Start spreadin’ the news: New York City’s premier punk rockers, the Lunachicks, have returned to rally the freaks, liberate ladyparts, and save the goddamn world. Following the release of their acclaimed memoir Fallopian Rhapsody (Hachette Books), the band stormed back with their first live shows in 17 years — headlining the main stage at Punk Rock Bowling 2021, followed by a triumphant return to Webster Hall and a recent slot in the CBGB Fest lineup with Iggy Pop.

 

From the stage to the page, the Lunachicks’ story continues with the upcoming documentary Pretty Ugly: The Story of the Lunachicks directed by Ilya Chaiken, slated for theatrical release in spring 2026. Additionally coming in 2026 will be their first-ever best-of compilation, We Can Be Worster which will also include a few rare recordings.

 

Throughout the ’90s and early ’00s, the Lunachicks’ hard-hitting hooks, gritty guitars, and pounding beats earned them a cult following that stretched from the Bowery to Tokyo. Formed as teenagers at NYC’s famed LaGuardia High School, Lunachicks were on a mission to loudly trounce planet Earth just like their idols the Ramones, Black Sabbath, Kiss, The Clash and Blondie. After cutting their teeth at legendary clubs like CBGB’s and The Limelight, the band caught the attention of Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth. In 1990, London’s Blast First Records released their debut album Babysitters on Acid.

 

With every album that followed, the Lunachicks delighted most in taking a technicolor dump on propriety, morality, and the patriarchy - but it was their live shows that cemented their legacy. A riot of wigs, costumes, makeup, and blaring guitars, their performances were equal parts skill and spectacle, showcasing their ferocious musicianship, humor and visual aesthetic.

 

For more than a decade, the ever-touring Lunachicks released five studio albums, a live album, and countless singles, videos, and compilations. They appeared in films, made a feature-length home video and their own short film Nowhere Fast. The band has shared stages with The Ramones, Iggy Pop, Jack White, Joan Jett, The Offspring, Deborah Harry, No Doubt, Rancid, The Buzzcocks, NOFX, and The Go-Go’s to name a few.

 

Through the years, the band changed labels and made a few line-up shifts. After the departure of rhythm guitarist Sindi in 1997, the Lunachicks have remained a quartet. Theo (vocals), Gina (guitar), Squid (bass), and Chip (their drummer since 1994) honed their skills and matured into a tight sonic outfit without ever losing their satirical edge. 

 

Since their hiatus began in 2004, the band members have kept busy.

 

Theo has been a party promoter, DJ, recording artist, performer with Big Art Group, creator of Armour Beauty, and professional makeup artist — all while raising a child.

 

Gina formed and fronted power trio Bantam, releasing two LPs on her own label before launching a prolific solo career releasing multiple solo records including her latest LP in 2024, scored films and a musical, and continues to exhibit her visual art.

 

Squid’s been a tattoo artist, restaurateur, entrepreneur, big boss coach, and general bad-ass. 

 

Chip designs and creates custom carpentry and continues bashing away on drums and chugging beers.

 

The Lunachicks look forward to resuming their reign of terror. You’ve been warned.