Review by Keira Anee
In my mind, if you mix Amy Taylor (Amyl and The Sniffers), Mhairi Black, Lady Gaga and Grove, you should get something as kinky, fabulous, feminist, punk, strong, spiky and individual as Arch Femmesis.
Add a stadium full of attitude and style, and you get their new video, ‘Androgynista’.
Directed and styled by the band’s singing powerhouse, Zera Tonin, watching pliers CLACK to the beat is just one of the many creative visuals that make you think, and feel: wow, what a great idea.
Beatmaster Princess Stephen, the other half of the duo, hold their own whilst being absolutely compelling; a contrasting softness in boots and leather.
A force of colours and laser glares, the video (and song) end with the fantastic slap:
“How’s that for ya? Fuck off.”
Androgynista is about working freelance with patronising and disrespectful, ohhhh, let’s call them ‘portaloo blockages’. Then to top it off, not getting paid.
“I’m the Androgynista, don’t FUCK with me fashionista”
This band and this video are a confident hurricane of art and style that will knock you into a new being, honestly. Watch the video and go see them live, you deserve it!
Arch Femmesis play live at Band On The Wall in Manchester on 30 Sept.