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  • Boom Boom Womb – Frankwell – Shrewsbury – 6th April 24 – Review

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    Boom Boom Womb     are my new favourite band and it was great catching up with them at the Alberts Shed in Shrewsbury. Sadly I missed the other bands on the bill due to having so much to do that Saturday!

    Ok so not everything went to plan due to a couple of technical hitches but this Riot Grrrl influenced band kicked ass and rightfully deserve to be playing more high profile gigs up and down the country.

    I never knew this venue existed but what a brilliant back drop to be playing in front of!


    I think the only change to make in their set is the song where they go mental should close the set. It’s all about leaving the audience wanting more and that’s the song to go out on!

    While still not familiar with Boom Boom Womb’s set they delivered songs like I Want, We Got A Girl, Chick Habit and Strike My Box in style. If you love bands like Bikini Kill, The Muffs and Lunachicks then you’re going to love this band.

    Put it this way if they were around in the 90’s and playing shows with Bikini Kill, Huggy Bear and more they’d be a big thing now. They can play, they can sing and look the part!


    If you’re a promoter you need to give Boom Boom Womb a gig!

    Next gig is at the Firefly in Oakengates on Friday 25th April.

    Words / Photos – Kat Riot

  • The Rumours + Boom Boom Womb – Live Alberts Shed – 28 March 24 – Review

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    On arrival at Alberts Shed there didn’t seem to be anyone there and I came very close to leaving to catch a coach back home but I’m glad I stayed!

    With things running late I didn’t have to wait that much longer for local band Boom Boom Womb to hit the stage. I’d never heard of them before so was intrigued to see what the Alberts Shed team had conjured up to support a high octane rock n roll and from the USA.

    As soon as Boom Boom Womb hit the stage they grabbed my attention straight away. Their highly charged riot grrrl sound is infectious. Imagine The Muffs meets Bikini Kill with L7 and The Runaways thrown in the mix and you get Boom Boom Womb!

    Totally superb set and the only change I’d have made is the number where they really go for it is one they should finish the set on! It’s the kinda song that leaves people wanting more!

    How this band have not hit my radar before is a mystery.

    If you want to see a cool as fuck band then Boom Boom Womb are one to see. I myself will pop along to more gigs, Fantastic band!


    Soon it was time for American band The Rumours to hit the stage! I’d never seen this outfit before and not heard much by them either!

    From the moment this female fronted band hit the stage I realised just what an amazing live band they are. They just tore into numbers such as U Suck, Its Not Me and Cuntrol and to be honest I was so gutted when I had to leave as I just want to hear more!

    The Rumours are a great band to watch visually as the bassist and guitarist find it impossible to stand still! They all over the stage and that’s how a great rock n roll band should be!

    If rock n roll is your poison you really need to see The Rumours and don’t think as a three-piece they’re some soft pop punk band. This is a fully on and powerful as fuck band – Lemmy from Motorhead would be proud!

    What’re more they’re lovely people too! Its a shame they have to go back to the USA as the UK is missing out on high octane rock n roll bands at the moment!

    Do the sensible thing and go and see The Rumours play!


    Thanks to Steve Iles of IndigoBravo promotions for putting these shows on. Thanks also and big love to Boom Boom Womb and The Rumours for excellent sets.

    Words / Photos: Kathleen Riot – Queer-Core Press.