The Coathangers

The Profile

The Coathangers are an American punk/garage trio from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 2006. Known for raw, minimalist songs and high-energy shows, the lineup features Julia Kugel, Stephanie Luke, and Meredith Franco. Albums include The Coathangers, Scramble, Larceny & Old Lace, Suck My Shirt, Nosebleed Weekend, and The Devil You Know.

Origin: Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Formed: 2006. Core members: Julia Kugel (guitar/vocals), Stephanie Luke (drums/vocals), Meredith Franco (bass/vocals). Style: punk rock, garage punk/rock, indie. Noted for raucous live sets and rotating vocals.

Two reviews chart The Coathangers’ raw, noisy punch: a sweaty 2014 Italian club gig and the 2014 album Suck My Shirt. Expect punk/garage rushes, shouted hooks, and minimal frills. Comparisons fly to Pixies, B-52’s, Ramones, and early Sonic Youth. Vocals rotate between guitar and drums, with feverish tempos and no-wave detours.