VENUS GRRRLS have set the tone for 2026. Unapologetic and undeniable, their new single ‘3x3’ marks both the band's first track out via new alt-rock label Killabop and the label’s inaugural original release.
Punk in spirit and confrontational by design, ‘3x3’ is an invitation by VENUS GRRRLS to harness the power of unadulterated feminine rage. Stomp-ready percussion and dark bass rhythms collide with jagged riffs and abrasive synth lines without compromising VENUS GRRRLS’ signature cinematic vocals, resulting in an ambitious concoction that balances chaos and precision. ‘3x3’ is the band’s most lyrically direct track yet, inspired by the disorientating aftermath of a relationship breakdown and the uncomfortable truths that follow. It was produced in collaboration with Max Helyer (You Me At Six) and Numen Studios.
About the new single, VENUS GRRRLS say “The lyrics for ‘3x3’ poured out of us recently, off the back of multiple significant relationships changing. We all sat together, processing, ruminating and repeating the ins and the outs. We have often tended to each other’s wounds as relationships ebbed and flowed; ones that built and fell again. It became clear throughout all of that, our shared experiences and situationship traumas were healed by this very process of sisterhood. It’s fundamentally an impolite song, brash and angry as it channels unfiltered feminine rage very much detailing the angry, regretful processing stage of a relationship ending. It was a little scary whilst we wrote the lyrics - as much as we usually sing about macabre subjects, this one is possibly the most confrontational song we’ve ever written lyrically.
Spiritually, 3 is such a powerful and poignant number. We’re very aware of its presence in our tarot readings, hence the Three of Swords on the cover art (by a tattoo artist we love, Lily Rafferty - @needle.mistress), as well as the belief of getting back thrice what you put out into the universe. ‘3x3’ is a song of regret and rage, stumbling with a bold riff you can stomp to, filtered through the lenses of dark 90s guitar work, and grating synths. The message of the song is simple - find your coven and forget (and maybe hex) your evil ex.”
VENUS GRRRLS will take that energy on the road as they join Nova Twins on tour, bringing their captivating live show to stages across the UK in March. They’re also set to play various festivals across Europe over the summer including 2000Trees (UK) and Rock For People (Czechia - on June 13).
Get the single:
https://lnk.to/VENUSGRRRLS
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