"Birmingham alternative indie-rock two-piece Phwoar rocked the crowd with their high-energy, no-holds-barred sound." - Loud Women
LIVE SHOW REVIEWS
“a superbly played set, hugely energetic, crisp, punchy three-minute-or-under gems delivered with great good humour. Highly recommended..” Slap Mag
“Stonking set from @phwoarband - always love a drummer who bashes seven shades out their kit!” Melita Dennett - BBC Introducing Sussex & Surrey
“... fuzzed-out garage-rock with an immense, driving energy. As Paul’s scuzzy hooks whirr alongside Helena’s fierce, thrashing beats, they’re able to create a swirling sense of optimism with each empowering offering and their vibrant charisma” Get in Her Ears
NOTABLE PAST SHOWS
Festivals
Cro Cro Land 2025
Jurassic Fields 2024
Loopfest 2024
Venues
Castle & Falcon - Birmingham
Record Junkee - Sheffield
Amersham Arms - London
Albert's Shed - Shrewsbury
IN THE PRESS
“Pulsating Post-Punk With Potent Poetry”
- Glide Magazine
- Glide Magazine
"A debut that arrives fully formed,
with something genuine to say"
- B Side Guys
with something genuine to say"
- B Side Guys
"Hooky rock ardency and
captivating social commentary"
- Obscure Sound
captivating social commentary"
- Obscure Sound
“A catchy slice of fuzzed-out garage rock, tinged with dark ‘80s nu-wave vibes and swirling harmonies.”
“Birmingham two-piece PHWOAR continue to dazzle us with their own blend of angry-pop-grunge"
PHWOAR - BIO
Hi! We're PHWOAR (pronounced 'F-war'), a fizzy alternative indie rock two-piece from Birmingham, with DIY sensibilities and catchy tunes.
Extra information: PHWOAR are Helena pounding drums and Paul thrashing guitar, with both sharing the vocal duties. We are Brummie banter and Northern grit forged anew in the cauldron of life.
Exciting things are happening for us in 2025, from the release of our EP 'Flowers Through the Concrete' to embarking on our first UK headline tour in autumn. The record was written and produced by PHWOAR, with Adrian Hall (Tori Amos, Nova Twins, Depeche Mode) also producing, as well as mixing and mastering.
Many thanks. And by all means, reach out to us at phwoarband@gmail.com to say hi, ask questions or share your fave secret recipe.
