Few bands today can stake such a claim over development — both creatively and personally — forming their narrative as Girlpool, the brainchild of songwriters Cleo Tucker and Harmony Tividad. With the release of their debut full-length, 2015’s Before the World Was Big, the pair carved out an idiosyncratic niche with their nearly indistinguishable twee-like vocals and interwoven guitars. But over subsequent releases, Girlpool has eschewed their original set-up in favor of a fuller and more varied sound, incorporating drums, distorted guitars, and a noticeably wider vocal range produced by Tucker’s transition and accompanying hormone replacement therapy. Their third album, February’s What Chaos Is Imaginary adds drum machines and synths to the mix, resulting in what is sure to be another bold entry in this dynamic duo’s ever-evolving storyline.
Girlpool (Photo by Ilana Kozlov)