Goat Girl is an English post-punk band from South London.[2] Their initial lineup consisted of lead vocalist and guitarist Clottie Cream (Lottie Pendlebury),[3] guitarist and occasional lead vocalist L.E.D. (Ellie Rose Davies), bassist Naima Jelly (Naima Bock) and drummer Rosy Bones (Rosy Jones).[2][4] UK music magazine DIY describe them as being "imbued with an innate ability to voice the socio-political concerns of their peers with wit and style".[5] In 2019, bassist Holly Hole (Holly Mullineaux) joined the band, replacing Naima Jelly.[6]
The band played early gigs in The Windmill, Brixton and named themselves after comedian Bill Hicks' character 'Goat Boy'.[2][7] They signed a deal with Rough Trade Records on 24 July 2016, and put out a couple of singles prior to the release of their debut album two years later.[5][8] During this time, they also supported The Fall in their final London show before Mark E. Smith's death, at the 100 Club on 27 July 2017.[9]
Their self-titled debut album was released in April 2018. Featuring 19 tracks, it was well-received by the music press. Pitchfork described it as "absurd, playful, and more than a little unsettling, sounding at times like a less romantic Libertines,"[8] going on to say the album, "appears daunting but proves to be light and accessible, with plenty of offbeat wit and many an unexpected twist down gothic country roads."[8]The Guardian called it "a weird, wily and unpredictable record, getting under the surface of things."[7] The band played on the John Peel stage at the Glastonbury Festival 2019.[10]
