Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland four-piece Guilt Grip were brought together in 2022. Four friends navigating the perpetual crises of late stage capitalism by holding onto a shared love of abrasive noise and appreciation of the DIY musical community.

Featuring members of Half/Time, REPAIRS, god bows to math and Fausto Maijstral, this band may be new but between them they’ve toured NZ, Australia, USA, China and Europe and in previous bands provided support for the likes of IDLES and Big/Brave (Half/Time), JUNE of 44 and Screaming Females (REPAIRS), and Purple Pilgrims (Fausto Maijstral).

Guilt Grip are unapologetic, angsty and loud despite being four self-confessed introverts. Making their live debut in July 2023, Guilt Grip will be touring around New Zealand after releasing their debut record in early 2024.

Guilt Grip are:

Drums / vocals - Ciara Bernstein

Bass / vocals – Nicola Edwards

Guitar / vocals – Will Gresson

Guitar / vocals – Martin Phillips