My Black Poison: South Coast Rebels Bringing Emo Punk Back to Life
There’s something brewing in Southampton that’s louder than the pubs and more honest than any late-night confession—
That casual chemistry has since exploded into something more intentional, more urgent, and way harder to ignore. With a live-first mentality and a sound that fuses indie rock, punk, and Latin flair, they’ve found a voice that feels raw and refreshingly real.
ROOTED IN NOISE: THE LIVE BAND MENTALITY
Before they were recording EPs or chasing down producers, girly and the pops were losing themselves on stage. For them, the live experience isn’t just part of the package—it is the music. “We believe in letting the music become a part of you and giving it a piece in return,” they told us. Their sets are sweaty, emotional, and immersive, a reminder that great music doesn’t just live in headphones. It pulses in rooms, shared between strangers who move together.
A COLLAGE OF SOUND AND SELF
Trying to box their style into genre labels is tricky, and maybe that’s the point. At its core, their music is alternative indie rock with Latin undertones, shaped by the collective identities of the band. They pull from a range of influences—Bakar, Chon, Cory Wong, Cage the Elephant—but filter it all through something deeply personal. “Each song is a timestamp,” they say, “a record of a time, a place, a story, a feeling, a love, a loss.”
Much of that storytelling comes from Girly Pop, who brings a visual artist’s eye to the process. His approach to songwriting and visuals is like building a collage—references, sketches, old memories, moods—layered until it all clicks.
CONFIDENCE IN THE MAKING
Their debut EP MISSED CALLS FROM GIRLY marked a turning point—not just creatively, but emotionally. Celebrating its release with a sold-out show felt like a full-circle moment for the band. “The first time we made the whole crowd bounce, it was like being in sync with a whole room of people,” they recall. That kind of connection? It’s addictive.
Now, with a debut album in the works, they’re leaning into that momentum. “The biggest change is our confidence,” they say. “Knowing we have something worth saying—and something worth giving.”
THE NEXT CHAPTER
Right now, they’re keeping things close-knit, preferring in-house collaboration. But the wish list for future partnerships includes names like Dijon, Mk.gee, George Daniel, and Mikko Gordon—artists and producers who they feel could elevate the music without diluting its core. Still, for all the dreams of what’s next, the focus remains grounded: keep writing, keep playing, keep showing up. “You never know when inspiration will hit—and you don’t want to miss it when it does.”
CONCLUSION
girly and the pops aren’t just another band trying to chase a scene. They’re creating their own—loud, layered, and full of heart. Whether it's five people in a basement or a packed- out room bouncing in unison, they're showing up, sweating it out, and making music that feels like something you’ve been needing to hear. Stick around. This is just the start.
