Scene + Heard

Friday, 20 August 2010







Meet Ramona, a 4 piece punk band hailing from Brighton, consisting of Charlie, Freddie, James and Karen Anne, who could easily pass as Debbie Harry with her platinum blonde do and bright red lips.

Could Ramona be 2010’s answer to Blondie? We certainly think so.

With two singles to their name, entitled ‘How Long’ and ‘Steve McQueen’, the foursome are set to release their debut album in 2011, and are currently touring the UK, having played at T in The Park this summer. They also have a 7" coming out at the beginning of September, so stay tuned!

US mag Nylon has already put it’s support behind the band, while here in the UK, Christopher Bailey of Burberry chose Ramona to perform an acoustic version of ‘How Long’ for the Burberry Acoustic Initiative, which encourages new British talent.

They were kitted out in Burberry for the performance, complete with Breton stripes and a good dose of English eccentricity. Watch the video on Ramona’s Myspace page.

Lead vocalist Karen Anne is already establishing herself as a true style icon, with her vintage jumpers, battered leather jackets and old-school converse, perfecting that 80s rock-chick look and ‘just got out of bed’ vibe.

With her pale complexion and messy bed-head hairdo, Karen’s effortless look is giving us serious style-envy!

Hoping to catch Ramona live? The band are playing in Camden Town on the 1st and 22nd of September so grab yourself a ticket.

Channel Karen Anne’s signature style by throwing on a pair of biker boots from Idol’s new collection, or pair a vintage t-shirt with the Idol Velvet Stud Jacket for a rock-chick look Ms Harry would be proud of.