Miss Black America

**Miss Black America** was a British indie rock outfit that buzzed through the late '90s and early 2000s with a scrappy, synth-tinged sound. Hailing from London, the band blended jagged guitar riffs, danceable rhythms, and introspective lyrics, earning comparisons to post-Britpop acts like Mansun and early Placebo. Their debut album *God Bless Miss Black America* (2000) became a cult favorite, channeling themes of urban alienation and restless energy, while EPs like *Adrenaline Junkie Class-A Mentalist* and *Emotional Junkmail* doubled down on their frenetic live-show reputation.

Though they never broke mainstream, Miss Black America carved a niche with their chaotic gigs and genre-blurring releases—from the wiry punk of *Talk Hard* to the moody atmospherics of *Drowning By Numbers*. The band’s shifting lineups and sporadic activity (including a 2010s reunion) kept fans guessing, but their raw, unpolished charm left a lasting dent in the UK’s underground rock scene.

Genres

Post-grunge

Latest Release

Miss Black America

Miss Black America

Album - 11 Tracks - Released October 25, 2011