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THUNDER QUEENS REVEAL NEW SINGLE “BIRDS ON A WIRE”

STRIKE ONE OUT NOW VIA VICTORY POOL

Thunder Queens have nailed their songwriting formula down to a science. Lola Hayman (drums, vocals), Violet Bruneel (guitar, vocals), and Clara Magnan (bass, vocals) 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.

Now they share the new single “Birds On A Wire”, a high energy, pop punk-inspired anthem about breaking free from expectations. “We wrote this song about things a lot of people can relate to, like feeling underestimated, boxed in, and frustrated, and about the rush that comes with breaking free,” the band says. “Our favourite line is ‘blew out the candles of doubt for her trail full of fire’ because it’s about that turning point where you start moving forward.”

MORE ABOUT THUNDER QUEENS

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. On their debut LP, Strike One, 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, Violet Bruneel, and Clara Magnan 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.

Whether it’s sharing the Massey Hall stage with members of The Beaches during the 2024 Polaris Music Prize Gala or opening for Billy Talent at the Kee To Bala, their writing, performances, and tenacity have earned them coveted spots alongside acclaimed Canadian acts like Metz, Sloan, The Dirty Nil, OMIBIIGIZI, 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.

SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: THUNDER QUEENS – STRIKE ONE

Thunder Queens
Strike One
(Victory Pool)
Release Date: April 24, 2024

Purchase Strike One HERE

Tour Dates

Jul 30 – Toronto, ON – The Baby G
Sep 12 – 14 – Hamilton, ON – Supercrawl

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