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SUMMARY:GRANDMAS HOUSE (UK) + Support: LILAC ATTITUDE (CH)
LOCATION:Hafenklang
DESCRIPTION:Like the ominous skies before a storm\, Bristol-based foursome 
 Grandmas House's debut\, Baby You're A Winner\, captures both the light an
 d dark of human connection through riotous rock anthems\, whipsmart storyt
 elling\, and moments of startling tenderness. As the interlocking guitar a
 nd choral harmonies of title track ‘Baby You’re A Winner’ swirl into
  your subconscious\, you might be expecting an easy introduction from Gran
 dmas House. But this Bristol-based foursome’s foundations are built on d
 ancing the fine line between dark and light. This mission is deadly appare
 nt from the moment Zoë Zinsmeister’s rumbling basslines kick in. The ba
 nd’s debut is heavy with opposing elements: melodic and abrasive\, intim
 ate and chaotic\, carefully composed yet riotously riveting.\nAnd that’s
  no truer than in their standout vocal delivery. Guitarist Yasmin Berndt
 ’s signature snarl cuts through the UK’s current post-punk landscape (
 but\, if pushed\, recalls the unpolished growl of Fontaines DC’s Grian C
 hatten). Drummer Poppy Dodgson adds a striking second lead vocal presence
 \, while bassist Zoë Zinsmeister brings a third layer to the group’s of
 ten sinister harmonies.\nBand founders Berndt and Dodgson met at universit
 y\, bonding over left-field indie acts like Shame and Goat Girl. But it wa
 s another foursome who encouraged them to pick up their own instruments. 
 “Seeing The Big Moon live before we’d played any shows inspired us so 
 much\,” recalls Dodgson. Relocating to Bristol\, the pair moved in toget
 her and recruited Zinsmeister on bass and\, later\, Polly Jessett on lead 
 guitar. The catalyst to perform came from the heart of the welcoming\, cre
 ative community\, though. “We told the guy who owns The Thunderbolt we w
 ere writing songs\, and he was like\, ‘Right\, you’ve got a set!’”
  laughs Dodgson. “Without that push\, I don’t know if we would have be
 en brave enough.” After a handful of EP releases and time testing new ma
 terial out on the road\, Grandmas House headed into the studio to lay down
  their debut with producer Ali Chant (PJ Harvey\, Yard Act\, Perfume Geniu
 s) to translate the intensity of the band’s live shows into something mo
 re expansive. “Our music is hard to capture on recordings as it's got so
  much energy\,” says Berndt. “Sometimes we'd be like\, 'This is a lot 
 more powerful live. How can we make it as powerful?’”\nThat power exis
 ts in Grandmas House’s ability to handle life’s big moments with tende
 rness amongst the rollicking riffs. Echoing Big Thief’s knack for vivid 
 storytelling\, the band's debut paints a keen portrait of love\, grief\, a
 nd the bittersweet balance between sadness and catharsis\, as Dodgson expl
 ains. “We wrote this album about the existential crisis of going through
  life. It’s about love and infatuation\, but also about grief and loneli
 ness. It’s emotional\,\npowerful\, and a good time all at once.”\nThe 
 record also gives voice to physical vulnerability and emotional imbalance.
  Thunderous lead single ‘DOG’ reflects on chronic illness and dismissi
 ve medical treatment\, with Berndt spitting bitterly. “Got you growling 
 through gritted teeth / The doctor always said this pill is all you'll eve
 r need.” The surprisingly sombre tones of ‘Soaked’ explore queer lov
 e\, as Jessett’s tender guitar lines soar through into a cathartic relea
 se akin to Marika Hackman’s Big Sigh. But there are also huge rock chops
  at play across the record\, too. \n‘Dance’ is a live set staple drawi
 ng inspiration from the band’s recent tour support alongside Midlands gi
 ants\, Big Special. Elsewhere\, ‘The Table’ was also honed out on the 
 road\, and confronts the end of a relationship. “We've been playing that
  one for such a long time. It started much more punky and has since become
  a big rock anthem\,” picks up Dodgson.\nEqually abrasive\, ‘Next Big 
 Hit (Choo Choo)’ robustly rallies against the scoffing of women in the m
 usic industry with crushing distortion over Berndt’s deadpan delivery\, 
 and a needling lead line that slams into you with the force of a freight t
 rain. Even the album’s softer moments feel intensely physical. ‘Blue O
 blivion’ describes these all-consuming feelings as a “stone at the bot
 tom of my lungs\,” while standout ‘Taxidermy’ insists on wearing the
 ir love interest like a coat. Alongside the deeply human connections — g
 rief wrapped up in illness (‘I Miss That House’) and the heartbreaking
  acceptance of letting go (‘How It Is’) — there’s a strong current
  of nature running through the record\, which Dodgson traces back to her l
 ove of poet Mary Oliver. In ‘Baby You’re A Winner’\, Berndt sows the
  sentiment lyrically\, “If I planted a flower every time that I missed y
 a / I could walk through my garden\, trying to forget you.” In Grandmas 
 House\, a glimmer of hope peeks through towards brighter days. As Jessett 
 admits with album closer\, ‘Spring’\, “We wanted an emotional\, stri
 pped back moment on the album and wrote this with that intention.” For a
 ll the darkness threaded through Baby You’re A Winner\, moments of light
  emerge in the form of unwavering friendship and pointed storytelling abou
 t what it feels like to truly be alive.\n\n https://www.grandmashouse.co.u
 k/\n\n \nLilac Attitude steht für: Pogo-jumping rhythms +++ Noisy licks 
 +++ dreckig-kitschige vocals\n+++ Diversity & hope for planet earth.\nIhr 
 Name ist Lilac Attitude\, und das meinen sie auch so! Es ist nicht nur ein
  Name\, es ist ein Lebensgefühl: Weiterzumachen und dem Herzen zu folgen
 \, egal was kommt. Mit dieser Unbekümmertheit gehen sie auch die eigene 
 Band an: Jacky (Main Vocals\, Keys) und Daisy (Gitarre) lernten sich beim 
 Saufen\, Sprayen und Biertaufen in einer fremden Kirche kennen\, dazu kam 
 Flatmate und Musikfreak Raku (Bass). Und zuerst kamen die Konzerte und ers
 t dann wurde geprobt. Letztendlich ist es wohl der Jüngste und Neueste i
 n der Band\, Beatkeeper Squid (Schlagzeug)\, der ihnen an den meisten Tage
 n den Takt vorgibt. Bei Lilac Attitude geht es um das Ausleben von Fantasi
 en\, darum\, das Leben bei den „Hörnern der Syringa“ zu packen und da
 s Ergebnis ihrer Musik ist genau davon geprägt. Der Sound ist getrieben\,
  grungy\, unbändig\, ehrlich und hoffnungsvoll. Sie nennen es «Floral Gr
 unge».\n\n https://www.lilacattitude.com\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@LilacA
 ttitude\n\nBoletos: https://www.tixforgigs.com/Event/75243/grandmas-house-
 uk-support-lilac-attitude-ch-hafenklang-hamburg
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