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Prism Bitch
ABOUT
Life tilts from one extreme to the next.
Prism B!tch does as well. The Albuquerque quartet—Lauren Poole [bass, vocals], Lilah Rose [keys, guitar, vocals], Chris Walsh [guitar], and Teresa Cruces [drums, vocals]—hop from robust riff-ery to sticky sweet hooks before dipping back into moments of distorted bliss and warm melodies. With no shortage of unexpected thrills, they construct something of a sonic rollercoaster on their 2021 independent full-length debut, Perla.
Lauren and Chris first met as members of a small theatre company, where they dreamed up a plan for a performance art project in the guise of a band. In 2015, they crossed paths with recent New Mexico transplant Lilah before rounding up Teresa. Their initial project idea soon morphed into an actual band, which they named Prism B!tch. The group wanted to take “bitch” back and hold that word with pride.
Prism B!tch made their introduction with 2017’s The Getaway EP before unleashing the self-titled Prism Bitch EP a year later. Along the way, they’ve amassed over 100K cumulative streams, won three Weekly Alibi “Best of Burque” Music Awards, and ignited iconic stages, including The Whisky A Go-Go, The Roxy, and Webster Hall. Not to mention, the quartet has also toured up and down both coasts in support of indie rock mainstays Built To Spill. Inspired by everyone from The Pixies to Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Prism B!tch has crystallized an unpredictable and undeniable signature sound on Perla. Working with producer Toshi Kasai [Foo Fighters, The Melvins], each band member’s personality shines on tape with “the pop punk from Lilah, the hair band vibes from Teresa, and the bluesy riffs from Chris.”
Throughout 2020, Prism B!tch paved a path for Perla releasing anthems such as the foreboding palm-muted stomp and scream of “II,” bass-heavy alternative fever dream “Heathers,” and sun-spiked guitar melodies on the ebullient “In N Out.” Meanwhile, the 2021 single “One Shot” rolls along on a marching band-style beat before rapturous distortion curls around a punchy refrain.
After touring with Built To Spill, they welcomed frontman Doug Martsch for a “dreamY GUEST SOLO” on “Starlight.” Ruminating on the fragility of existence in the wake of Lilah losing her dad, ethereal vocals blast off over lush instrumentation, a bold drumbeat, and a soaring solo.
The album title, Perla, represents another break from tradition. Named after Teresa’s mother, it fills a void. “There’s dad rock, but there’s no mom rock,” observes Teresa. “We’re all close to our mothers, so it was special to have something named after one of them. Moms are cool!”
For as crazy as life may get, we can thankfully lean on Prism B!tch for the ride. “We’d love it if this album could be something you put on when you feel low or uninspired,” the musicians agree. “We’ve all been there. Music is the universal way to feel better. We hope this album is like your best friend or warm blanket you can reach out to. Also, we want you to have a good time!”
“[‘Starlight’] is a catchy, anthemic dose of alternative rock.”
“Blending the angular rhythms and swirling guitars of early ’90s indie rock with the soaring harmonies and lilting melodies of classic Americana, Prism B!tch offer a bracing dose of cathartic rock…the band’s debut album Perla finds the group operating in confident badass mode. Like a new millennium Veruca Salt, they’ve got hooks for days, and the vocal and musical chops to back it up.”
“Prism Bitch packs a powerful punch. Sporting a blue stripped track suit, vocalist Lilah Rose collapsed to her knees, her feet pressed against her back as she violently played guitar on the floor. Bassist Lauren Poole, in matching yellow joggers, screamed into the mic before kicking the air Chuck-Norris style...”
“Prism B!tch recall an explosive melodic sound that growls with a Nirvana-styled irritated kick and a white noise
whirl of guitar and drums. Not since The Breeders melted ears with ‘Cannonball’ has there been such a potent three-quarters female rock band.”
“An intriguing guitar opening [on ‘One Shot’] piques interest and slowly molds to a haunting-vibed chorus that is sure to please.”
“Prism Bitch returns to Santa Fe to show the denizens of town why it might be the most important band in the state right now. Prism Bitch gets points on so many fronts. Catchy? Check. Hard-rocking? Check. Color-coordinated tracksuits? Check. Incredibly fun live show? Double check. See, this is a band to experience, one that brings the energy, the riffs, the kickass keys and so much more.”
“Prism B!tch delivers a tight, edgy, female-powered brand of punk-fueled pop-rock…think Breeders, Hole, maybe Paramore, with a dusting of Go-Go’s.”
“Perla is…infused with guitar, percussion, and energetic vocals, which all tie together to further showcase Prism B!tch’s authenticity and talent.”
“The 11-tracks [on Perla] pack a strong punch through angsty vocals and bright, space-bound sequencers.
Essentially, if the teens from Spring Awakening made a punk rock album in 2021, it would be this.”
“The best thing I can say about Prism Bitch is that I barely know what to say about their set; the music transcended the moment and I got pulled into a rip tide of the purest fun I have ever been blessed enough to be a part of. From the moment the sweatsuit-clad band stepped on stage, the atmosphere of the room transformed...”
Discography
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