The Coathangers - The Devil You Know

After more than a decade of tearing up stages with their raw, unpredictable punk energy, The Coathangers return with The Devil You Know, their sixth studio album and a defining statement of reinvention, unity, and sharpened purpose.

Formed in Atlanta and long known for their fiery DIY spirit, the trio Julia Kugel (guitar/vocals), Meredith Franco (bass/vocals), and Stephanie Luke (drums/vocals) took a rare pause after twelve relentless years of touring and recording to re-center before diving into this new chapter. The result is an album that bridges their early chaos and charisma with a newfound sense of craft, balance, and emotional clarity.

The Devil You Know channels the band’s signature blend of vitriolic punk, swaggering party anthems, and heart-worn ballads, now elevated by a more cohesive, collaborative approach to songwriting. As Kugel explains, “Everything that came before had to go away. And we started there, at ground zero.”

From its searing guitars to its unexpected moments of vulnerability, The Devil You Know captures The Coathangers at their most honest, dynamic, and self-assured, a true band reborn, writing and roaring as one.