Vicky Greer

Freelance writer, Louder

In addition to contributing to Louder, Vicky writes for The Line of Best Fit, Gigwise, New Noise Magazine and more.

Articles by: Vicky Greer

Poppy - Zig

If you were expecting Poppy's fifth album Zig to deliver metallic thrills you'll be disappointed, but then second-guessing Poppy is always a fool's game

By Vicky Greer published

Zig ushers in Poppy's 'dark-pop' phase, but the thrilling extremity of her best work is missed here

Riot Grrrrls bands in 2023

Five bands keeping the spirit of Riot Grrrl alive

By Vicky Greer published

The spirit of '90s riot grrrl punk is alive and well in artists on both sides of the Atlantic

GUTS

Chaotic, cutting, cathartic and clever, Guts is glorious proof that Olivia Rodrigo isn't just the voice of Gen Z, but a superstar for the ages

By Vicky Greer published

Olivia Rodrigo follows up the phenomenally successful Sour with another perfectly-pitched collection of anthems detailing the messy, ugly, hilarious and horrifying aspects of growing up

EVERGREEN

PVRIS embrace change and dualities on EVERGREEN, but at the cost of that spark which initially made them so irresistible

By Vicky Greer published

Lyndsey Gunnulfsen keeps her fanbase on their toes with PVRIS' fourth album

The Pretty Reckless

Your essential guide to every The Pretty Reckless album

By Vicky Greer published

Taylor Momsen's band have four highly-regarded albums in their discography: here's everything you need to know

4AD essential albums

A beginner’s guide to 4AD Records in five essential albums

By Vicky Greer published

4AD is one of the most influential indepedent records labels ever. Here is it story, told via five classic albums

Social Lubrication

Dream Wife's Social Lubrication is a riotous celebration of life lived loud, proud and fear and shame free

By Vicky Greer published

London indie-punk trio Dream Wife share songs of liberation, lust, exhilaration and confrontation on thrilling third album

See You In The Dark EP

Softcult’s See You In The Dark brings empowering Riot Grrrl to a modern audience

By Vicky Greer published

Shoegaze, grunge and punk from Canadian twins on the rise

Paramore press shot

Every Paramore album ranked from worst to best

By Vicky Greer last updated

Updated With Hayley Williams' band back from their break, we've re-reviewed and ranked Paramore's studio albums to date

Essential Books for International Women's Day

10 essential music books to add to your reading list on International Women's Day

By Vicky Greer published

Here are 10 'must read' music books worth celebrating on International Women’s Day

The Killers in 2004

Every The Killers album ranked from worst to best

By Vicky Greer published

An assessment of The Killers' seven UK number one albums, reviewed, rated and ranked