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Glitoris
Glitoris in 2022
Glitoris in 2022
Background information
OriginCanberra, Australia
GenresPunk rock
Years active2014–present (on hiatus 2024–present)
LabelsButtercup Records
Members
  • Keven 007
  • Andrew
  • Malcolm
  • Mickey
Past members
  • Bec Taylor (Tony)
  • Sophie Chapman
  • Scott

Glitoris (a portmanteau of "glitter" and "clitoris") are a four-piece punk rock band from Canberra ACT, Australia. The band is composed of Keven 007 (vocals and guitar), Malcolm (bass), Mickey (drums) and Andrew (lead guitar).

Glitoris are known for their use of punk rock sounds and utilisation of humorous and political subject matter in their lyrics. The group occasionally incorporate multi-layered vocal harmonies into their sound and usually perform in vivid costumes and make up. Their fanbase are known as the Gliterati.[1] The band are popular amongst the LGBTQI+ community and often speak out on matters of gender and sexual equality.

History[edit]

2014–2016: Formation and first EP[edit]

The band, initially comprising Tony (Drums), Sophie Chapman (Bass) and Keven 007 (vocals and guitar) began as a one-off protest band/gig in 2014 where they played in the local festival ‘You Are Here’ fully naked and covered in glitter.’[2] The show sold out and they decided to continue. In late 2014, they recruited Andrew on lead guitar.

In 2015, Glitoris recorded their 4-track debut ‘The Disgrace at Infidel Studios, Queanbeyan.[3] Sophie left Glitoris in 2015 and the band recruited Malcolm on bass.[citation needed]

In September 2016, the band signed to Buttercup Records and released The Disgrace.[4][5][6]

Later in 2016, the band headlined Art Not Apart's Sound and Fury show, were special guests on Regurgitator's Human Distribution tour[7] and in December 2016, they won Best Live Act (ACT) at the National Live Music Awards of 2016.[8]

2017–2019: "Trump Card" and The Policy[edit]

On 20 January 2017, Glitoris released a single "Trump Card" in protest at the inauguration of President Donald Trump.[9][10] The track featured Trump quotes from his campaign trail and was accompanied by a video depicting Glitoris performing the song in the studio. At the end of the video, the group sing in four-part harmony and are seen urinating on a picture of the president.[11]

In 2017, Glitoris performed at Thrashville festival,[12] shared bills with Frenzal Rhomb and Shonen Knife, as well as performing with Amanda Palmer at the National Carillon.[13]

At the National Live Music Awards of 2017: Best Live Act (ACT), Best Live Voice (ACT) and Best Hard Rock Act (National).[14][15]

In 2017, Andrew was endorsed by Vance Custom Guitars and Bareknuckle Pickups.[16][17] A custom guitar designed for female players, The Glitterbomb SB, was released by the company following a six-month collaboration.[18][19]

In January–March 2018, Glitoris recorded their debut album The Policy at The Pet Food Factory, Sydney, with Jason Whalley of punk band Frenzal Rhomb.[20] The band headlined Psych Fest, following up with an 8-night residency at the New Zealand Fringe Festival in Wellington.[21]

Glitoris performing live in Melbourne, Australia as part of Regurgitator's Life Support Tour (August 10, 2018)

In July 2018, Glitoris released the single "Spit Hood", a critique of failures in the youth criminal justice system and the over-representation of Aboriginal youth in detention.[22] The track was based on footage shown in the ABC Four Corners documentary Australia's Shame.[citation needed]

In October 2018 the band released the title track from their debut album The Policy and announced an Australian tour.[23] The Policy was released on 2 November 2018.[24][25][26]

In December 2018, Tony announced her departure from the band and Glitoris recruited Scott "ScoMo" on drums.[27][28]

The band returned in April 2019 to play a rousing set at Groovin' the Moo.[29]

After a year of successful shows, at the National Live Music Awards of 2019, Glitoris won Hard Rock Live Act of the Year.[30]

2020: "Slut Power"[edit]

In February 2020, Glitoris released "Slut Power"[31]- the fourth and final single from their debut album The Policy and announced a 17-date national tour. They performed 2 shows in the Northern Territory – one in Alice Springs and a sold out IWD show at the Railway Club in Darwin – before the rest of the tour was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic. On Saturday the 13th of June 2020, Glitoris performed 2 socially distanced shows at The Basement in Canberra. A live mini-LP, The Slut Power Sessions – Live at The Basement, featuring recordings from the shows was released in October 2020. Scott left the band in December 2020. The band recruited Michael “Mickey” Glitoris on drums and performed at the Darwin Railway Club on New Year's Eve 2021.

2022-24: 2nd album

Towards the end of 2022, Glitoris did a series of live shows where they debuted material from their upcoming second album. The first single, "Lickety Split" was released just before they went on tour with Regurgitator. "Sock Puppet" was the second single, released not long before the album's release. The album showed the band broaden their musical spectrum even further, bringing in more prog, art rock, opera, classical, jazz, funk, hip hop, metal, world music and pop elements. In 2024, they celebrated 10 years of Glitoris. They announced that they were going to go on indefinite hiatus on that same post.

