Skinny Girl Diet is a British political punk band, often described as riot grrrl, formed in London, England. The group consists of singer, songwriter and guitarist Delilah Holliday and drummer Ursula Holliday.
Skinny Girl Diet | |
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| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Punk rock, grunge |
| Years active | c. 2010–present |
| Members | Delilah Holliday, Ursula Holliday |
| Past members | Amelia Cutler |
| Website | www |
Biography
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Sisters Delilah and Ursula Holliday had played together in a two piece called Typical Girls, before forming Skinny Girl Diet with their cousin Amelia Cutler around 2010 whilst all were in their early teens.[1][2] The name is a reference to feminist critique of the dieting industry.[1] Amelia left the band in 2017; the Holliday sisters continue as a two piece.
Skinny Girl Diet performed their first gig in their early teens as the opening act for former Slits guitarist Viv Albertine.[3] 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 1990s.[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]
The group also contributed work to the "Female Matters" exhibition to raise funds and awareness about the fight against FGM.[6]
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.[7][8]
Influences
editThe band cites a range of musical influences, ranging from Japanese metal, punk, to David Bowie.[9] Their influences also include Clara Rockmore, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Memphis Minnie, MC5, Pussy Galore and The Breeders.[10]
Releases
editSkinny Girl Diet released a split EP with the Ethical Debating Society in 2013, on HHBTM Records, featuring Skinny Girl Diet's tracks "DMT" and "Homesick".[11]
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.[10]
In March 2015, Skinny Girl Diet released "Nadine Hurley" as part of Faris Badwan's Raft Records EP1, along with fellow London bands Niqab, Puffer, and Jet Black.[12]
Their third self-released EP, Reclaim Your Life was released October 16, 2015 on Fiasco Recordings.[13]
Their first full-length album was released in September 2017.[1]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Heavy Flow - Fiasco Recordings (UK) | HHBTM Records (USA), 12" LP, CD, MP3 (2016)[1]
- Ideal Woman - Fiasco Recordings (UK) | HHBTM Records (USA), 12" LP, CD, MP3 (2019)
Extended plays
edit- Skinny Girl Diet - Mïlk Records, Cassette (2012)
- Skinny Girl Diet - Self Released, CDr (2013)
- Girl Gang State of Mind - Fiasco Recordings, CDr (2014)
- Reclaim Your Life - Fiasco Recordings, CDr (2015)
Split releases
edit- Split with the Ethical Debating Society - HHBTM Records, 7", MP3 (2013)
- Split with Niqab, Jet Black & Puffer - Raft Records, Double 7" (2015)
References
edit- ^ a b c d Joyce, Brittany (5 April 2017). "Skinny Girl Diet Is the Punk Trio Making Feminist Music for 'Freaks and Weirdos'". Retrieved 21 March 2018.
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Lucy Katz (January 2016). "Ursula Holliday of Skinny Girl Diet". Tom Tom magazine. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
Since then, sisters Delilah and Ursula, along with their cousin Amelia, have been a loud, scratchy, screamy teenage threesome that have done way more than flush the bullshit body-shaming detritus out of search engine result pages.
- ^ "Aesthetic: Skinny Girl Diet". Crack Magazine. Crack Industries Ltd. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "Skinny Girl Diet: Riot Grrrl Was A Movement, Not A Fashion Fad". Noisey. Vice. 28 April 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ Garland, Emma (6 November 2014). "How Has Riot Grrrl Informed Feminism And Punk In 2014?". Noisey. Vice. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ Weinstock, Tish (22 May 2015). "Ovaries Are Stronger Than Balls: In Conversation With Delilah Holliday". i-D. Vice. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ Sherman, Maria (6 March 2015). "20 All-Female Bands You Need To Know". Billboard. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "Spring Issue Out Now" "The Beat", March 2015
- ^ Phillips, Stephanie (7 September 2012). "Interview: Skinny Girl Diet". Don't Dance Her Down Boys". Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ a b Weinstock, Tish (3 December 2014). "Punk Band Skinny Girl Diet Could Be Our Generation's Bikini Kill". Vice. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ Phillips, Stephanie (7 June 2013). "Review: Skinny Girl Diet/The Ethical Debating Society". the girls are. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
- ^ "Skinny Girl Diet | Puffer | Niqab | Jet Black: Raft 001 - ep reviev, "Louder Than War", March 26, 2015
- ^ "New Music: Feminist Grunge/punk Trio Skinny Girl Diet Release 'reclaim Your Life' EP", "Afropunk", October 15, 2015