By Colin 
Girl Group return with a powerful new single in ‘Rage Song’, a track that transforms female anger into energy, playfulness, and punk-pop catharsis. Out today, the release marks the start of a new chapter for the Liverpool five-piece as they continue building a reputation for bold feminist anthems and uncompromising live performances.
The band explain the meaning of the track directly. “Rage is one of the most important parts about being a woman-and one of the most dangerous things for us to suppress. Anger is a healthy and necessary response to sexism and oppression. This song is about letting it out.”
Rising momentum
The release arrives after a whirlwind summer that has seen the group appear across some of the UK’s biggest and most exciting festivals. They played to a packed crowd at Reading & Leeds Festival on the BBC Introducing Stage, drawing the most attended set of the weekend. Their high-octane shows have also featured at Dot To Dot, Get Together, and Liverpool Sound City, where their punk-pop energy resonated with audiences.
In June the group shared their debut EP Think They’re Looking, Let’s Perform, introducing listeners to a sound rooted in cathartic release and playful protest. They followed this with a live session at BBC 6Music and have already drawn support from Elton John and BBC Radio 1. Earlier this month they confirmed their inclusion in The Great Escape’s First 50 showcase, with a headline set scheduled at London’s Moth Club on November 13th.
Built on frustration, fuelled by solidarity
Girl Group formed at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, where Katya, Maria, Thea, Mia, and Lil initially found themselves sidelined in sessions dominated by male peers. Their shared frustration with the music industry’s boy’s club atmosphere led to the creation of a collective where their voices would be central. From the outset the group has been a vehicle for feminist expression, carving out a safe space for anger, solidarity, and creativity.
The five members bring individual influences that stretch across rock, indie, and pop, yet they converge around a shared mission. Their live shows are as much about community as performance, often supported by all-female crews and attended by fans who describe the experience as a revelation. For many young listeners, Girl Group have become a soundtrack for belonging.
Rage and joy combined
Although rage is the spark that drives their music, joy is the outcome. The group emphasise that anger does not have to be destructive. Instead, they channel it into playful songs that celebrate resistance and resilience. “We don’t just want depressed feminists-we want joy, we want relief, we want people to dance and shout while also questioning the systems around them,” they explain.
This balance between sharp commentary and witty delivery has become their hallmark. Their tracks weave together heavy themes with humour, ensuring that the message remains accessible without losing its impact. That mixture of tension and fun is what makes their music both digestible and galvanising.
A growing movement
Girl Group are expanding their reach beyond the stage. From DIY videos shot with all-female crews to club nights that double as community gatherings, their work extends into wider cultural spaces. They describe their mission as creating “the music we wish we’d had when we were teenagers,” offering young listeners the reassurance that they are not alone.
Their grassroots beginnings at Liverpool house parties continue to inform their ethos. Even as they step onto larger stages, they preserve the intimacy and connection that sparked their initial following. With ‘Rage Song’ they make it clear that they are not just releasing music-they are sustaining a movement.
Review
Girl Group deliver their strongest work yet in ‘Rage Song’. Built on driving guitars and a chorus made for collective release, the track captures the urgency of female anger and the catharsis of finally letting it out. It is both furious and fun, a reminder that protest can be joyful as well as defiant.
What makes the track stand out is its ability to channel serious themes into an anthem that feels instantly accessible. Rather than burying the listener in despair, Girl Group create a song designed to be shouted back in unison. It is a release of tension, a rallying cry, and a celebration all at once. With this single, the band prove they can turn rage into liberation and, in doing so, continue carving a unique space in the UK’s alternative scene.
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