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

Title Details
The Policy
  • Released: 2 November 2018
  • Label: Buttercup Records
  • Formats: CD (BUTT57CD); 12” LP (BUTT057); Digital Download, Streaming
Glitoris Released: 14 July 2023

Label: Buttercup Records Formats: Vinyl, CD, Cassette, Digital Download, Streaming

Extended plays[edit]

Title Details
The Disgrace EP
  • Released: 28 October 2016[4]
  • Label: Buttercup Records
  • Formats: CD (BUTT32CD); 12” LP (BUTT032); Digital Download, Streaming
The Slut Power Sessions – Live at The Basement
  • Released: 30 October 2020[4]
  • Label: Buttercup Records (Butt 032)
  • Formats: 12” LP (BUTT058); Digital Download, Streaming

Singles[edit]

Title Year Album
"Trump Card"[32] 2017 non album single
"Spit Hood"[33] 2018 The Policy
"The Policy"[34]
"Licks and Politics"[35] 2019
"Slut Power"[36] 2020

Awards and nominations[edit]

National Live Music Awards[edit]

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2016 themselves ACT Live Act of the Year Won [37]
2017 themselves Live Hard Rock Act of the Year Nominated [38][39]
2019 themselves Live Hard Rock Act of the Year Won [40][41]
2023 Andrew Glitoris (Glitoris) Best Live Guitarist Nominated [42][43]
themselves Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Act Nominated
themselves Best Live Act in the ACT Nominated
Keven 007 (Glitoris) Best Live Voice in the ACT Nominated

References[edit]

  1. ^ ""Music and politics are inextricable": Glitoris chat their debut album The Policy". Happy Mag. 29 October 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  2. ^ "You Are Here Festival 2014". Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Infidel Studios".
  4. ^ a b c "Discography". BUTTERCUP RECORDS. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  5. ^ "The Disgrace EP, by Glitoris". Glitoris. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  6. ^ admin. "GLITORIS! The Disgrace EP At Radio Now (Buttercup Records)". RiSH Publicity | Recording Industry Servicing Hub. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  7. ^ "REGURGITATOR – human distribution tour 2016!". Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  8. ^ "2016 NOMINEES & WINNERS!". Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  9. ^ Bryant, Gareth. "All-Girl Punk Band Glitoris Release Donald Trump Protest Song". scenestr – Pop Culture & Entertainment. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  10. ^ "Triple J unearthed : Glitoris". Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  11. ^ "Trump Card". YouTube.
  12. ^ "A Brand New Rock Festival, Thrashville, Is Coming In 2017". Brag Magazine. 19 October 2016. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  13. ^ "Glitoris – Trump Card (Live at The National Carillon with Amanda Palmer)". YouTube. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  14. ^ "Nominees – National Live Music Awards". Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  15. ^ Tencic, Nat (9 October 2017). "Female acts lead National Live Music Award nominations". Triple J. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  16. ^ "Glitterbomb". Vance Custom Guitars. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  17. ^ "These are the artists that use our Bare Knuckle products in order of music genre". Bare Knuckle. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
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  19. ^ "Heavy Glitter". Australian Guitar Magazine. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  20. ^ "The Pet Food Factory". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  21. ^ "Glitoris share blistering new single and video 'Spit Hood' ahead of Regurgitator tour". The Rockpit. 27 July 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  22. ^ "Glitoris – Spit Hood". YouTube.
  23. ^ "Glitoris – The Policy (Part II)". YouTube. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  24. ^ paulmaps (22 January 2019). "Track by Track: Glitoris on their debut Album The Policy". Joyzine. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  25. ^ "Merch from Glitoris". Glitoris. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  26. ^ "Interview: Glitoris (Canberra) talk The Policy debut album and the raw energy of their live shows". The AU Review. 4 November 2018.
  27. ^ "Glitoris on Instagram: "Hey guys, Tony here. This Friday is our final show of The Policy Album Tour, and it will be my last show with Glitoris. It has been a…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  28. ^ "Glitoris on Instagram: "\*/ ATTENTION GLITERATI: PLEASE WELCOME SCOTT GLITORIS!!! A Ballarat gal and drummer extraordinaire, ScoMo has made all our Christmas…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  29. ^ "/". The Music. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  30. ^ "And the winners of the 2019 National Live Music Awards are..." National Live Music Awards. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
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  32. ^ "Trump Card (Single)". Apple Music. January 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  33. ^ "Spit Hood (Single)". Apple Music. 27 July 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  34. ^ "The Policy (Single)". Apple Music. 5 October 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  35. ^ "Licks and Politics (Single)". Apple Music. 12 April 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  36. ^ "Slut Power(Single)". Apple Music. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  37. ^ "Nominees 2016". NLMA. 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  38. ^ "NLMA reveal 2017 Nominees". NLMA. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  39. ^ "Winners 2017". NLMA. December 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  40. ^ "HERE ARE YOUR 2019 NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES!". NLMA. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  41. ^ "AND THE WINNERS OF THE 2019 NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS ARE…". NLMA. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  42. ^ "Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards". The Music. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  43. ^ "Genesis Owusu And Amyl & The Sniffers Win Big At The 2023 National Live Music Awards". The Music. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
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