Donna Craine

tiLLie is a genre-defying singer hailed by BBC Radio’s Jack Saunders as “a maverick artist born from the gates of Hell”. Self-categorising her music as “Nightmare Pop”, tiLLie effortlessly blends bright, ear-worm pop melodies over brooding, hard-hitting instrumentals rooted in nu metal and 90’s electronic sensibilities. How would you describe your music? One time I was in a session with my regular collaborators, and I think we called it ‘nightmare pop’.

I’ve been reflecting on what I love so much about the entire LOUD WOMEN movement for a while now, the reasons are complex and many also describe why I love the festival. This year, LOUD WOMEN demonstrated that inclusivity doesn’t mean just catering to one group, but finding a way that the widest range of people possible can enjoy a great experience together, whilst feeling safe and accepted. After attending LOUD WOMEN Fest last year, I have been excited about the big day for months.

North Carolina based duo BANGZZ got in touch with us ahead of LOUD WOMEN FEST, to offer us an exclusive listen to their new song, ‘Feral as Everr’. We are so glad they did! Feral as Everr will be the first single off their new album which is brilliantly titled ‘Maybe She’s Born with it, Maybe it’s a Trauma Response’. BANGZZ singer and guitarist Erika Libero said, “This song is absolutely about finding your true authentic self.