Articles by Vicky Greer, Freelance writer, Louder

In addition to contributing to Louder, Vicky writes for The Line of Best Fit, Gigwise, New Noise Magazine and more.

Articles by: Vicky Greer

The Evergreen album artwork by Soccer Mommy

Soccer Mommy's fourth album Evergreen is raw, relatable, and real – but lacks the musical innovation it needs to make it a true classic

By Vicky Greer published 29 October 24

Soccer Mommy – AKA Nashville songwriter Sophie Allison – has released her masterfully emotional fourth album Evergreen. But does its vulnerability strip away its ambition?

“An exceptional, cathartic album that showcases Delilah Bon as a welcome disruptor on the UK alternative scene.” Evil, Hate Filled Female gives new meaning to the phrase ‘Slay, queen!’

By Vicky Greer published 9 September 24

Deliah Bon's second album is one worth celebrating

“To the Yungblud family, Bludfest may be a near-religious experience.” Unstoppable UK dynamo makes his dream festival a reality

By Vicky Greer published 12 August 24

Yungblud's bold bespoke festival draws one of rock's most hardcore, passionate fanbases to Milton Keynes

“Raw and candid in its touching analysis of trauma, pain and love.” Beabadoobee bares her soul with the emotional intimacy of This Is How Tomorrow Moves

By Vicky Greer published 5 August 24

Beatrice Laus grows up on Rick Rubin-assisted third album, This Is How Tomorrow Moves

Every Sleater-Kinney album ranked from worst to best

By Vicky Greer published 18 July 24

The collected works of Olympia, Washington's finest band re-reviewed and ranked

A mixture of soft, empathetic whispers and feral, unrestrained catharsis, Goat Girl's Below the Waste is the South London trio at their most liberated

By Vicky Greer published 4 June 24

Goat Girl's third album Below the Waste imagines "a world where oppressive structures are broken and stripped away"

“An enchanting brew of grunge and shoegaze with the DIY attitude of riot grrrl punk.” Twin siblings Softcult continue to evolve in thrilling new ways on Heaven

By Vicky Greer published 28 May 24

Canadian siblings Mercedes and Phoenix Arn-Horn expand their riotgaze sound on new EP, Heaven

“Every record has its hilarity and dark nights of the soul.” Every St. Vincent album in her own words

By Vicky Greer published 28 May 24

St. Vincent has one of the most bold, original and acclaimed catalogues in modern rock. Annie Clark talks us through every album

“Conceptually elaborate and packed with easter eggs that will delight their hardcore fans.” Twenty One Pilots close out their multi-album saga with Clancy

By Vicky Greer published 24 May 24

Twenty One Pilots return with their first studio album in three years: some may wonder what all the fuss is about

"Teenage optimism, joyful romance and delightfully nerdy Star Wars references": Every Ash album ranked from worst to best

By Vicky Greer last updated 25 April 24

From teenage punks to power-pop veterans, Ash remain a force to be reckoned with. All their albums ranked

Gen Z superstar Girl In Red has lived and learned between albums, and I’m Doing It Again Baby! gleams with new perspectives

By Vicky Greer published 10 April 24

Marie Ulven aka Girl in Red is back with her second album, and she might not need Taylor Swift's backing to play stadiums next time out

Every Slowdive album ranked from worst to best

By Vicky Greer published 8 April 24

The collected works of English shoegaze legends Slowdive rated and ranked

Every Skunk Anansie album ranked from worst to best

By Vicky Greer published 26 March 24

Skunk Anansie have always presented an alternate voice in hard-edged British music. Here is their catalogue ranked

Real Power exhibits the kind of genre-defying artistry which made Blondie and Talking Heads iconic, as Gossip seek to cement their name among the greats

By Vicky Greer published 18 March 24

Beth Ditto's Gossip make a welcome return after an extended hiatus

"Kim Gordon has no interest in making music for the faint-hearted": with The Collective, Sonic Youth's iconic former vocalist/bassist throws expectations out the window in thrilling fashion

By Vicky Greer published 6 March 24

Kim Gordon's second solo album is challenging, claustrophobic and an absolute triumph

"Much of TANGK lacks the outspoken, no-holds-barred spark of their earlier outings": on album five, Idles argue that love is all we need. You may crave something more

By Vicky Greer published 12 February 24

As they continue to evolve, IDLES resist the temptation to revisit former glories on TANGK

"A unique and limitless artistic vision, totally redefining what a guitar band can do": The Last Dinner Party's dazzling debut Prelude To Ecstasy shows exactly why they're the most exciting new band in Britain

By Vicky Greer published 29 January 24

The Last Dinner Party's Prelude To Ecstasy is one of the most anticipated debut albums in recent memory. It does not disappoint

"Little Rope is a defiant message of perseverance from a band who never followed the rules": riot-grrrl legends Sleater-Kinney work through their grief on 11th album

By Vicky Greer published 16 January 24

Born out of darkness and grief, Little Rope is an album firmly focussed on the light at the end of the tunnel

"Could we have found the best album of 2024 in the first few days of January?" Sprints' Letter To Self is a faultless debut that embraces the darkness like no other

By Vicky Greer published 3 January 24

Dublin's Sprints release long-awaited debut album Letter To Self, and it's a masterpiece

10 alternative Christmas anthems to soundtrack your festive season and drown out Wham! and Mariah Carey

By Vicky Greer published 13 December 23

Because all we want for Christmas is an escape from 24/7 seasonal schmaltz

"An exceptional debut album from perhaps the most ferocious new punk band on the scene": meet Problem Patterns, your new favourite band

By Vicky Greer published 27 October 23

Praised by both Bikini Kill's Kathleen Hanna and former Black Flag frontman Henry Rollins, Problem Patterns deliver a modern punk classic with Blouse Club

If you were expecting Poppy's fifth album Zig to deliver metallic thrills you'll be disappointed, but then second-guessing Poppy is always a fool's game

By Vicky Greer published 27 October 23

Zig ushers in Poppy's 'dark-pop' phase, but the thrilling extremity of her best work is missed here

Five bands keeping the spirit of Riot Grrrl alive

By Vicky Greer published 23 October 23

The spirit of '90s riot grrrl punk is alive and well in artists on both sides of the Atlantic

Chaotic, cutting, cathartic and clever, Guts is glorious proof that Olivia Rodigro isn't just the voice of Gen Z, but a superstar for the ages

By Vicky Greer published 8 September 23

Olivia Rodrigo follows up the phenomenally successful Sour with another perfectly-pitched collection of anthems detailing the messy, ugly, hilarious and horrifying aspects of growing up

PVRIS embrace change and dualities on EVERGREEN, but at the cost of that spark which initially made them so irresistible

By Vicky Greer published 13 July 23

Lyndsey Gunnulfsen keeps her fanbase on their toes with PVRIS' fourth album

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