Venus Grrrls kick off 2026 with supercharged new single ‘3X3’

VENUS GRRRLS have set the tone for 2026. Unapologetic and undeniable, their new single ‘3×3’ marks both the band’s first track out via new alt-rock label Killabop and the label’s inaugural original release.

Punk in spirit and confrontational by design, ‘3×3’ is an invitation by VENUS GRRRLS to harness the power of unadulterated feminine rage. Stomp-ready percussion and dark bass rhythms collide with jagged riffs and abrasive synth lines without compromising VENUS GRRRLS’ signature cinematic vocals, resulting in an ambitious concoction that balances chaos and precision. ‘3×3’ is the band’s most lyrically direct track yet, inspired by the disorientating aftermath of a relationship breakdown and the uncomfortable truths that follow. It was produced in collaboration with Max Helyer (You Me At Six) and Numen Studios.

About the new single, VENUS GRRRLS say 

“The lyrics for ‘3×3’ poured out of us recently, off the back of multiple significant relationships changing. We all sat together, processing, ruminating and repeating the ins and the outs. We have often tended to each other’s wounds as relationships ebbed and flowed; ones that built and fell again. It became clear throughout all of that, our shared experiences and situationship traumas were healed by this very process of sisterhood. It’s fundamentally an impolite song, brash and angry as it channels unfiltered feminine rage very much detailing the angry, regretful processing stage of a relationship ending. It was a little scary whilst we wrote the lyrics – as much as we usually sing about macabre subjects, this one is possibly the most confrontational song we’ve ever written lyrically.

Spiritually, 3 is such a powerful and poignant number. We’re very aware of its presence in our tarot readings, hence the Three of Swords on the cover art (by a tattoo artist we love, Lily Rafferty – @needle.mistress), as well as the belief of getting back thrice what you put out into the universe. ‘3×3’ is a song of regret and rage, stumbling with a bold riff you can stomp to, filtered through the lenses of dark 90s guitar work, and grating synths. The message of the song is simple – find your coven and forget (and maybe hex) your evil ex.”

VENUS GRRRLS will take that energy on the road as they join Nova Twins on tour, bringing their captivating live show to stages across the UK in March. They’re also set to play various festivals across Europe over the summer including 2000Trees (UK) and Rock For People (Czechia –  on June 13).

VENUS GRRRLS are the northern alt-rock coven of your dreams. Based between Leeds, Newcastle and Liverpool, the five-piece force weaving goth-grunge intensity with evocative, otherworldly storytelling, and as a result, their music is as poetic as it is powerful.

Joining Sprints on their SOLD-OUT ‘Letter To Self’ tour in April 2024, VENUS GRRRLS had a packed summer schedule performing at Liverpool’s Sound City, Kendall Calling, Y Not Festivals before making their debut at Isle Of Wight and Reading & Leeds. Shortly after, the band embarked on their September headline tour where they sold-out multiple dates including London, Glasgow, Newcastle, Bristol and Birmingham. Last year, the band made another round of impressive festival debuts at SXSW in the US, Block Party in France, Download Festival and 2000Trees in the UK. They played their biggest headline shows to date in October 2025.

With their breakout track ‘Divine’ dubbed “a glorious start to 2024” by DIY Magazine, the band quickly made their mark. Following with singles ‘Bloodsick’ and ‘Darla’, VENUS GRRRLS continued to craft delicate yet thunderous soundscapes, underpinned by deep, lyrical storytelling. The band released ‘Eighteen Crows’ in March 2025, a track born of their recent artistic partnership with Max Helyer (You Me At Six) and Numen Studios, which has continued with their latest ‘3×3’.

VENUS GRRRLS’ efforts received radio recognition from tastemakers such as BBC Radio 1’s Jack Saunders, BBC Radio 1’s Future Artists and Selector Radio host Sian Eleri, BBC 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq and Iggy Pop to name a few. Due to the whirlwind nature of the band’s momentum, VENUS GRRRLS achieved equally impressive press acclaim from the likes of Kerrang!, Guitar World, The Independent, CLASH, Upset, Rock Sound and more. They have been spotlighted by 101 Part Times Jobs Podcast, ITV Calendar and BBC Look North also.

In moves that speak to their personal experience, VENUS GRRRLS align their artistry with impact. For their 2024 headline tour, the band partnered with stem cell transplant charity Anthony Nolan to raise awareness of stem cell donation. Earlier this year, GK appeared in a short film by Teenage Cancer Trust before the band’s performance at the charity’s fundraising event.

VENUS GRRRLS are GK/Grace Kelly (lead singer/rhythm guitarist), Hannah Barraclough (Bass), Eliza Lee (lead guitar), Grace Stubbings (synth) and Alannagh Doherty (drums).