
Marianne Eloise
Marianne Eloise is a contributing writer to Louder where she has interviewed everyone from Pete Wentz to Taylor Momsen. With over a decade of experience in both online and print journalism, she writes about music, disability and culture for The Cut, the Guardian, the New York Times and more. She is also the author of the essay collection Obsessive, Intrusive Magical Thinking and creator of the Emo Diary fanzine series.
Latest articles by Marianne Eloise

"When I’m stressed or not setting boundaries, things get bad." From keeping control of Pvris to chronic illness and a "very dirty" new record, a conversation with Lyndsey Gunnulfsen
By Marianne Eloise published
Collabs, dirty pop and queer anthems: Pvris' Lyndsey Gunnulfsen joins us in Louder's first cover interview to give us the exclusive story on how their new mixtape, F.I.L.T.H, came together

The 20 greatest My Chemical Romance songs ever
By Marianne Eloise published
From emo anthems to showstopping ballads, these are the essential My Chem songs every fan should know

“Death is something that we’ll always write about because it’s tragic, negative and beautiful at the same time." The story of Helena: the song about Gerard Way's grandmother that confirmed My Chemical Romance as emo's first superstars
By Marianne Eloise published
Gerard Way’s moving tribute to his late grandmother pushed My Chemical Romance further towards greatness

The Story Behind The Song: My Chemical Romance’s Thank You For the Venom
By Marianne Eloise published
Often overlooked in favour of bigger My Chemical Romance songs, Thank You For the Venom isn't just one of My Chem's best tracks – it's a touchstone of the band's unique history

How Jedward became the unlikely face of the revolution
By Marianne Eloise published
Jedward started off life as a big-haired X Factor novelty act, but over a decade on they're back – and this time they're waging war against the establishment, one tweet at a time

How Justin Courtney Pierre cheated death and fell in love with life again
By Marianne Eloise published
Chaos, setbacks and life-changing accidents: the last 12 months haven't been quite what Motion City Soundtrack frontman Justin Courtney Pierre anticipated. Here, he opens up about his journey to the brink and back again

We need to talk about the response to the Marilyn Manson abuse allegations
By Marianne Eloise last updated
When abuse allegations against Marilyn Manson broke earlier this week, it sparked a dangerous narrative around abuse and its victims – here, experts address key doubts and questions head-on

God, shame and redemption: how Julien Baker wrote her best album yet
By Marianne Eloise published
US indie rock artist Julien Baker joins us to talk new music, the dark side of devotion, and the cathartic power of owning your failures

Will the real Taylor Momsen please stand up?
By Marianne Eloise published
Think you know Taylor Momsen? Think again. After years of personal turmoil and soul-searching, The Pretty Reckless singer is back with a new album and a brand new outlook on life

Listen to Last December, Good Charlotte's first new music in two years
By Marianne Eloise published
Good Charlotte release video for new single Last December – the cathartic winter anthem 2020 needs

Phoebe Bridgers just released the most 2020 video of 2020
By Marianne Eloise last updated
Phoebe Bridgers' new video for single Savior Complex is directed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and stars 2020 breakout star Paul Mescal

Phoebe Bridgers is on a mission to make us all cry – and it’s working
By Marianne Eloise published
Phoebe Bridgers' new EP Copycat Killer adds a cathartic new dimension to four already heartfelt songs

Like emo-rap and cute animals? Nothing,nowhere.'s new video has you covered
By Marianne Eloise published
Nothing,nowhere.'s new single Blood is the only place you'll see a rapper with a chinchilla on their head today

Beabadoobee's Fake It Flowers: an authentic grunge album for the 21st century
By Marianne Eloise last updated
Beabadoobee's new album Fake It Flowers is the energy of a 90s Alanis Morissette wrapped up in a very 2020 star

Elliott Smith 25th anniversary edition: a careful tribute which lays an artist bare
By Marianne Eloise published
Elliott Smith's self-titled album has been re-released to celebrate its 25th anniversary – the result is a poignant tribute by the people who knew him best

Salem: life-affirming pop-punk for people who want to f**k witches
By Marianne Eloise published
Creeper's Will Gould joins us to discuss his new project Salem, the joy of collaboration and getting back to his DIY roots

Beabadoobee's new single How Was Your Day? is the best song the 90s never had
By Marianne Eloise published
Beabadoobee releases new single How Was Your Day?, the fourth track to be taken from upcoming album Fake It Flowers

Waterparks' new single Lowkey As Hell dials ups the angst and ditches the neon
By Marianne Eloise published
Waterparks are back with new single Lowkey As Hell – and it's the sound of a whole new era for the band

Good Charlotte: the album that taught pop-punk how to give a sh*t
By Marianne Eloise published
When Good Charlotte released their self-titled debut album in 2000, they convinced pop-punk fans everywhere that it was actually cool to care

Beabadoobee's new single Worth It is the sound of Generations X and Z colliding
By Marianne Eloise last updated
Beabadoobee releases video for new single Worth It – the third to be taken from upcoming album Fake It Flowers

So it looks like women still aren't allowed to headline Reading and Leeds
By Marianne Eloise published
Reading and Leeds have announced six headliners, and there's not a female artist among them. Is there really still no room for women at the top of our festival bills?

Decolonise Fest: the only place you'll find Kenyan punk rock and US post-punk on the same bill
By Marianne Eloise published
Decolonise Fest are about to embark on their fourth annual event – although this year it's all looking a little different. Organiser Stephanie Phillips talks us through this year's event and the challenges of taking a festival online

100 gecs are the sound of full-blown chaos – and now Fall Out Boy are joining in
By Marianne Eloise published
Experimental pop duo 100 gecs have enlisted Fall Out Boy on their latest single Hand Crushed By A Mallet (Remix) – and the result is absolute pandemonium
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