Horsegirl

Horsegirl is an American indie rock trio from Chicago, Illinois, composed of Nora Cheng, Penelope Lowenstein, and Gigi Reece. Formed in 2019, the band quickly gained attention with their debut single "Forecast" and their first EP, Horsegirl: Ballroom Dance Scene et cetera (2020), which earned them a spot on Paste’s list of the 25 best EPs of the year. Their lo-fi, shoegaze-inspired sound caught the interest of Matador Records, leading to their signing in 2021 and the release of their first single on the label, "Billy," which Rolling Stone named one of its Songs You Need to Know. Horsegirl’s debut album, Versions of Modern Performance (2022), further solidified their place in the indie rock scene, drawing comparisons to 1990s alternative icons. The record featured standout tracks like "Anti-Glory," "World of Pots and Pans," and "Dirtbag Transformation (Still Dirty)." In 2024, they returned with the singles "2468" and "Julie," teasing the release of their Cate le Bon-produced sophomore album, Phonetics On and On (2025), which expanded their signature mix of noise rock and melodic introspection.