Dirty Blonde

Manchester’s Dirty Blonde are a blonde-bombshell indie-rock band, fronted by the powerhouse pairing of Ailis Mackay (vocals, guitar) and Hayley Tait (guitar, backing vocals). In 2025, they released their second EP, earning them a reputation for punchy guitar work, heartfelt lyrics, and powerful live performances. Drawing on varied influences from indie, pop and classic rock, they bring a fresh take on alternative rock.

The band have shared the stage with acts including Sam Fender, Blossoms, Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols, Louis Tomlinson, The Lottery Winners, and The K’s; and grabbed the attention of tastemakers at Radio 1, 6Music, Radio X, Kerrang! Radio, and MTV UK.

“These girls mean business. A two-piece with the world at their feet” - BBC Radio 1

“Searing garage punk and vintage rock tropes” - Clash Magazine

“An appealing mix of noisy urgency and deadpan swagger” - Classic Rock

“Catchy pop hooks with a satisfying grunge pop crunch” - Under the Radar