Blood Red Shoes

The Profile

English rock duo formed by Laura-Mary Carter and Steven Ansell, known for guitar-and-drums interplay and a noisy-yet-melodic indie rock sound.

Members named in DeBaser review: Laura-Mary Carter and Steven Ansell. Box Of Secrets (Mercury, 2008) is noted as their first full-length after several singles. Laura-Mary's playing is linked to riot grrrl influences (Babes In Toyland, Bikini Kill) and she sometimes uses a 7-string Springtime instrument made by luthier Yuri Landman. Review praises their live performance.

DeBaser's coverage highlights Blood Red Shoes as a guitar-and-drums English duo (Laura-Mary Carter and Steven Ansell) who mix noise and melody. The 2008 album Box Of Secrets is praised for strong live energy despite familiar sounds. Review notes riot grrrl influences and distinctive instrumentation.