Irish alt-rock force Queen Bitch (Róisín Bohan) storms into 2025 with her most visceral release yet—the double A-side single “Even If I Pray” / “A Popular Song.” A raw, riff-heavy preview of her upcoming debut album, this release cements her status as Dublin’s reigning queen of grunge revival, blending ‘90s nostalgia with modern ferocity.
The A-side “Even If I Pray” is a slow-burning epic of resignation and resilience, drenched in melancholic distortion and anchored by Bohan’s guttural, soul-baring vocals. As the track builds toward a searing guitar solo (courtesy of Rohan Healy and Petri Visser), it transforms from a dirge of lost dreams into a defiant anthem of survival—proof that even in wreckage, there’s light.
Flip to the B-side “A Popular Song”, and Queen Bitch dives headfirst into chaos. A raucous, sweat-drenched middle finger to societal expectations, the track channels Nirvana’s fury and PJ Harvey’s raw nerve, with sludgy riffs and unhinged solos crashing like waves of pure angst. It’s not just a homage to grunge—it’s a bloody-knuckled reinvention.
Produced at Beardfire Studios (with mastering by Romesh Dodangoda), both tracks thrive on live-band energy, thanks to Healy’s thunderous bass and Al Quiff’s pummeling drums. Yet beneath the noise lies Bohan’s sharp songwriting—equal parts poetic and primal.
Queen Bitch’s double A-side single ‘Even If I Pray’ / ‘A Popular Song’ is a powerful testament to her artistry. With visceral lyrics and a fierce sound that blends ‘90s grunge nostalgia with modern intensity, this release solidifies her as Dublin’s queen of the alt-rock scene. Each track offers a raw exploration of resilience and rebellion, marking her as a force to be reckoned with in 2025.”
