The Get In Her Ears team have put together an eclectic mix of indie musings, dream-pop tunes, electronic soundscapes, alt-pop gems and alternative anthems and for your listening pleasure. Take some time to scroll through our selections below and make sure you press play on the playlist at the end of this post.
Follow GIHE on Spotify to see all of our previous playlists too. As well as streaming these tunes, we encourage you to follow the artists we’ve featured on their social media, sign up to their newsletters and buy their records from bandcamp if you’re able to!
This month, we’d also like to give a special shout out to the eclectic community of trans artists that we support at GIHE. At a time when things are so uncertain, we would like to reiterate that we stand by our trans siblings today and every day. We promise to do all we can to continue advocating for them and uplifting their voices.
It’s important to act in other ways too. We will continue to help create safe inclusive spaces, challenge transphobia whenever encountered, attend protests, write to our MPs, share facts and resources to counter misinformation, as well as consistently listen to what the trans people in our lives have to say.
There are also a number of fundraisers currently available to donate to, including The Good Law Project and Trans Legal Clinic, as well as organisations that consistently support the community like Gendered Intelligence and Not A Phase.
STRAIGHT GIRL – ‘God’
Mari hosted the final London show for “grave-rave electronic” artist STRAIGHT GIRL at The Divine in East London last week and I’m still thinking about how brilliant it was. STRAIGHT GIRL (who does not identify as either a girl, or as straight) is such a force of nature on stage. They gave a formidable final performance that included getting the crowd to hold hands and skip in a circle, a stage massive stage invasion and an iconic impersonation of Charli XCX. Not only that, they passionately advocated for the queer and trans community throughout their set. They dedicated this track ‘God’ to all of the “queer villains” in their lives – a sentiment that we love.
(Kate Crudgington – Features Editor)
Liv Wynter – ‘Violence’
DIY artist and activist Liv Wynter captivated us with their tenacious performance supporting STRAIGHT GIRL last week. Mari and I have been long-time admirers of the work that Liv does for the DIY and queer communities both on and off stage, so to see them live and hear them advocating for change so fiercely in the flesh was really inspiring. This track ‘Violence’ is taken from Liv’s EP of the same name, which they released back in 2023. (KC)
KABEAUSHÉ – ‘These Dishes Ain’t Gonna Do Themselves’
I’ve only just discovered KABEAUSHÉ whilst trawling through The Great Escape playlist, but I’m already a huge fan of the Kenyan multi-instrumentalist, singer and producer. I love how their music gives a voice to their alter-ego, the Shé; expressing a colourful, joyous celebration of being yourself with an infectious sparkling energy. I don’t know much about them yet, but I love this bio on their Bandcamp page: “Kabeaushé isn’t interested in playing the clout game, they’re making a statement: they’re here, they’re doing it on their own, and they’re gonna be as extravagant and as cute as they want.” I was hoping to catch them live at The Great Escape, but their set actually clashes with ours… Fingers crossed I get to witness what I’m sure is a euphoric live experience one day!
(Mari Lane – Managing Editor)
Wet Leg – ‘catch these fists’
Wet Leg are back! They’ve shared their first new track in 3 years and it’s as infectious and catchy as all of their previous efforts. ‘catch these fists’ is taken from the band’s upcoming second album, moisturizer, set for release on 11th July. The track is accompanied by another distinctively Wet Leg video, which you can watch here. (KC)
Scrounge – ‘Melt’
Mari, Paul and I caught South London duo and long term GIHE faves Scrounge live at their sold out headline show at The Lexington last week, and we’ve been talking about how great they were ever since. They’ve just released their stellar new album, Almost Like You Could, and we are beyond excited to have them headline our showcase on The Beach Stage at The Great Escape Festival on Saturday 17th May! Comic Sans, Rubie, Maria Uzor and afromerm will also be joining them. We can’t wait! Grab your tickets for the festival here. (KC)
Penelope Trappes – ‘A Requiem’
Congratulations to Brighton-based Australian multi-instrumentalist and GIHE fave Penelope Trappes on her exquisite new album, A Requiem. Released via One Little Independent Records, the album is inspired by grief, generational trauma and the power of dreams and nightmares. Trappes’ ruminations on these experiences have resulted in a beautiful collection of experimental, shadowy sounds. A Requiem is also an ode to finding the light in the darkness too, which Trappes seems to achieve effortlessly too. (KC)
Dose – ‘After This’
