Feminist urgency translated into punchy indie-pop.
Girl Group don’t do subtle. The British-Norwegian Liverpool-based five-piece (consisting of members Katya Birkeland, Lily Christlow, Thea Gundersen, Mia Halvorsen and Maria Tollisen) are carving out a space where feminism, friendship and ferocious pop collide. They’re reimagining what it means to be a girl group, challenging the narrative that it’s something invented, branded and distributed by men.
"Our whole thing is we prioritise women in every step of the creative process… and create a beautiful, safe environment which centres unapologetic femininity."
The city of Liverpool, where they still live, is their sixth member. Its legacy of musical defiance and grassroots culture runs through the band, influencing both their sound and their politics.
In the year since releasing their debut EP, Think They’re Looking, Let’s Perform, they have grown ferociously - from supporting the likes of Olivia Dean to drawing the largest BBC Introducing crowd at Reading and Leeds 2025.
Their new EP, Little Sticky Pictures, arriving March 2026 on Boys Boys Boys records, is a concept-driven, emotionally-layered and politically-charged project.
"Rage Song is sort of a series of snarky replies we wished we'd said to men in our lives…but never did because of the pressure we feel to conceal our rage."
Girl Group - Think They're Looking, Let's Perform / Little Sticky Pictures
Two EPs on 12" vinyl + Rough Trade Exclusive signed print and sticker sheet.
For fans of: Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, Charli xcx
We're excited to announce Girl Group as part of Rough Trade On The Rise, our dedicated curation putting a spotlight on the emerging music we are the most excited for you to hear, to follow and become a fan of. Read on to discover more about the band in their own words and don't miss their newest EP Little Sticky Pictures on Boys Boys Boys.
Girl Group on Girl Group
A self-penned bio
Five by Five
5 Qs, 5 As
Describe Girl Group in 5 words?
Loud, glittery, sexy, fun, annoyed.
5 records you listened to prior to making your EP?
Addison - Addison Rae
SAYA - Saya Gray
Anywhere But Here - Sorry
The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess - Chappel Roan
Pre Pleasure - Julia Jacklin
Top 5 career moments since forming?
Winning Urørt (Norwegian competition for emerging artists).
Supporting Olivia Dean in Paris.
Completing our first set of all-woman music video shoots.
Signing to Boys Boys Boys.
Radio 6 live session.
5 tips or words of wisdom you'd offer an artist entering the industry in 2026?
Don't allow others to make you feel like you're less than, on account of gender, ability, skill, experience or anything.
Don't let perfectionism keep you from creating - start first, perfect later.
Don't allow lack of knowledge or skill to keep you from creating.
Trust your voice - if it's coming from within you and you're into it, someone else will be too.
Just have a go.
5 essential items on your tour rider?
Beer (and hard seltzers for Mia)
Chocolate
Sweets
Biscuits
Bread and cheese (nothing too mad, but when we get famous we'll ask for sushi)