S3 E8: Du Blonde

Du Blonde, aka Beth Jeans Houghton, is a massively talented and creative multi-instrumentalist,  singer, videographer, animator, designer, producer, label owner and ultra DIY-er. 

Their third and latest album, Homecoming, feels just like that. It feels less introspective, more triumphant and defiant than even the last release, Lung Bread for Daddy, in 2019. Consistently dealing with subjects that are personal, bruising and heartbreaking, Homecoming feels like those subjects are now being faced off with more of a spirit of defiance and resilience.

It's got bags of collaboration in true Du Blonde style - Shirley Manson, Ezra Furman, Andy Bell and, of course, the Farting Suffragettes. Musically, it’s a beautiful pop record with plenty of distortion, fuzz and hooks to keep us lo-fi punks happy. Think Mary Chain, Mamas and Papas, surf, soul, Bad Religion oozen-aah's.

It’s been fascinating watching Beth's evolution over this trilogy of Du Blonde releases, so expect the unexpected with the new EP, Baby Forever, which is due for release on 27th August 2021.



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