wench rock
ragged post-hotThe musical project of Anna Reidister and Haley Wood. Characterized by their epic narratives, slippery riffs and serpentine arrangements, The Croaks deliver Mischief and Merriement in the form of folk-rock to Boston, MA and beyond.
The Croaks are Anna Reidister, Haley Wood, Alli Raina, and Denver Nuckolls.
Fall 2017 — anna and haley meet at massart and begin writing together. first song was called “mlady margarine” about a rat princess who falls in love with a human prince
Spring 2018 — haley’s high school band puts out a single (iykyk). anna films a music video for them
Fall 2018 — anna and haley are joined by ryan on keys and dan on drums. the band is called “ratslap”
Spring 2019 — ratslap releases a live EP called “eek!”
Fall 2019 — live shows occur at now defunct house venue “the rat’s nest” in allston
Early 2020 — dan moves to canada, new line up. anna, haley, and sophia now on drums and flute. many new songs written, talk of 2nd live ep
Spring 2020 — anna writes “the court jester” during lockdown
Summer 2020 — an early solo version of “the court jester” is recorded remotely and released
Fall 2020 — anna writes “loch ness lady”
Spring 2021 — anna works on solo single called “cat”
Summer 2020 — “cat” released under the name “nemarca”
Fall 2021 — new line up. anna and haley are joined by sammy on drums and jasper on bass. songs ensue
Spring 2022 — gigsgigsgigsgigs
Summer 2022 — drums and bass are recorded for “croakus pokus”
Fall 2022 — new line up. anna and haley are joined instead by denver on drums and alli on bass. it is so great
Spring 2023 — recording wraps up
Summer 2023 — “croakus pokus” mixed and released in july, album release show ensues
Fall 2023 — northeast tour
Spring 2024 — writing writing writing
Summer 2024 — recording of new EP
Fall 2024 — mixing new EP
Winter 2024 — present — croaking......
Spring 2025 — two single releases so far
Photos by Maria Gelsomini