The Pussywillows: Not Just a Flowering Plant
Best friends, chosen sisters, and unapologetic rockers, Carly Gibson and Hannah Zale are the driving force behind The Pussywillows—an indie/alternative rock supergroup with a sound they’ve dubbed “Tarantino feminism.” The term captures their essence: cinematic and bold, equal parts grit and glamour, with harmonies that cut like glass and melodies that linger like smoke.
Individually, both Gibson and Zale are celebrated songwriters and electrifying performers. Together, they’re undeniable. Their live shows are charged with raw chemistry—two frontwomen commanding the stage in a way that feels both intimate and explosive. Their songs channel themes of love, power, vulnerability, and rebellion, all wrapped in a sound that is sultry yet sharp, sweet yet savage.
More than musicians, The Pussywillows are storytellers. They invite listeners into a world that’s as playful as it is profound, as fresh as it is dangerous. With every performance, they prove that The Pussywillows are not just a band to hear—they’re a force to feel.
The Pussywillows passionately blend a bit of each of these musical styles into their music and forge them into something powerfully beautiful. Hannah Zale’s vocals are strong and she uses them to lift you off your feet or to dig deep down into your soul. Carly Gibson is captivating as she shreds on guitar and has a voice that simmers like the hot coals in a bonfire. Together the pair are a great duo with harmonies that blend perfectly and their original music highlights each of their talents.
– Libro Musica
Carly and Hannah will be the duo to watch. They may be the next great duo from ATL. They are the complete package: singers/songwriters/musicians — with an amazing on stage presence!
– Steve Grossman, Steve’s Live Music
Dirty South TV recently had the pleasure of having Carly Gibson and Hannah Zale on one of our music television shows “The Acoustic Lunch Hour.” They arrived to the set early, and ready for anything that we needed of them sound check, lighting check etc. They were very easy to work with, very professional and had a very happy and positive demeanor all afternoon. During the sound check their vocal capabilities, range, tone, harmonics and harmonizing had every jaw in the room on the floor. It was literally amazing what came out of those two young ladies. Very rarely will you know a singer that is really good and unique, with a sound and technique all their own sing with another vocalist and reward everyone who hears them so richly. The matching and weaving of harmonics was astounding. Two singers truly committed to the music together. We would gladly go and see either of these young ladies by themselves–but together, together we would be the first in the building. We would welcome Carly Gibson and Hannah Zale on any of our TV shows in the future, and we cannot wait to hear them sing together again.
– Giuseppe Colato, Dirty South TV
Press
Meet Hannah and Carly of The Pussywillows in Brookhaven and Conley – VoyageATL, September 17, 2020
The Pussywillows Bloom With Their EP Release at Eddie’s Attic – Antonius, LibroMusica, August 12, 2019
With Change Lingering, Can East Atlanta Keep Its Cool? – Alex Patton, WABE, Where ATL Meets NPR, June 25, 2019
New Music: The Pussywillows Release New Single “400 Hours” – Manor 208 Media, March 8, 2019
Premiere: The Pussywillows Release New Song ‘400 Hours’ – Down The Rabbit Hole Magazine, March 8, 2019
The Ain’t Sisters and The Pussywillows Pack Out Eddie’s Attic – Daniel Karasek, Georgia Local Spotlight, January 17, 2019
PLAYING ATLANTA: The Pussywillows Are Atlanta’s Hardest Rocking (and Hardest Working) Indie Rock Duo – Luci Turner, Audiofemme, January 9, 2019
Pulse Pounding Alternative Rock With The Pussywillows – Antonius, LibroMusica, December 18, 2018
The Pussywillows Drop New Single and Music Video – Anthony Prince, Funkadelic Threads, June 25, 2018
PREMIERE: The Pussywillows “Too Bad – Open Ears Music, June 22, 2018
Summer guide 2018 – Creative Loafing Atlanta – May 8, 2018