Forty-five years young, British hard rock royalty GIRLSCHOOL unveils their stomping new single “It Is What It Is” taken from their 14th studio album “WTFortyfive?”, set for release on July 28th via Silver Lining Music.
“It Is What It Is” is classic GIRLSCHOOL — fun, real, uncompromising, with an addictive, motör-charged scuzz and a chorus that is guaranteed to stay stuck in your head for many weeks to come. The song has a no-frills message of accepting the past, present, and making the most of the hand you are dealt: “It is what it is, so what ya’ gonna do about it?”
Co-founding front-woman and guitarist Kim McAuliffe explains, “It’s all about having no regrets. You can’t change the past, just get on and make the most of it! No point in crying over spilt mill — or beer, as the case may be — make the most of it now!”
Set for release next month via Silver Lining Music, GIRLSCHOOL‘s “WTFortyfive?” is a deliciously dirty declaration that age is a number that shows how much real raw attitude you have when it really counts. With “WTFortyfive?”, Kim McAuliffe (guitar/vocals), Denise Dufort (drums), Jackie Chambers (guitar/backing vocals), and Tracey Lamb (bass) leave the grit under their finger nails and the muck on their crusty leather boots as they riff and stomp their way through twelve statements of intent showing major attitude, some great melodies, and a consistent crunch to every guitar.
Due on July 28, “WTFortyfive?” will be released on CD digipak, 12-inch black vinyl, digital download and streaming. Pre-order it HERE. Additionally, head over to THIS LOCATION for a chance to win a GIRLSCHOOL WTFortyfive? custom made real leather jacket. T&Cs apply.
“WTFortyfive?” track listing:
1. It Is What It Is
2. Cold Dark Heart
3. Bump In The Night
4. Barmy Army
5. Invisible Killer
6. Believing In You
7. It’s A Mess
8. Into The Night
9. Are You Ready?
10. Up To No Good
11. Party
12. Born To Raise Hell
“WTFortyfive?” Album Artwork
GIRLSCHOOL‘s 13th studio album, “Guilty As Sin”, was released in November 2015 in North America via UDR Music. The disc was produced by Chris Tsangarides (JUDAS PRIEST, THIN LIZZY) at the Ecology Room Studios in Kent, England. In 2019, GIRLSCHOOL parted ways with longtime bassist Enid Williams. She has since been replaced by Lamb (formerly of ROCK GODDESS), who previously played with GIRLSCHOOL from 1987 to 1991 and from 1993 to 2000.
GIRLSCHOOL is:
- Kim McAuliffe / Rhythm guitar, lead and backing vocals
- Denise Dufort / Drums
- Tracey Lamb / Bass guitar
- Jackie Chambers / Lead guitar, backing vocals
