Gun-Shy Butterfly erupt with riot grrrl defiance on blistering new single ‘Manchild’

Blending sugar-rush harmonies with grunge grit, Gun-Shy Butterfly deliver a searing shot of ‘90s-fuelled catharsis on their latest single ‘Manchild’. Evoking the no-holds-barred urgency of Veruca Salt, L7, and Bleach-era Nirvana, the track is a snarling anthem of female rage and refusal, equal parts melody and menace.

Fronted by Julie Exter and Andrea Tarka White, the band craft a sound that’s both bruising and beautiful. Guitars buzz with distortion, drums hit with gut-punch immediacy, and harmonies float above it all like a dare. ‘Manchild’ isn’t subtle, and that’s the point. It’s a fierce rejection of disrespect and immaturity, a middle finger to anyone clinging to outdated gender dynamics.

With its sharp hooks, growling riffs, and lyrical bite, ‘Manchild’ doesn’t just revisit the riot grrrl ethos, it reclaims it with fresh urgency. For fans of loud guitars, unapologetic messaging, and femme fury turned all the way up, Gun-Shy Butterfly are a band to watch.