**Trigger Warning: Mention of sexual assault**
Following on from their previous single ‘Parallelogram’, Dublin-based four-piece Dose have returned with this poignant new track. Written by Lizzie Fitzpatrick, ‘After This’ explores the narrative of a woman who is suffering from agoraphobia and isolation after surviving abuse by a man known to her community. “I wanted to explore the quiet judgment and whispers that can surround survivors,” Lizzie explains. “She’s seen almost like a clown figure, someone people talk about in hushed tones instead of supporting — ‘ah you know what she’s like, sure she’s stuck to the bed.’ The story isn’t hers alone; it’s told from the outside, by the people around her.” The band’s treatment of such an important subject is deeply impressive, leaving the track ringing in our ears long after it’s finished playing. (KC)
Otta – ‘Bump’
This is the latest release from Otta, taken from their album With Love From Everywhere released at the beginning of April – which I am loving. Give it a listen! (TW)
Stella Bridie – ‘Organ Donor’
This is the latest release from Australian musician Stella Bridie, who writes for the long walk home from the party where mind games dance. If you liked the sound of ‘Organ Donor’, she’s playing at the Waiting Room on the 9th May. She’s also playing at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton, where I will be hoping to catch her live. (TW)
peach|melba – ‘Worst Trimester’
peach|melba are an L.A./UK indie punk duo who record and mix everything themselves. They “swear on your mother’s life to release a new song every six weeks until world peace has been fully achieved” and that has culminated in this single ‘Worst Trimester’ – such a vibe! (TW)
HAAi – ‘Shapeshift’
Exploring the “duality of being both the person you are onstage and the person you are at home, in the normal world” – I love this latest release from electronic artist and producer HAAi. (TW)
Rubie – ‘To Change’
Having completely captivated us with her truly spellbinding, resonant performance headlining for us at The Divine last year, we’re super excited to have exquisite songstress Rubie playing our showcase at The Great Escape this year (along with other faves Scrounge, Comic Sans, Maria Uzor and Afromerm)! Flowing with a swirling majestic allure, last year’s Seek Sisters album was one of my favourites, interweaving her quirky jazz-tinged melodies with a soaring, heartfelt joy throughout. Opening track ‘To Change’ seems particularly poignant right now, its empowering refrain “I’ve got sisters of every gender and shape” offering a beautiful ode to female solidarity and trans sisterhood. (ML)
Jasmine.4.t – ‘Woman’
It’s been so wonderful to see the acclaim and success that total fave Jasmine.4.t has been receiving over the last few months. In addition to being one of my own Ones To Watch, she’s not only featured regularly on the BBC 6 Music ‘A List’ and been reviewed by the likes of Pitchfork, but has also supported Lucy Dacus on tour in the US. This track, taken from last year’s debut album, You Are The Morning, offers a beautiful reflection on her experiences as a woman, glistening with a stirring emotion as she shares this deeply personal affirmation as a statement of solidarity with her trans siblings. (ML)
Ezra Furman – ‘Power Of The Moon’
Taken from her upcoming new album, this new single from Ezra Furman offers a reflection on her religious beliefs with a recognition of the seemingly illogical nature of them: “I love a diffuse God, one who is everywhere, underlying everything, and who absolutely does not fit into my little consciousness with all its rational rules. My God makes no sense. That’s one thing I love about her. That’s how I know she’s much bigger than anything we could have invented.” Taking Furman five years to write, ‘Power Of The Moon’ showcases her distinctive compelling vocals with a gorgeously fuzzy psych-rock musicality. (ML)
Kat Five – ‘Switch’
The first in a string of new releases from Kat Five, who you may know from electro-punk duo Feral Five, ‘Switch’ offers an empowering ode to self-love in all its forms. Propelled by glitchy beats and an immersive energy, Kat’s soaring raw lyricism glistens with an ethereal splendour, as the track builds with a fierce sense of hope to create an enticing soundscape. ‘Switch’ is produced by fellow GIHE fave Rookes and mastered by Izzy McPhee at Weird Jungle. (ML)
Roller Derby – ‘Lights Out’
We’re such huge fans of Hamburg duo Roller Derby’s exquisite atmospheric dream-pop and cannot wait to host two headline shows for them, with support from electro-indie duo Catbear, at The Lexington on 9th May and down in Brighton at The Rossi Bar on 10th May. They delivered a beautifully immersive set for us when they sold out the Shacklewell Arms last year, and we’re so excited to witness their glistening heartfelt splendour again next week. Don’t miss out – nab tickets here now! (ML)
Nouria Bah – ‘Sawtooth Ruler’
