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and have performed onstage with

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of The Donnas and Exene Cervenka of X. Both Murphy and Night went on to form punk rock band The Regrettes in 2015. L.J. Williamson of ''

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'' described the band as the "Best Band To Blow A Little Girl's Mind".

Musical style

The band's musical style has been categorized as pop rock,

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, and pop punk, citing influences including John Bonham, Bloc Party, Arctic Monkeys,

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, Alison Mosshart, The Marvelettes,

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of The Donnas said that "They work hard, play harder, and their songwriting skills belie their years."

Discography

Studio albums *''Unknown Species'' (2014) EPs *''Flowers'' (2013)

Members

* Lydia Night - lead vocals, guitar * Marlhy Murphy - drums, backing vocals

References

{{Authority control All-female punk bands American pop rock music groups American power pop groups Garage rock groups from California Pop punk groups from California Musical groups established in 2012 Musical groups disestablished in 2015 2012 establishments in California American musical duos