Laura Jane Grace is an American musician best known as the founder, lead singer, and guitarist of the punk rock band Against Me!. Born Thomas James Gabel on November 8, 1980, she publicly came out as a transgender woman in 2012 and subsequently changed her name. Her music with Against Me! since the late 1990s has been pivotal in the punk scene, with the group earning devoted fans through raw, energetic anthems that often explore themes of personal identity, politics, and rebellion.

Apart from her work with Against Me!, Laura Jane Grace has built a distinguished solo career. Her compositions are known for their introspection and commentary on a range of social issues, prominently including her experiences as a transgender person. Notably, her works like "Stay Alive" (2020) features stripped-down, heartfelt performances that contrast with her typically plugged-in presence in Against Me!. Leading up to "Stay Alive", her discography includes a mixture of solo projects and collaborations, such as the album "Bought to Rot" (2018) with the Devouring Mothers, demonstrating her versatility and continued evolution as an artist. With singles like "Hole In My Head" and "At War With The Silverfish" released in 2021, Grace continues to resonate with audiences through her authentic lyricism and distinctive sound.

Genres

Acoustic Punk

Folk Punk

Related Artists

The Gaslight Anthem

Against Me!

Frank Turner

The Menzingers

Chuck Ragan

The Front Bottoms

Modern Baseball

Brand New

Flogging Molly

The Wonder Years

Billy Bragg

Jeff Rosenstock

Latest Release

All Fucked Out

Laura Jane Grace•

Against Me!

Single - Released June 21, 2024