Delivering guitar-heavy power pop that is sure to get stuck firmly in your head, Imperial April might be New Zealand’s sweetest grunge band. Bursting onto the scene during the global standstill of the pandemic, the side project of alt/pop act and production duo The Response is dominated by the captivating vocals of bassist Victoria Knopp, jangly guitars and ‘90s pop-rock leanings. Their debut single Peachy set the stage with its infectious energy and biting vocals, garnering comparisons to Courtney Love, The Beths, and Garbage.
Imperial April are:
Victoria Knopp - Vocals, Bass
Andy Knopp - Guitar, Keys
Matt Bush - Guitar
Paul Tatterson - Drums
For fans of Weezer, The Beths, The Cars, Lucy Dacus, Angel Olsen