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in tune, then continuing on to her
signature cyber-pop and rap hybrid
style. “I wanted to play with the
fact that so many people would
probably see me, a young woman
all dressed in pink, and assume
that I was going to sing them a
pretty ballad. So I gave them that
pretty ballad for 30 seconds, then
threw a load of abrasive shit in
their face that they weren’t expecting”,
Girli confesses.
Being a small fish in a pond so
large can be extremely difficult,
especially for a young woman.
Being thrown in said pond at just
15-years-old, Girli found herself
more than capable of swimming.
The music industry can be a frightening
place for people of all ages
and genders, let alone someone
so young. Instead of conforming
to what the industry could have
shaped her to be, Girli stuck to
her guns, and her confidence and
independence is something to be
admirable of. It’s no wonder her
music resonates with so many
young people who are just find
their feet and coming into their
own, as Girli eludes such a blithe
attitude towards fashion preferences
and social standards. When
asked whether she felt she had a
responsibility as a role-model to
the next generation of riot-grrls
(and boys), Girli replied “Yes, I do
definitely. I wanna make music that
would had inspired me when I was
a young girl. I want to make music
that’s relatable, and not so far off
people’s reality”. We’re currently
living in a surreal and hapless reality,
one that preaches short skirts or
ripped tights are synonymous with
the word “slut”, one that suggests
it’s better to be monotonous than
be labeled outlandish.
Call her what you like, but it won’t
phase Girli. She admits that fame
isn’t necessarily the motive, moreso
social and political commentary
that will reach the masses and
eventually change perceptions.
Until we reach that point however,
we’ll just keep having to point our
middle finger up to the patriarchy
in true Girli fashion.
“I WaNNA MAKE MUSIC THAT
WOULD HAD INSPIRED ME
WHEN I WAS A YOUNG GIRL”