TAXI GIRLS are a Montreal garage punk duo with something to say — and the riffs to back it up. Formed in 2022, V and J have built their sound at the intersection of riot grrrl fury, power pop melody, and the raw, unpolished energy of classic rock ‘n’ roll. Raised on Courtney Love, Bif Naked, and Green Day, and currently obsessed with Wet Leg and Lambrini Girls, they wear their influences like a distortion pedal: present but entirely their own.
After two EPs that established their voice, TAXI GIRLS are ready to make their biggest statement yet. Their debut full-length Static arrived June 26th, led by the punchy, pointed single “Say It!” The band is rooted in Montreal’s vibrant local scene — regulars at Turbo Haüs, devotees of Oblique Records, and proud products of a city they love deeply.
Live, they’re loud, prepared (vocal warm-ups with Cheryl Porter, always), and relentless.
Name:
TAXI GIRLS
Genre:
Garage Punk, Garage Rock, Punk Rock, Indie Rock, Riot Grrrl, Power Pop, Alternative Rock, Feminist Punk, Rock ’n’ Roll, Post-Punk
Founded:
2022
# of Albums:
Two EPs, one LP coming soon…..!
Latest Album:
Static, out June 26th (it’s our first!)
Latest Single:
Say It!, out May 1
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
V: Courtney Love or Donita Sparks
J: Alanis Morissette, Bif Naked and Green Day
Favourite musician now:
V: Billie Eilish, Wet Leg, Lambrini Girls, Die Spitz
J: Wet Leg, Hunx and His Punx, King Tuff, Josephine Network
Guilty pleasure song:
V: keys to gremacy park
J: Manchild by Sabrina Carpenter. lol
Live show ritual:
Vocal warm-ups with Cheryl Porter
Favourite local musician:
V: david usher and lhasa de sela
J: All of them; this city is amazing. And David Usher.
EP or LP?
V: EP
J: LP – love an album that slaps from front to back.
Early bird or night owl?
V: Night owl
J: Early bird
Road or studio?
V: Love them both equally
J: Same
Where can we follow you?
Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
V: Boustan
J: Maison des Pâtes Fraîches
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
V: Wellington Street because it’s always popping and close to Verdun Beach
J: Mount Royal Est in the summertime when the road is pedestrian only. Close to my house, and it is just so cool
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
V: Carré Saint-Louis. It has a pretty fountain, eccentric characters, very peaceful. It’s my contemplation station
J: Parc LaFontaine – I live a block away and I am there every day. I’m actually on my way there now!
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
V: Metropolis for bigger shows, Turbo Haüs for divey local vibes
J: Turbo Haus
What is your favourite music store in your city?
V: Oblique Records
J: Sonic and Aux 33 Tours
