Horsegirl take musical cues from the '90s alternative scene -- shoegaze, noise rock, indie pop -- while also showing off a healthy regard for the scenes -- college rock, post-punk -- that paved the way for that decade's sounds. The trio channel these elements into something that's both arty and disarming on their 2022 debut album, Versions of Modern Performance.
The group's guitarist/vocalists Penelope Lowenstein and Nora Cheng met at a young age while both were taking part in one of Chicago's youth music programs. They realized they shared many musical influences, Sonic You...