Fresh (band)
British pop punk band

Fresh
Fresh in 2018
Fresh in 2018
Background information
OriginLondon, England
Genres
Years active2015 (2015)–present
Labels
MembersKathryn Woods
George Phillips
Daniel Goldberg[1][2]
Joely Smith[3]
Past membersMyles McCabe
(2017–2023)
James Rowland
(2015–2017)
Deyaz Willis-Browne
(2015–2016)
Soroush Fereydoni
(2015–2016)[4]
Websitefreshpunks.bandcamp.com

Fresh is a British pop punk band formed in London in 2015 by Kathryn Woods (vocals/guitar), with George Phillips (bass) and Daniel Goldberg (drums) joining in 2016.[2][4][5] The current lineup is completed by Joely Smith (guitar), who joined in 2023.[3] They have released three albums and four EPs.

History

Fresh was started in London in 2015 by songwriter Kathryn Woods (vocals/guitar). George Phillips (bass) and Daniel Goldberg (drums) joined the live band in 2016, and would go on to play on its debut album.[5][2][4][6] Myles McCabe was the band's guitarist between 2017 and 2023. The current lineup is completed by Joely Smith (guitar) who officially joined in November 2023.[3]

After self-releasing two EPs in 2015, the band signed to Specialist Subject Records and released their self-titled debut album on 18 August 2017.[1][4][5] The album was recorded at The Ranch in Southampton.[6]

In July 2017, they were featured in Kerrang! which compared them to Modern Baseball, Joyce Manor, and Diet Cig. The article quotes Kathryn as saying, "Fresh started because I was a teenage girl who was bored of only seeing men playing in bands".[1]

In December 2017, ABC News listed their debut album as one of their 50 best albums of that year.[7]

Since 2018's "Daytime" / "Nighttime" AA single everything has been recorded with Rich Mandell of the band Happy Accidents. Mandell also plays in the band Me Rex led by McCabe and of which Woods was also a member.

Since 2018 Woods has also played in the band Cheerbleederz.[8]

In February 2019, Fresh announced their second album Withdraw would be released on 7 June, unveiling the lead single "Willa" (named after Willa Cather).[9]

On 9 March 2021, the band released the single "Girl Clout".[10] Then on 19 April they announced it was from a new EP that was to be released on 30 April, entitled The Summer I Got Good At Guitar, as well as unveiling a second single - "My Redemption Arc".[8]

On 1 July 2022 Fresh released their third album, Raise Hell, on Specialist Subject in the UK and Get Better Records in the US.[11]

On 19 April 2024 the band released the EP Merch Girl, featuring two original songs and a cover of "Long Long Time" by Linda Ronstadt.[12]

Fresh toured the UK with Cheekface and Martha in July 2025.[13]

Discography

Albums

  • Fresh - Specialist Subject Records, 12" LP, CD, Cassette, MP3 (2017)[4][6][7][14]
  • Withdraw - Specialist Subject Records, 12" LP, CD, MP3 (2019)[9][15]
  • Raise Hell - Specialist Subject Records (UK) / Get Better Records (USA), 12" LP, CD, Cassette, MP3 (2022)[11]

Extended plays

  • Gewingchum - Self Released, MP3 (2015) / Specialist Subject Records, Cassette (2017)
  • These Things Are Not That Fun - Self Released, MP3 (2015) / Specialist Subject Records, Cassette (2017)
  • The Summer I Got Good At Guitar - Specialist Subject Records, 12" EP, Cassette, MP3 (2021)[8]
  • Fresh Comes Alive! - Self-released, MP3 (2022)
  • Merch Girl - Specialist Subject Records (UK) / Get Better Records (USA), MP3 (2024)[12]

Singles

  • "Daytime" / "Nighttime" - Specialist Subject Records, 7", MP3 (2018)
  • "Willa" - Specialist Subject Records, MP3 (2019)
  • "Going to Brighton" - Specialist Subject Records, MP3 (2019)
  • "New Girl" - Specialist Subject Records, MP3 (2019)
  • "Cinema Woes" - Specialist Subject Records, MP3 (2019)
  • "Girl Clout" - Specialist Subject Records, MP3 (2021)

References

  1. ^ a b c De Freitas, Ryan (22 July 2017). "Fresh For Fans Of: Joyce Manor, Modern Baseball, Diet Cig". Kerrang!. London: Wasted Talent Ltd. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  2. ^ a b c Bhandari, Ashwin (27 August 2017). "Fresh – 'Fresh'". Punktastic. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  3. ^ a b c @freshpunks (10 November 2023). "Hi meet our new guitarist joely smith!! If you've seen us recently you'll know that joely has been filling in for Myles and George here n there for over a year now, they're a huge legend - their other band @sclubadults shreds!!!!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. ^ a b c d e Wilson, Rich. "Fresh Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  5. ^ a b c Shutler, Ali (18 August 2017). "Fresh: "You're not punk if you're just some lad who listens to hardcore"". Upset Magazine. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  6. ^ a b c Shutler, Ali (19 June 2017). "Fresh announce debut album with the brilliant 'Fuck My Life'". Upset Magazine. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  7. ^ a b Raible, Allan (27 December 2017). "50 best albums of 2017". ABC News. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  8. ^ a b c Deville, Chris (19 April 2021). "Fresh – "My Redemption Arc"". Stereogum. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  9. ^ a b Livingstone, Lucinda (25 February 2019). "Premiere: "Willa" the first single from London punx Fresh's new album "Withdraw"". Ladyfuzz Zine. Archived from the original on 27 July 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  10. ^ Deville, Chris (9 March 2021). "Fresh – "Girl Clout"". Stereogum. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  11. ^ a b Rettig, James (8 June 2022). "Fresh – "Why Do I"". Stereogum. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  12. ^ a b Rettig, James (19 March 2024). "Fresh – "Merch Girl"". Stereogum. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  13. ^ Moore, Em (25 February 2025). "Cheekface release "Living Lo-Fi" video, announce UK co-headlining tour with Martha". Punknews.org. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  14. ^ Raible, Allan (21 August 2017). "Grizzly Bear, Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer, the Accidentals and more reviews". ABC News. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  15. ^ "Fresh - Withdraw LP / CD". Specialist Subject Records. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
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