#female-musicians

#female-musicians

"The Flannel and The Fury is a nod to 1990's alt-rock culture and the female-fronted bands who staked their claim to center stage in a male-dominated music industry," says Phair.

At 19 years old, Debsey Wykes stood in front of a sold-out crowd at London's Hammersmith Odeon, her knees literally knocking with fear, as she puts it. It was the end of 1980 and Dolly Mixture were supporting the Jam for a second time, having piqued the interest of Paul Weller. Despite the shaky start, the teen trio made it through the set to appreciative applause.

From day one there was something disorienting about Salem 66. 'Across the Sea' exemplifies their off-kilter energy: Grunwald's staccato guitar lines curl like steel wool and Kaplan's rubber basslines bounce between center and background.

De Casier expressed, "I was a little afraid that I would become the quiet, weird girl in the corner. Everyone is so humble."