Moaning Lisa (band)

Moaning Lisa are an Australian rock band formed in Canberra in 2016. The group has released two EPs: The Sweetest in 2017, and Do You Know Enough? in 2018.

Moaning Lisa
OriginCanberra, Australia
Genres
Years active2016–present
Members
  • Charlie Versegi
  • Hayley Manwaring
  • Ellen Chan
  • Hayden Fritzlaff
Past members
  • Andrew Enright

The four members of Moaning Lisa studied music in Canberra. They are singer-bassist Charlie Versegi, singer-guitarist Hayley Manwaring, lead guitarist Ellen Chan, and drummer Hayden Fritzlaff.[1] Their music has been described as punk rock, grunge rock, and shoegaze. In 2016, they won the National Campus Band Competition,[2] and garnered media coverage for speaking out against anti-social behaviour at gigs.[3] In 2018, their single “Carrie (I Want A Girl)”, referencing Carrie Brownstein,[4] was lauded as an anthem for the LGBT community.[5] That same year, Moaning Lisa won the National Live Music Award for ACT Live Act of the Year.

On tour, Moaning Lisa have supported the likes of Mitski, DZ Deathrays, Waax, Camp Cope, and Polish Club.[6][7][8] They have also performed at Spilt Milk and Yours and Owls, with upcoming performances at Splendour in the Grass and Stonefest.

References
  1. Roberts, Lachlan. "Moaning Lisa's coming of age". The RiotACT.
  2. "PREMIERE: Moaning Lisa reject traditional femininity on The Sweetest".
  3. Baker, Emily (2 December 2016). "Canberra band Moaning Lisa takes stand against 'buffoons'". The Canberra Times.
  4. "Premiere: Moaning Lisa make their intentions clear on big new single, Carrie (I Want A Girl)". PILERATS.
  5. Nardi, Andrew (19 January 2018). "Local Queer Punk Legends, Moaning Lisa Premiere 'Carrie (I Want A Girl)' Music Video With Tons Of Cameos". BMA Magazine.
  6. "Hayden Fritzlaff's (Class of 2012) band Moaning Lisa, Triple J Unearthed winners – Radford Collegians' Association". radfordcollegians.com.au.
  7. Furby, Taylor (4 July 2018). "Moaning Lisa Discuss New Music, Girls To The Front and BIGSOUND".
  8. Gray, Nick. "Mitski, Moaning Lisa @ Corner Hotel". The Music. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
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