The Coathangers - Nosebleed Weekend

With Nosebleed Weekend, The Coathangers step boldly into new territory, sharpening their sound while keeping the fire that defined their early years. Opening with “Perfume,” the album pairs sultry, melodic vocals with biting guitar riffs in a way that recalls the power and attitude of Ann and Nancy Wilson, setting the tone for an album that’s both accessible and unapologetically raw.

Recorded during a time of transition—marked by life on the road, lost loved ones, and Julia Kugel’s move to Southern California—Nosebleed Weekend captures a band evolving in real time. Tracks like “Dumb Baby” channel gritty neo-garage rock energy, while “Squeeki Tiki” and “Excuse Me?” harken back to their post-punk roots, all delivered with the ferocity that’s earned them praise from icons like Kim Gordon.

From the foreboding garage rock of the title track to the hypnotic pulse of “Burn Me,” the stripped-down pop of “I Don’t Think So,” and the grunge-soaked emotional weight of “Down Down,” this is The Coathangers at their most confident and dynamic.

As Kugel puts it, “Each record is a snapshot of our life at the time… it’s just what came out of us at that point.” Nosebleed Weekend stands as both a reflection and a reinvention—a band embracing evolution without losing its edge.