Formed by Melyssa Shannon (Vocals), Jonny Woods (Guitar, Vocals), Aaron Black (Guitar) and Matt Killen(Drums) and Carl Gilmore (Bass) In January 2018, Wynona Bleach began after a 12 Date Russian Headline Tour under their former name of R51. Prior to this they played BBC Introducing stages at Reading and Leeds festivals, supported Feeder, and performed on a televised anniversary of the BBC’s Introducing music show in Northern Ireland at a sold out show in the Ulster Hall alongside Therapy? SOAK Villagers and The Divine Comedy.
Wynona Bleach released their Debut Single “Eyes Burning” in January 2018, and an EP titled “Sugar” in late 2018. They supported Alice in Chains on the irish leg of their World Tour in 2019, after which they retreated to an abandoned warehouse in central Portugal, where they recorded their debut album “Moonsoake” with Bill Ryder-Jones in 2019/early 2020. In august 2021 ahead of announcing a release date for “Moonsoake”, they signed a record deal with Fierce Panda Records.
“Moonsoake” was mixed across the lockdowns in 2020, with the title track recorded in isolation and added last minute to the album. As of 2022, 4 singles have been released “Glimmer”, “Drag”, "Aubergines" and "Moonsoake" – which resulted on being playlisted on BBC radio ulster and multiple US college radio stations (including KXSC - USC), charting in the top 40 of Amazing Radio, being featured on multiple Spotify editorial playlists, as well as multiple plays on BBC Radio 6 (Steve Lamacq) and many more.
The full album will be released via Fierce Panda Records on Feb 18th 2022, which sees the band returning to their regular live touring.