Angelica (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Holly Ross, Brigit Colton, Claire Windsor, Rachel Parsons |
| Defunct | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Lancaster, Lancashire , England |
| Products | Punk rock music |
Angelica was a female punk rock group originating from Lancaster, Lancashire, England. Established in 1994 by Holly Ross (lead vocals, guitar), Brigit Colton (bass), Claire Windsor (guitar), and Rachel Parsons (drums), the band remained active until 2003. Their sound blended punk with surf rock elements and was distinguished by feminist-themed lyrics.
Career
Angelica’s initial release was the single "Teenage Girl Crush" in 1997 under the independent label Deceptive Records, marking their entry into the indie music scene. They gained recognition through numerous performances on BBC Radio 1's Evening Session and the John Peel show. The band also opened for The Beautiful South at Huddersfield's Galpharm Stadium. After conflicts with Deceptive Records' management, Angelica transitioned to Fantastic Plastic Records. Their August 1999 single "Why Did You Let My Kitten Die?" earned the title of Alternative Record of the Year from the Evening Session listeners. The subsequent November 1999 release, "Bring Back Her Head", achieved a peak position of No. 8 on the Indie Charts. That year ended with a Peel Session recording and a feature on Lamacq Live. In January 2000, Angelica appeared at the NME Premier Awards alongside acts such as Ash and Muse.
Produced by Paul Tipler at London's Matrix Studios, their mini-album The End of a Beautiful Career reached No. 4 on the Indie Chart in April 2000. In August, they performed at the Reading and Leeds Festivals, while their single "Take Me I'm Your Disease" was added to XFM’s playlist and debuted at No. 1 on the Indie charts.
In 2002, Angelica took part in the UK Ladyfest Tour. Their sole full-length album, The Seven Year Itch, was produced by Kat Bjelland from Babes in Toyland alongside Gavin Monaghan. Prior to disbanding later that year, they headlined the Lancaster Music Co-op benefit weekend and performed at Yorkshire House in Lancaster during September.
Following the breakup, Brigit Colton and Rachel Parsons joined Lancastrian band The Adventures of Loki from 2003 until 2010. Currently, Brigit Colton (now McWade) is a member of TV FACE, while Holly Ross continues her musical career with The Lovely Eggs.
Members
- Holly Ross – lead vocals, guitar
- Claire Windsor – guitar
- Brigit Colton – bass guitar, vocals
- Rachel Parsons – drums and percussion
Discography
Albums:
- The End of a Beautiful Career (2000) (Mini-Album)
- The Seven Year Itch (2002)
Singles:
- "Teenage Girl Crush" (1997)
- "Why Did You Let My Kitten Die?" (1999)
- "Bring Back Her Head" (1999)
- "Take Me I'm Your Disease" (2000)
Compilation Contributions:
- Deceptive Fifty (1998)
- Ladyfest UK 2001 (2001)
- Ladyfest UK 2003 (2003)