Punk/Review ViperSnatch - Sweet Melodies

ViperSnatch is Lily, Riley, and Kailee—a Riot Grrrl trio characterized by powerful, break-your-heart vocals over punk-rock-inspired chord progressions; expressive, provocative bass playing; and dynamic, visceral drumming. ViperSnatch was formed in 2018 in Central Queensland, Australia, bringing a female perspective to the local alternative music scene.

ViperSnatch return with fiery conviction on “Sweet Melodies”, their first release since 2024’s “Therapy.” The Riot Grrrl-inspired trio channel catharsis like a weapon, turning heartbreak into a battle cry for anyone who has been betrayed by someone they trusted. Rather than softening the blow, the song leans directly into rage and emotional exhaustion — the moment when “enough is enough” becomes a declaration of personal power.

The band — Lily on vocals, Riley on drums, and Kailee on bass — bring a raw, feminine intensity that electrifies the entire track. Lily’s vocals swing between wounded vulnerability and explosive fury, embodying the internal push-and-pull of love turned toxic. Riley’s drumming is fast, physical, and relentless, driving the track with an urgency that mirrors spiraling frustration. Kailee’s bass cuts through the mix with grit and attitude, giving the music its confrontational backbone.

Stylistically, “Sweet Melodies” nods to the core ethos of Riot Grrrl: loud, emotional, political, and unapologetically real. The punk-charged chords feel jagged and immediate, reinforcing the lyrical bite and the refusal to stay silent. But there’s also a melodic thread that keeps the track catchy — a reminder that even through pain, there’s something worth singing about.

Formed on Darumbal land in Central Queensland, ViperSnatch continue to carve out space for women’s voices in the alternative scene. “Sweet Melodies” doesn’t just express heartbreak — it exorcises it. And in doing so, it offers listeners their own moment of release.