GRANDMAS HOUSE

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GRANDMAS HOUSE (Bristol, UK)
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Bumann & Sohn, Cologne
Doors open at 7:00 p.m., show starts at 8:00 p.m.
 

Like the ominous skies before a storm, Bristol-based quartet Grandmas House’s debut album, *Baby You’re A Winner*, captures both the light and dark sides of human connection through riotous rock anthems, sharp storytelling, and moments of startling tenderness. As the intertwining guitar and choral harmonies of the title track “Baby You’re A Winner” seep into your subconscious, you might expect an easy introduction from Grandmas House.

But this Bristol-based foursome’s foundation is built on walking the fine line between darkness and light. This mission is abundantly clear from the moment Zoë Zinsmeister’s rumbling basslines kick in. The band’s debut is heavy with contrasting elements: melodic and abrasive, intimate and chaotic, carefully composed yet wildly captivating. And that’s nowhere more evident than in their standout vocal delivery. Guitarist Yasmin Berndt’s signature snarl cuts through the UK’s current post-punk landscape (though, if pressed, it recalls the unpolished growl of Fontaines DC’s Grian Chatten). Drummer Poppy Dodgson adds a striking second lead vocal presence, while bassist Zoë Zinsmeister brings a third layer to the group’s often sinister harmonies.

Band founders Berndt and Dodgson met at university, bonding over offbeat indie acts like Shame and Goat Girl. But it was another four-piece band that encouraged them to pick up their own instruments. After releasing a handful of EPs and testing new material on tour, Grandmas House headed into the studio to record their debut with producer Ali Chant (PJ Harvey, Yard Act, Perfume Genius) to translate the intensity of the band’s live shows into something more expansive.