Les Insoumises

  1- Where is the band from and what's the best thing to do there? Vagina Witchcraft is from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The best thing to do here would have been going to local shows, but that hasn't been an option because of the pandemic :( So instead I really just listen to my record collection at home which is constantly growing these days! :) 2- What does your band name stand for and what was the runner up? The band name Vagina Witchcraft stands for power, and just owning who you are outright with no shame. Vagina as a word is often associated with weakness or being timid or scared and we aim to change that. One of the runner ups for band name was Aminatu, named after Queen Aminatu, a powerful 16th century African warrior queen. 3- Describe your sound using a movie title. X-Men ? Vagina Witchcraft by Vagina Witchcraft   4- What song would describe each member of the band? Kayla - Oppressor - Jesus Piece "I refuse to bite my tongue, the revolution has begun, I refuse...

1- Where is the band from and what's the best thing to do there? Molly: We are from Dublin, Ireland. The best thing to do here is admire the scenery and play live music. Ireland is a beautiful country with a vibrant music scene. However at the moment we are living in lockdown, so neither of those things are possible. Instead, I've been supplementing those activities with trying to spot urban foxes around my neighbourhood and attracting different species of birds into my back garden with extravagant bird feeders. Life changes. Kaz: Best things for me are attending gigs with friends, any sea or beach, Achill Island is a beaut! 2- What does your band name stand for and what was the runner up? Molly: Vulpynes is taken from 'Vulpine' which is a fox. And ehhh we were nearly called Black Thread. Which sucks major balls. Kaz: Like Molly said, I remember Black Thread being on a piece of paper haha. Super glad we didn't go with that!! 3- Describe your sound using a movie titl...

1- Where is the band from and what's the best thing to do there? North Haven, a tiny island off the coast of Maine. The best thing to do here is swim in the ocean! 2- What does your band name stand for and what was the runner up? Bait bags are used by lobstermen to catch lobsters, so they’re around on the island a lot. But also bait like jailbait, or the horror movie trope of using a young woman as bait, and bag like old bags, and like Alice Bag and The Bags. Names we didn’t use - Sea Hag, Sea Witch 3- Describe your sound using a movie title. Attack of the 50 Foot Woman Safe Word by Bait Bag   4- What song would describe each member of the band? Courtney: The Mighty Mouse theme song Fiona: Boogie John Hartford Claire: Planet Claire - The B52’s 5- Name 3 bands who would headline your dream fest? Deerhoof, Dream Nails, IDLES 6- Your stance on being described as "female fronted"? If you can’t see it, you can’t be it - we’re female fronted, female backed, and females on all...

Band: Dream Nails / Photographer: Jeroen Jacobs The year 2020 was probably off to a good start for many of us. The prospect of new music, new shows, new ways to kick doors down and share art that means a lot to us, was promising once again. Then, around mid march, it all came to a stop. The whole industry was placed on hold while new ways of doing things were put in place to take care of everyone around us. It didn't stop us from being heard though. It didn't take long for independant medias and artists to get the ball rolling again. After all, most of us have been doing it ourselves for so long. We were up for the challenge.  Eventually new music was recorded, virtual events became a thing, and through online communities, voices have been heard. We are proud to say that it ended up being a good year for women and marginalized artists. We have discovered so many great bands, have seen so many amazing events being organized, and most of all, we've seen all of you getting tog...