Paris-based punks Pythies — founding member Lise L. (vocals) with Thérèse La Garce (guitar) and Anna B. Void (drums) — was formed by Lise L. in late 2022 with the intent of starting an all-woman band. In early 2023, Lise L. met Thérèse La Garce and Anna B. Void through social media. The trio felt a very strong simpatico, rooted in the meshing of three distinct and strong personalities, and from that point on, the band’s lineup was cemented.
The French trio released their debut EP Disillusion last year. The EP featured two singles that I wrote about on this site:
- “Toy,” a track that seemed indebted to riot grrl-era punk and grunge, featuring fuzzy power chords, thunderous drumming and enormous hooks and choruses placed within the classic grunge song structure.
- “I Pythie You” is a grunge and riot grrl-inspired ripper that reminds me a bit of early PJ Harvey, The Breeders and Hole anchored around Lise L.’s feral delivery.
The French JOVM mainstays recently tackled Peaches‘ signature single, 2000’s “Fuck The Pain Away,” turning the dance floor banger into a grungy, 90s era riot grrl ripper while retaining the feral sexuality of the original. In some way, their take possesses a sense of danger that’s both unhinged and thrilling.