Big Joanie - Sistahs

The Guardian 60

(Ecstatic Peace Library)

Adding a recorder solo to any song is a bold move outside Renaissance faire circles. That is precisely what happens halfway through Big Joanie’s debut full album, and it’s indicative of the London punk trio’s fearless approach to discordance: the wind instrument pierces the relentless rumble of Eyes, which suddenly lurches into a sour waltz. Big Joanie were born at DIY Space for London’s First Timers festival, in which new bands form, write and perform over a weekend. They built a reputation by supporting bands including Parquet Courts and Downtown Boys and making a stand for the recognition of black punks in British music’s past and present.