Embark on a sonic journey of revelation in motion with Thunder Queens, the London, Ontario-based trio of Violet Bruneel, Lola Hayman, and Clara Magnan. Out today, their debut full-length album, Strike One, Thunder Queens delivers a blend of doom-tinged grunge, onyx-toned punk melodies, and searing multi-part harmonies – all while creating a mesmerizing sound that is uniquely their own.
Today, Thunder Queens also hit the road in the new video for “Roadtrip”. Bursting with the nostalgia of summer drives, “Roadtrip” is a wholesome ode to cruising around with friends, gas station snacks, chasing the horizon, and endless laughter.
In their vibrant music video, Thunder Queens transports us back to the thrills of being a teen without a driver’s license, eating candy under the blazing sun, wind in your hair, pink sunsets, and fun roadside pit-stops. “Roadtrip” is a celebration of friendship, fun, freedom, and the unforgettable memories we share on the road. So grab your crew, turn up the volume, and let Thunder Queens be your soundtrack to adventure!
The band is unafraid to be experimental and shapeshift, conjuring the playful vitality of Sheer Mag, the ground-shaking range of Black Sabbath, and the urgency of The Runaways. Their raw energy and poignant lyricism show a band that’s played together for over half a decade while still being on the cusp of earning a driver’s license. Over 11 tracks, each riff and lyric paint a vivid picture of a world they’re still discovering, from the gauzy bliss of a sun-drenched road trip to the urgency of our fractured political landscape. Thunder Queens fearlessly explores a spectrum of emotions and themes with the unmatched curiosity of youth and solidarity that comes from nurturing a foundation of sisterhood.
Lola (drums, vocals), Violet (guitar, vocals), and Clara (bass, vocals) became friends while searching for loonies under the pinball machines at Call The Office. In between eating ice cream cones and wreaking havoc on their skateboards, they formed Thunder Queens.
Strike One is the natural follow-up to their 2020 self-titled EP (Yeah Right! Records), expressing the hopes, fears, and joys, while also making razor-sharp observations on our culture. As they gaze at their surroundings, Thunder Queens remain clear-headed about the future, while continuing to push boundaries and stake their claim in the Industry.