an interview

exposure and a better understanding of how these dynamics work. It really made me realize how important band dynamics are and how one creepy person can throw off the whole vibe. There was one member who not only did not take my input at face value, but they consistently made me feel uncomfortable about my general autonomy as a woman. They wanted all of us to strip on stage and show skin, but the looming concept of the female guitarist being in the mix seemed to offset their “vision”.

- Louise Jones

You have a very strong sense of style as a band. Who are your style icons?

You have a very strong sense of style as a band. Who are your style icons?

I take a lot of inspiration from the 1960s and 70s counterculture movement in America. It is a period of history that I have studied a lot, and I try to replicate that with a lot of my outfits. I also just try to have fun with it, so I wear a lot of bright colors and patterns. My style icons are Debbie Harry from Blondie, George Harrison, and lots of musical artists that I like. I just try to dress wacky and have fun with it!

-Kayla Krueger

Who has inspired your music?

Who has inspired your music?

We are really inspired by the Riot Grrl movement, and a lot of super powerful female rock icons, like Stevie Nicks, Blondie, Pat Benetar, Heart, Bikini Kill, Le Tigre, and Mannequin Pussy, just to name a few!

- Kayla

Krueger

Are there issues you face that are unique to an all girl band? If so, how are those issues defined by the gender your members identify as?

how are those issues defined by the

As one could imagine, in an industry that’s male dominated, and a society based on a gender binary; the discrepancies in the treatment of artists based on gender are vast. With our band in particular, we have definitely faced some gender based discrimination, in both passively and in outrightly aggressive ways. On many occasions we are discredited for our talent, efforts, and time, all due to the fact that we are women. When it comes to sound-checks and set up before shows, there have consistently been times where we are not listened to. Our questions and concerns aren’t answered, and we have had multiple sound issues at various shows because of it. Now, there is always room for error, we are human, and sometimes shows just don’t go smoothly, but when it’s at the hands of those organizing because they’re unable to work with or listen to the band that they hired… it’s disappointing to say the least. Another source of contention as an all female band is keeping up with appearances and saving face in the name of Grrlband. When we face these instances of poor treatment, and being discredited, it’s truly a double edged sword in the way we respond. On one hand, it’s important to handle things cordially, but on the other hand it’s important to allow people to stand up for themselves against poor treatment. The dichotomy of not wanting to be “bitchy” but not wanting to let people walk all over you is something I feel most assertive women have a hard time dealing with. Nonetheless, we as a band will always put our best foot forward in dealing with the negative parts of the industry. But, at the end of the day, what matters is we care about one another and will constantly work to uplift each other and other female/non-binary queer fronted groups.

ART DIRECTOR

LINDSAY ROGERS

DESIGNER

SOPHIE SARGEANT