Girl Ray

Girl Ray
Girl Ray's Prestige album launch show at Rough Trade East, 4 August 2023
Background information
Years active2016–present
LabelsMoshi Moshi
MembersPoppy Hankin
Iris McConnell
Sophie Moss
Websitewww.girlray.co.uk

Girl Ray is a British indie rock band from North London. It comprises Poppy Hankin, Iris McConnell and Sophie Moss.[1]

History

Girl Ray released their first song at age 16, through the singles club of Moshi Moshi Records.[1][2] The group released their debut album, Earl Grey, in 2017 on Moshi Moshi.[1] The album was Stereogum's "Album of the Week".[3] and received positive reviews.[4] The band released their second album, Girl, in 2019. The album received mixed reviews.[5][6] In 2023, Girl Ray released their third album through Moshi Moshi, titled Prestige.[7][8] The album received positive reviews.[9][10][11]

References

  1. ^ a b c Mackay, Emily (6 August 2017). "Girl Ray: Earl Grey review – a winningly gauche debut". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  2. ^ Laura Rancani (11 October 2016), "New to tastemaker indie Moshi Moshi, North London pop trio Girl Ray stir up their own "Trouble"", thelineofbestfit.com, Line of Best Fit, retrieved 18 April 2024
  3. ^ Breihan, Tom (August 2017). "Album Of The Week: Girl Ray Earl Grey". Stereogum. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  4. ^ Killin, James. "Girl Ray's debut is a poetic blend of late night texts and bucolic verse". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  5. ^ Hann, Michael (8 November 2019). "Girl Ray: Girl review – the great sound of a band getting pop wrong". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  6. ^ Orr, Jack (7 November 2019). "Girl Ray - Girl". DIY. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  7. ^ Richards, Will (20 November 2019). "Girl Ray talk pop reinvention and Calvin Harris inspired new album: "It's a banger!"". NME. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  8. ^ Pearis, Bill (11 April 2023). "Girl Ray announce new album, share "Hold Tight" video". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  9. ^ Bloom, Madison. "Girl Ray: Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  10. ^ Mitchell, Matt. "Girl Ray Rebel Against Pop Snobbery". Paste. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  11. ^ Boothroyd, Eve (2 August 2023). "Girl Ray – Prestige". DIY. Retrieved 19 August 2023.


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