Bridget on Commanding the Grunge Scene with Unapologetic Power

At just 22, Bridget is a force of nature, redefining the grunge scene with her raw energy and undeniable talent. With a voice that commands attention and a stage presence that electrifies, she’s quickly become one of the most captivating acts in the UK’s alternative music scene. Bridget’s music is a punk-fueled adrenaline rush, drawing from influences like Amyl and The Sniffers, Hole, and PJ Harvey, yet she crafts something entirely her own—chaotic, authentic, and utterly mesmerizing. Her ‘run-into-battle’ energy has caught the ear of BBC Radio 1’s Introducing Rock and landed her on the stages of iconic festivals like Glastonbury and Bloodstock Open Air. In this interview, we dive into the mind of the artist who’s shaking up the scene with every performance.

1. Your bio describes you as a "grunge powerhouse" with an electric stage presence. How did you develop your unique performance style, and which aspects of your favorite acts (Amyl and The Sniffers, Hole, PJ Harvey) have influenced you the most?

I think what draws me towards performers like Amy Taylor, Courtney Love and PJ Harvey is their rawness. I'm a big believer in being yourself and letting it all out on stage; whatever comes out, comes out and what that looks like for me is mostly high energy, chaotic, sweaty performances. My performance isn't really rehearsed, just the musical/technical parts. I think that's what keeps it truly authentic to me and new and 'electric' for the audience. 

2. Your music has been featured on BBC Radio 1’s Introducing Rock and you've performed at major festivals like Glastonbury and Bloodstock Open Air. Can you share a memorable moment from one of these performances that encapsulates your journey as an artist?

My set at Glastonbury was really fun and even beautiful at points, with the audience singing back to me and stuff. I think what encapsulates my journey so far, or sums it up rather would be the fact that I'm at Glastonbury, playing to this packed out tent (The Bimble Inn) having this rocking show, moshing and what not and I ask the audience in a stereotypical, big-ego way 'Who am I?'- to which they respond 'BRIDGET.' and then I can't help but ask 'and who are you?' and all you could hear was a ,mish mash of names and all sorts. It was very very funny and so unserious, I don't think music and performance should be 100% 'cool' and serious all the time and that pretty much sums up my journey as an artist thus far. 

3. Grunge and punk music often carry strong messages and emotions. What themes or messages do you aim to convey through your music, and how do you hope they resonate with your audience?

So far, my music tends to convey whole emotions and moods rather than a specific message. I make music that falls out of my brain after my lived experiences, whether it be rage-driven or a fun mood like 'Throw Me In The Pit'. I just aim to be truthful, raw and open no matter the subject and I hope that if anyone does relate, they feel safe to come rock out with me or scream along in their bedroom. I'd like to think I give space for people to be who they want, even if it's just for 30 minutes.

4. With the rise of social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, how do you balance maintaining an authentic connection with your fans online while also staying true to your raw and unapologetic performance style?

It was really hard at first, the cliche  battle of being who you are as an artist and yourself and a social media pro- it's not really natural. Now, i'm in a comfy space where I put content out there, of course, but I don't break my back over it. And that is authentic to me. So, I post a mixture of show pics and pictures of me on my days off in my pyjamas, not because I'm trying to seem down-to-earth but genuinely because it's realistic for me- I'm not constantly dolled up and ready to perform. I'm happy to be seeing more of this attitude within the music industry, and also people putting out more and more creative content because it's cool and fun to make-  not just because they think they need to follow a certain social media posting regime. 

5. Your energy has been described as 'run-into-battle.' What motivates and drives you to maintain such a high level of intensity and passion in your performances and musical creations?

It's more of a compulsion for me and something I think I was born with. This  'well, come on then, show me what you've got', beckoning people in type attitude. I can't go out and perform half-heartedly, it's physically impossible and I want my audience to see me in my truest form, so I perform and just let it all out accordingly. I am very driven in everything I do, but the intensity and passion is completely natural, riled-up by myself and a freeing experience every time. I just love it and it's all I want to do, so touch wood, I'm headed in the right direction.