Audrey Golden – Shouting Out Loud (hardback book)

“Shouting Out Loud: Lives of the Raincoats” is a meticulously researched biography by Audrey Golden that chronicles the story of The Raincoats, the pioneering all‑female British punk band formed in London in 1977.

Revered within the international punk community, The Raincoats forged a distinct experimental sound on the Rough Trade label and influenced generations of artists in punk, indie, grunge, feminist, and queer music scenes. Golden explores the band’s landmark journey from their early days in the London punk scene to their revival in the 1990s after Kurt Cobain championed their work, leading to a U.S. tour with Nirvana.

The narrative illustrates how The Raincoats became known as the “godmothers of grunge” and key figures in Riot Grrrl and DIY culture. Featuring exclusive interviews with band members and artists including members of Sonic Youth, Hole, Bikini Kill, Sleater‑Kinney, Big Joanie, and Liz Phair, as well as previously unpublished photos and reproduced ephemera, this biography situates The Raincoats at the center of feminist music history.

Sweeping in scope and rich in archival detail, “Shouting Out Loud” reveals how these visionary musicians reshaped punk and inspired countless voices that followed.

About the Author: Audrey Golden is a writer and scholar whose work focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. She is also the author of “I Thought I Heard You Speak: Women at Factory Records” and her writing has appeared in numerous publications.