Joan Jett once said, “Other people will call me a rebel, but I just feel like I’m living my life and doing what I want to do. Sometimes people call that rebellion, especially when you’re a woman.”
Written by Stephen Moss / New Rock City
The Soap Girls are no exception. The girls are no stranger to controversy and hate. They have been on the receiving end of uncouth remarks. They even had a venue owner arrange for 2 staff members to throw fake blood on them, mid song, during a gig at The Union Bar in Hastings, UK. All of this because the band dares to stand up to chauvinistic and conservative views. The owner of the venue, Paul Osman, even took to Facebook to brag about it and called The Soap Girls, “Sell out sluts who are exploiting themselves and damaging the feminist movement.” ** (See Footnote)**
Ironically, this scrutiny isn’t limited to men. In fact, The Soap Girls were just in Teaneck, NJ to play a show at Debonair Music Hall. During the show, there was a group of women feminists who were seemingly upset because of The Soap Girls presence. Apparently, the group feels that the band is promoting a negative view of woman. Perhaps their notion is women should be free to live their life only if it’s first approved by a group of feminists. Despite having some crowd hecklers, The Soap Girls kept the show moving and didn’t even miss a beat. Their stage presence, lively performance, and music made for an amazing show.
This is just a small taste of some of the many encounters that The Soap Girls have had to deal with over their career. Their music reflects that. The Soap Girls are a political punk band who have a strong view of freedom and justice. I was talking to Millie (singer/bassist) about a song that defines the band and she said their song, “Society’s Reject” would be that anthem.
There is nothing more punk rock and bad ass than standing up for what you feel is right and not caring who get’s offended in the process. If you like punk and bands who are not afraid to stand up for what is right, then The Soap Girls is the band for you. They are currently on tour now. Head over to www.thesoapgirls.com and get your tickets to a show near you.
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Photo Gallery form The Soap Girls performance below. Photography all rights reserved by Stephen Moss / New Rock City.
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