also in Velvet Crisis Clare is also in Pretty Dirty Rats
