Girl Ray

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Girl Ray
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Girl Ray's Prestige album launch show at Rough Trade East, 4 August 2023
Background information
Years active2016–present
Labels Moshi Moshi
MembersPoppy Hankin
Iris McConnell
Sophie Moss
Website www.girlray.co.uk

Girl Ray is a British indie rock band from North London. It is formed of Poppy Hankin, Iris McConnell and Sophie Moss. [1]

History

Girl Ray released their first song at age 16, through the singles club of Moshi Moshi Records. [1] [2] The group released their debut album, Earl Grey, in 2017 on Moshi Moshi. [1] The album was Stereogum's "Album of the Week". [3] and received positive reviews. [4] The band released their second album, Girl, in 2019. The album received mixed reviews. [5] [6] In 2023, Girl Ray released their third album through Moshi Moshi, titled Prestige. [7] [8] The album received positive reviews. [9] [10] [11]

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References

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  2. Laura Rancani (11 October 2016), "New to tastemaker indie Moshi Moshi, North London pop trio Girl Ray stir up their own "Trouble"", thelineofbestfit.com, Line of Best Fit , retrieved 18 April 2024
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  4. Killin, James. "Girl Ray's debut is a poetic blend of late night texts and bucolic verse". The Line of Best Fit . Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  5. Hann, Michael (8 November 2019). "Girl Ray: Girl review – the great sound of a band getting pop wrong". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
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