Articles by 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.

Articles by: Marianne Eloise

Lyndsey Gunnulfsen of the band Pvris poses for a portrait in smeared red lipstick and a grimace on her face

"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 21 June 24

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

My Chemical Romance standing in front of a red wall in 2005

The 20 greatest My Chemical Romance songs ever

By Marianne Eloise published 27 May 24

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 31 August 23

Gerard Way’s moving tribute to his late grandmother pushed My Chemical Romance further towards greatness

MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE posed, group shot, in hotel room

The Story Behind The Song: My Chemical Romance’s Thank You For the Venom

By Marianne Eloise published 24 May 21

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 23 March 21

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 22 February 21

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 6 February 21

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 4 February 21

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 21 December 20

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 18 December 20

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 1 December 20

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 18 November 20

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 27 October 20

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 15 October 20

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 8 October 20

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 6 October 20

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 29 September 20

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 25 September 20

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 25 September 20

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 17 September 20

Beabadoobee releases video for new single Worth It – the third to be taken from upcoming album Fake It Flowers

A poster of the reading and leeds festival headliners

So it looks like women still aren't allowed to headline Reading and Leeds

By Marianne Eloise published 3 September 20

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 28 August 20

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 25 August 20

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

Bright Eyes' Down In The Weeds... is a powerful collage of grief and resilience

By Marianne Eloise published 21 August 20

Bright Eyes break their nine-year silence with new album Down In The Weeds, Where The World Once Was

Creeper's new album is where 80s goth, rock opera and the apocalypse collide

By Marianne Eloise published 30 July 20

Creeper's new album Sex, Death & The Infinite Void is an ambitious musical melting pot which will keep you hooked 'til the end