With roots in Senegal/Guinea and having grown up in the US, the now London based artist Nouria Bah has now shared a shimmering new single, following the release of her innovative debut EP Don B4 last year. Inspired by the idea of fighting a fictitious supervillain, ‘Sawtooth Ruler’ fuses together a jazz-tinged soundscape with ethereal vocal layers, creating an immersive glistening cacophony. (ML)
Lein Sangster – ‘Library Fines’
East London-via-Liverpool artist Lein Sangster is no stranger to the music scene, having previously featured in ‘80s band KIT and created music under the moniker Bad Anorak 104. Now, set to release their debut solo album in June, they have shared a soulful new single. Reflecting on frustration and the need for recognition, ‘Library Fines’ combines jazz-tinged hooks with mariachi-inspired rhythms as Sangster’s gritty lyrical storytelling shines through. In Spite Of Everything, The Stars, the upcoming debut album from Lein Sangster, is set for release on 6th June. (ML)
The New Eves – ‘Highway Man’
Recently signing to Transgressive Records, Brighton’s The New Eves have now a fierce new single. A driving slice of raw post-punk, ‘Highway Man’ oozes the swirling gritty power of Patti Smith as a unique captivating energy and visceral sense of urgency seethes throughout. A musical retelling of the 1906 Alfred Noyes poem, this rendition centres the female character – “In the original version it’s this dude, who’s being the dude, and the girl doesn’t do anything and then dies,” says Nina from the band, “…so I was like, ‘We can’t have that.” (ML)
Squirrel Flower – ‘intheskatepark’
Continuing to be a firm favourite of mine, especially since seeing their stunning live performance at The Lexington last year, Squirrel Flower now features on a fantastic new compilation to raise money for the (sadly) much needed Trans Youth Emergency Project – an organisation helping families to navigate all the confusing legislations that are currently being put in place in the US, and offering financial and logistical support to them. True Names: A Benefit For Trans Youth also features songs from the likes of Remember Sports and Trash Girl and will be released this Friday 2nd May via Worry Bead Records. (ML)
Folk Bitch Trio – ‘The Actor’
Having been making a name for themselves over the last few years, playing SXSW and supporting the likes of Courtney Barnett and Julia Jacklin, wonderfully named Aussie band Folk Bitch Trio have now shared a twinkling new single. Documenting the highs and lows of a romantic relationship, ‘The Actor’ flows with a lilting folk-strewn musicality and delicate harmonies, alongside a gritty raw emotion. Catch Folk Bitch Trio at St Pancras Old Church on 14th May, and then at The Great Escape in Brighton on 16th May. (ML)
Strange New Places – ‘Coraline’
Following the fizzing pop-punk of last single ‘YATPYFL’, Belfast queer punks have now shared a life-affirming new single. A heartfelt ode to friendship and being there for each other when you’re struggling, ‘Coraline’ is inspired by its namesake; a friend who’s been there for songwriter Ash through the thick and thin, sharing and empathising with the bigotry they both face as trans women. Released the same week as the devastating and terrifying Supreme Court Ruling, with ‘Coraline’ Strange New Places offer a reassuring voice of solidarity and unity. (ML)
Sister Wives – ‘YnCanu’
I’ve been following Welsh band Sister Wives since being blown away by their live set at Deer Shed Festival a couple of years back, and so was excited to hear they’ve released a new single. An evocative retelling of the story of Rosina, a ghost who’s said to haunt the Wylfa Power Station, ‘YnCanu’ (translated as ‘Is Singing’) offers a spellbinding anthem that builds with an immersive, impassioned energy. Of the track, the band explain: “we wanted to capture ttwo parts of the tale: the tension between the relentless power of the nuclear station and the tranquil beauty of the surrounding landscape, mirroring the delicate balance between life and death”. (ML)
Kaput – ‘Sucker’
I’m loving this fierce new single from Chicago duo Kaput. A seething reflection on the pressures of other people’s expectations, ‘Sucker’ rages with pummelling beats and scuzzy hooks, as a ferocious driving energy propels its message into your ears. ‘Sucker’ is taken from Kaput’s recently released album, One. (ML)
Laura Reznek – ‘Yacht Rock’
Following the release of her acclaimed debut and cross-disciplinary stage show Agrimony, Canadian artist Laura Reznek has just released her new album, The Sewing Room. Taken from the album, new single ‘Yacht Rock’ reflects on the damage men can do to us in a patriarchal society as glistening folk-tinged melodies and delicate rich vocals build with a stirring sense of urgency. Of the track, Reznek explains that it’s “… a song that began in a place of fury at powerful men, but ended up mapping the quieter, more personal toll that power imbalances can take.” (ML)
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