About

Louisa and Annie sit in velvet gowns, looking at the camera, as they eat jewelry off of fine silver

/ɡrēf-kat/

Griefcat: From the German word Kummerspeck or in English “grief bacon,” the weight you gain from emotional eating or, in this case, the cat you get after a breakup.

  • Annie Nardolilli

    Annie Nardolilli

    Singer, Songwriter, Guitar

  • Louisa Hall

    Louisa Hall

    Singer, Songwriter, Ukulele

Annie Nardolilli and Louisa Hall, the masterminds behind Griefcat, are a duo that you can’t easily categorize or file into a neat little genre. They are mutually perpetuating forces in matching outfits who together create beautifully blended harmonies and brilliant lyrics with an unpredictable twist.

On their new album Late Stage Capitalism, the nine tracks range from flat out hilarious to unexpectedly thought provoking, each with a unique sound and lyrics to tickle the soul. An amalgamation of musical talent, these troubadours of the modern age display immense songwriting skills and infinite humor, with topical songs that not only dazzle but help you make fun of the world in which we live.

They’ve released several singles to date including “Cryptobro”, “I Just Want To Get Inside (Your Bank Account)”, “Benevolent Billionaire” and arguably their most well-known song to date “Revolution (Poop At Work)” which catapulted the duo to viral infamy and a strong following with over 25 million organic views of their videos. Even Questlove commented on the song saying “LOL I feel seen, I see my version as a political act.”

Press

  • The Washington Post

    “D.C. duo Griefcat makes funny music fit for the times”

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  • NBC Channel 4 Washington

    “Hilarious musical comedy duo harmonizes about sociopolitical issues. Musically, they don’t blend genres, rather hop them, from pop to rock to country and more.”

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  • DCist

    “Griefcat Combines Rich Harmonies With Lyrics That Make You Laugh”

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  • Broadway World

    They've been compared to Flight of the Conchords, Tenacious D, Norwegian duo Ylvis, and Garfunkel and Oates by fans but Griefcat brings their own unique voice to the genre. The nine tracks on Late Stage Capitalism range from flat out hilarious to unexpectedly thought provoking, each with a unique sound, beautifully blended harmonies, and brilliant lyrics all with an unpredictable twist. 

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  • ABC Channel 7 News

    Good Morning Washington

    “Doing something that other people aren’t doing [or] singing about”.

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  • Voices of America

    “Border crossings, revolution, poop at work...and ah well... says it all!”

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  • The Curvy Fashionista

    “Griefcat’s album ’Late Stage Capitalism’ includes nine tracks that range from flat out hilarious to unexpectedly thought provoking, each with a unique sound and lyrics to tickle the soul. The musicianship stands out on its own as well. You will hear some unexpected instruments like slide guitar, ukulele, trumpet, trombone, violin, and cello throughout the album. The album explores how unbridled capitalism has invaded every facet of modern life, from workplace politics to interpersonal relationships, and even our most private moments.”

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  • Fairfax County Times

    “The nine-track album will make people laugh but also think, and the genres of the songs range from country to pop, with slide guitar, ukulele, trumpet, trombone, violin, and cello peppered throughout the album.”

  • SpinningPlatters.com

    Single of the Week

    “The emotional journey, surprise punchlines, everything is lovely with ‘Love The Sinner.’ They’ve essentially picked up where the great Garfunkel & Oates left off nearly a decade ago.”

  • Return of Rock

    “Playing fast and loose with the tongue-in-cheek lyrics throughout, ‘Carbon Footprint’ is an ode to the fury we all feel at the state of the world right now. Brimming with a fun and lively pop-punk aesthetic throughout, you’ll be humming this one long after you first hear it.”

  • City Cast DC

    About "Carbon Footprint"

    “If you’re a fan of satire, punk rock anthems, and lecturing people on sustainable practices, this song is for you! Griefcat’s latest album, ‘Late Stage Capitalism,’ is full of funny themes and lyrics, but this track turns it up to 11.”

  • A DC Journey

    “This local pop duo takes witty banter to the next level, and delivers as DC’s own Flight of the Conchords apprentices.”

  • Music Connection

    “Griefcat is a female duo playing beautifully written tunes that poke fun at anything that’s not nailed down to the floor…the duo took on the audience equipped with only their voices and a guitar, and they beat the audience hands down…The musicianship was excellent. From the get-go, Hall’s vocals were outstanding….Nardolilli’s guitar skills were impressive…The performance was outstanding…Super hilarious lyrics, coupled with very nice music and great vocals is a recipe for success.”