Katie Alice Greer, formerly the frontwoman of Priests, will release her second solo album, Perfect Woman Sound Machine, Vol. 1, on April 3 via GAK Records. The announcement comes with a new single, “Unglued,” and a music video that draws on the raw intensity of 1970s cinema to recast Greer’s punk roots for a solo project.
New single channels a raw, cinematic energy
“Unglued” is the third preview from the record, following earlier releases “Expo ’70” and “Talk To Leslie.” Greer has described the track as written with the image of Kim Gordon fronting a Cleveland proto‑punk band in mind — a direct nod to abrasive, art‑infused rock. The accompanying video takes visual cues from Gena Rowlands’ performance in John Cassavetes’ 1977 film Opening Night, pairing theatrical intensity with stripped‑back musical aggression.
Greer’s solo work continues to move away from the communal punk grit of her former band while retaining an exploratory edge. Her 2022 debut, Barbarism, signaled that transition; this new LP expands on those textures and influences.
Key release details
- Album: Perfect Woman Sound Machine, Vol. 1
- Artist: Katie Alice Greer (formerly of Priests)
- Label: GAK Records
- Release date: April 3
- Notable tracks: includes a cover of Leonard Cohen’s “I’m Your Man”
Priests’ last record, The Seduction of Kansas, appeared in 2019, and the band has been on an indefinite hiatus since. Greer’s solo output now represents her primary creative platform, and this new album arrives as a clear statement of direction.
Tracklist
- 01 Expo ’70
- 02 Unglued
- 03 West
- 04 Perfect Woman Sound Machine
- 05 Talk To Leslie
- 06 Nobody Knows How I Reach You (But I Do)
- 07 I’m Your Man
- 08 Come and Let Me Know
The inclusion of a Leonard Cohen cover stands out on a record otherwise rooted in punk and experimental rock impulses, suggesting Greer is reaching beyond any single genre for source material. For listeners tracking the post‑Priests era, the record offers both continuity and reinvention: familiar bluntness reframed through a more theatrical, sometimes cinematic lens.
With the new single and video now released, the album’s April arrival gives listeners a chance to hear how Greer balances her past with new artistic ambitions — a worthwhile follow for anyone interested in contemporary punk’s evolving margins.
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