Frankie and The Studs

Frankie and the Studs is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, founded by singer and guitarist Frankie Clarke. The band blends elements of punk rock, glam rock, and power pop. The group has released multiple extended plays, including High on Yourself (2016) and Cheap Talk (2018), and the studio album Life's a Glitch (2025). Frankie and the Studs was formed in Los Angeles by musician Frankie Clarke during her final semester at Pitzer College in Claremont, California. Clarke grew up in the San Fernando Valley, and is the daughter of former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke. Inspired by punk and glam artists such as Ramones, The Clash, and Sex Pistols, Clarke began writing songs and performing live with the band. The band released its debut EP High on Yourself in 2016, followed by second EP, Cheap Talk, in 2018. During this period the band toured in the United States and opened concerts for The Longshot, a project led by Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong. The band released its first full-length studio album, Life's a Glitch, on March 27, 2025. The album includes a cover of the 1969 song "Venus", originally recorded by Shocking Blue; Clarke was encouraged to cover the song by Billie Joe Armstrong, who sings harmony vocals in cover's vinyl release by the band in 2026. Life's a Glitch (2025) High on Yourself (2016) Cheap Talk (2018) "Bimini" (2024) "Venus" (2026) Appleford, Steve (10 March 2026). "Frankie Clarke's Got It. (Yeah Baby, She's Got It)". SPIN. Retrieved 10 March 2026. "Frankie Clarke on Igniting a Glam Rock Revival". Ladygunn. 30 January 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2026. "Video Premiere: "Dance with You," by Frankie + The Studs". She Shreds. 27 October 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2026. Windsor, Alex (2020-08-24). "Frankie Clarke: Hollywood's New Cherry Bomb". Guitar Girl Magazine. Retrieved 2026-05-07. "High On Yourself EP". MusicBrainz. Retrieved 10 March 2026. Caine, Zee (March 24, 2025). "Track Premiere: Frankie + The Studs - 'Monster'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2026-05-07.