Meet Isle of Wight’s ugly ozo - Vengeful alt-rock debut 'Remains' out 21st August + Lauran Hibbard support tour next month
ugly ozo
Performs vengeful alt-rock rituals on
debut single Remains
(Due 21st August via Strong Island Recordings)
UK tour supporting Lauran Hibberd next month
FFO: The Breeders, Pretty Sick, The Wytches
Fronted by Isle of Wight-born Jess Baker alongside her younger sister Boo, Ugly Ozo explore, among other things, themes of feminine rage, revenge and supernatural horrors - read: Area 51 Conspiracies and making out with the Devil. In the words of Baker herself, “Ugly Ozo will leave you feeling empowered, bewitched, and ultimately a bit freaked out.”
Released via cult Portsmouth label Strong Island Recordings - responsible for early offerings from Los Bitchos, Ugly, Rosie Alena and Anona (The New Eves) - debut single ‘Remains’ tells a gutsy tale of betrayal and revenge via a sonic blend of Breeders-esque alt-rock anthems and Pretty Sick’s steely grunge.
Mixed by Guy Page (Coach Party), and accompanied by an occultic music video of church altars, grave digging, tarot cards and circle candles, Jess offers further insight into the track: ‘Remains’ embodies the intensity of emotions stirred by betrayal and injustice. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences, Ugly Ozo channels the tumultuous journey of confronting a man who has wronged her in a pursuit for truth and vengeance. Through haunting melodies and eerie surf guitars, ‘Remains’ captures the cathartic release of reclaiming power and seeking retribution from both the perpetrator and his allies. This song is a testament to the unyielding spirit of those who refuse to be silenced.”
Watch the video for ’Remains’ here
Steadily becoming a regular fixture on the UK live circuit across past 12 months, often seen performing in fairy wings, her debut single comes off the back of a performance at the Isle of Wight festival back in June and notable recent shows with Sunfruits, Hotel Lux, Shelf Lives, The Pill and ELLiS·D. Following on from an initial series of dates with Lauran Hibberd last Autumn, Ugly Ozo embark on their biggest UK tour to date this September, supporting the indie-pop singer/songwriter across 9 UK dates (full list below):
Upcoming Live Dates:
28 AUG // London, Sebright Arms
16 SEPT // Manchester, Manchester Academy 3 *
17 SEPT // Glasgow, King’s Tuts Wah Wah Hut *
18 SEPT // North Shields, Three Tanners Bank *
20 SEPT // Leicester, The Soundhouse *
21 SEPT // Leeds, The Key Club *
22 SEPT // Southampton, Engine Rooms *
24 SEPT // Bristol, The Louisiana *
25 SEPT // Oxford, The Bullingdon *
26 SEPT // London, Underworld *
13 OCT // Brighton, Green Door Store, supporting Skating Polly
12 NOV // Portsmouth, Edge of The Wedge [Headline]
* supporting Lauran Hibberd
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