Skinny Girl Diet

Skinny Girl Diet is a British political punk band formed in London, England. The group consists of singer, songwriter and guitarist Delilah Holliday, drummer Ursula Holliday, and bassist Amelia Cutler. Often described as a Riot Grrrl band, they are known for feminist social commentary and DIY production.

Biography

The band is made up of sisters, Delilah and Ursula Holliday and cousin Amelia Cutler, who began playing together in their early teens.[1] Two sisters Ursula and Delilah Holliday were originally playing in a two piece called Typical Girls before they formed Skinny Girl Diet with cousin Amelia Cutler. The name is a social commentary on the slim fast culture we live in today, standing up politically for all those that are getting oppressed. While between the ages of 12 to 14, Skinny Girl Diet performed for the first time in a pub basement as the opening act for former The Slits guitarist Viv Albertine.[2] Since then, they have become known for bringing an updated approach to the feminist art punk ideals associated with the Riot Grrrl Movement of the 90s.[3][4] They have been vocal about addressing the lack of female musicians that still exists in today's music industry, as well as other issues of equality under a contemporary feminist context.[5][6]

The group also contributed work to the "Female Matters" exhibition to raise funds and awareness about the fight against FGM.[7]

In 2015, they were featured on Billboard.com's list of "20 All-Female Bands You Need To Know." and featured on the cover of The Beat Magazine's Spring Issue.[8][9]

Influences

The band cites a range of musical influences, ranging from Japanese metal, punk, to David Bowie.[10] Their influences also, include Clara Rockmore, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Memphis minnie, Mc5, Pussy Galore and The Breeders.[11]

Career

In July 2014, Skinny Girl Diet released their EP "Girl Gang State of Mind." They have collaborated with fashion designer Claire Barrow and the pop-punk band Matches, along with producing various DIY zines.[12]

Their second release, the "Reclaim Your Life" EP, dropped on October 16, 2015.[13]

Discography

Extended Plays

References

  1. ↑ "Skinny Girl Diet", "Accent Magazine", 2015
  2. ↑ "Skinny Girl Diet", "Accent Magazine", 2015
  3. ↑ "Rebel Girls- Rean An Interview With Skinny Girl Diet", "The Beat", June 20, 2015
  4. ↑ "Skinny Girl Diet: Riot Grrrl Was A Movement, Not A Fashion Fad", "Vice", April 28, 2015
  5. ↑ "Skinny Girl Diet", "Accent Magazine", 2015
  6. ↑ "HOW HAS RIOT GRRRL INFORMED FEMINISM AND PUNK IN 2014?", "Vice", November 6, 2014
  7. ↑ "ovaries are stronger than balls: in conversation with delilah holliday", "Vice", 22 May 2015
  8. ↑ "20 All-Female Bands You Need To Know", "Billboard", 2015
  9. ↑ "Spring Issue Out Now" "The Beat", March 2015
  10. ↑ "Interview: Skinny Girl Diet", "Don't Dance Her Down Boys", September 7, 2012
  11. ↑ "punk band skinny girl diet could be our generation’s bikini kill", "Vice", 3 December 2014
  12. ↑ "punk band skinny girl diet could be our generation’s bikini kill", "Vice", 3 December 2014
  13. ↑ "NEW MUSIC: FEMINIST GRUNGE/PUNK TRIO SKINNY GIRL DIET RELEASE 'RECLAIM YOUR LIFE' EP", "Afropunk", October 15, 2015
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