Twat Union

Twat Union prepare to slap their own stamp on feminism with the release of their riotous debut single UTI, out 29th November 2023.

This one-of-a-kind all female seven piece have a huge sound, combining influences from the Riot Grrrl era with current punk trailblazers such as Dream Nails and Lambrini Girls, this tongue-in-cheek single pack a serious punch. The group are already developing a loyal following, having sold out their upcoming single launch at The Jago a month early, before even releasing any music. With wild, immersive gigs involving their distinctive provocative humour, the band don’t shy away from talking about things like period sex, thigh chafe and the focus of this debut single: UTIs. Talking about the single, front woman Kate Mac elaborates, "people don’t talk about UTIs very much, but most of us have had them, and most of us hate them (no kink-shaming if you like them but we would love to hear from you if you’re actually a fan). And if you don’t get them, we guarantee you know someone that does. This song is for everyone to shout, laugh, cry, and generally express your anger about female and non-binary medical problems (we know some men get them too) and maybe we can change the narrative around when and how it’s ok to talk about issues down there”.

Twat Union was formed almost accidentally. A number of the band members already lived together in South East London and they had previously joked about forming a punk band. A year later a friend of theirs asked if they knew any punk bands for an event they were planning, the housemates said “no, but we can make one” and they haven’t looked back since. Twat Union are Kate, Lucie Bowls (rhythm guitar), Alice Rivers (keys, trumpet), Beth Hopkins (sax, guitar) Jelly Cleaver (lead guitar), Tessa Alison (bass) and Harriet Sibley (drums). Between them, they are also involved in other projects such as Lucie’s solo act China Bowls and bands All Day Breakfast Cafe, Queen Colobus, The Higher Planes and The Young Flood.

Despite not even releasing a debut single yet, Twat Union have already performed at Shambala Festival and sold out live shows at Brixton’s The Windmill as well as their upcoming single launch at The Jago on 30th November 2023. A feral toilet-themed music video for the single is coming soon. You can also catch them live at their upcoming headline show in Bristol on 27th January 2023 at Crofter’s Rights.

UTI is out on 29th November 2023.