Gun-Shy Butterfly fuse sugary harmonies and urgent hooks with fuzzed-out guitars, channeling '90s alt-rock, grunge, and Riot Grrrl energy—think Veruca Salt, L7, The Breeders, and Bleach-era Nirvana. The band's name embodies raw female energy and resilience—White sees it as a symbol of transformation, pressing on despite repeated struggles. Both musicians, mothers in their 40s, are redefining expectations of women in music.
This is their new single, "Manchild". "It's a gritty, grunge-inspired anthem that channels raw, unfiltered riot grrl frustration. With driving, distorted guitars countered by sweet, soaring harmonies reminiscent of iconic '90s mainstays Veruca Salt and Liz Phair, this track packs a cathartic and fierce punch." The song is about women who are no longer willing to tolerate disrespect.
I love the pure Grunge mood and sound (It sounds like a song from the 90s!), the catchy vocal lines, the inspired riffs, the lyrics... well, everything. "Manchild" is a super cool song, amazingly written and performed. Give it a go by clicking on the Spotify player below, and remember to follow Gun-Shy Butterfly on social media.