Sydney/Gadical Land’s DOWNGIRL return, baring their teeth, biting and taking absolute chunks out of the music scene with their latest double single, ‘HORSEGIRL’ and ‘DIG’, along with the accompanying neon-fuelled music video.

For those new to the shrine of DOWNGIRL, this four-piece femme-grunge band hails from Gadigal Land, and has shaken up audiences into a frenzy with their in-your-face feminine rage. With their killer blend of nu-metal, soul punk, and 90s style grunge, they’ve risen to prominence in alternative circles in a big way.

Their unapologetic attitude and unrestrained sound come swinging full force in their newest dual release, ‘HORSEGIRL’ and ‘DIG’. 'HORSEGIRL' is imbued with thumping bass lines, abrupt bursts of electric guitar, and breathy, moaning vocals, building up to a frantic feeling of ecstasy. The song plays on dynamics of power, establishing who’s the alpha in the pair, who's the racehorse to a pony.

‘DIG’ is the point where push comes to shove, flowing on from ‘HORSEGIRL’ but twisting the energy to something vengeful, dwelling on the intersection of sex and violence, and how far someone can bend before they break. This song reclaims its power with intense, aggressive 90’s guitar and drums, powerful angry vocals and a chorus that digs its nails in and holds on tight.

The sinister swagger of ‘HORSEGIRL’s bass line, paired with the kick drum that feels like a fist to the chest, have both been designed to kickstart your senses; but team that up with the sensual vocal delivery, and you know it’s made to make you feel uncomfortable. The fuzzed-out disco punk bursts are the distraction (and a tease) before edging you back in. And THAT is where DOWNGIRL grab you back in to slap you sideways with the blistering ‘DIG’. Both tracks drag Riot Grrl and grungified alt rock into the now, delivering a musical kick to the groin from a pair of Doc Martens, and make it hurst so good. Bonus points for the hyper-drill guitar solo that brings ‘DIG’ to a mighty climax.

The music video reflects the dichotomy and flow between these two songs. It acts as an ode to the alt girl of the 90’s, and an homage to 90’s media like Hole, Sailor Moon, Aaron Carter, Hello Kitty, and The Spice Girls. It begins with ‘HORSEGIRL’, delving deep into a nostalgic, erotic, bright pink digital landscape, channelling late 90’s sleepover vibes with a hyper sapphic edge.

As the music flows into ‘DIG’, the pink colour scheme turns illuminated green and teleports most of the band to a digital prison inspired by 90’s gaming. Vocalist and lead guitarist Kristen Adams plays through digital streets, taking down toxic men at every turn. The video culminates with a magical girl transformation cutscene, before she shreds a guitar solo through a guitar-hero sequence, claiming victory and freeing her girls from the shackles of the game.

Take it back to the 90s and rock out with DOWNGIRL through their latest dual release ‘HORSEGIRL’ and ‘DIG’, and enter the cyber-scape in the companion music video. Then catch their wild live show when they are on your this November and December - details below.