A LOUD WOMEN spotlight interview with Angel Girl, ahead of their performance at LOUD WOMEN Fest Halifax, Nova Scotia on 18 Oct - and the following weekend at Nova Scotia Music Week.
How did you choose your band name?
Our band is ANGEL GIRL, which is the artist name lead vocalist has had for years. It came from after a drunken night out when that became their nickname, maybe because they have an angel tattoo, maybe because they’re an actual angel? who really remembers? not us! It was a natural progression to just keep using that name for the band.
Who’s in the band, and what do you all play?
Katie shreds on guitar and has also been a fundamental part of songwriting, Saylor is on bass playing the gnarliest notes known to humankind, Sara plays the drums in a way that blows my mind, and lead vocalist ANGEL GIRL is so hot.
Where do you call home (geographically and musically)?
home is Kjipuktuk (Halifax), homebase is Charlie’s Pub where you’ll find us playing pool and drinking pints of Olands most nights of the week.
Describe your sound in three words.
QUEER, FEMININE, RAGE.
Tell us about your music …
Our latest release is demo single “PINK TAX” which originated from us complaining at jam about how overpriced everything is, especially related to being a girl.. things like birth control, hormones, and also of course cigarettes and bus fare. The authenticity of our anger and frustration comes through in the song, if you’re also pissed about the cost of living as a girl… this song is for you!!
a lot of folks connect to our song “CUTE”, the main hook is “don’t call me cute, don’t call me sweet, don’t call me pretty, don’t call me yours”. It’s fun to scream along to because don’t we all wish we could say that to someone who just won’t leave us alone? Don’t make me smaller to fit into your box, DON’T CALL ME!
Our song “R U OKAY” straight up has a slightly changed version of “My Sharona” riff in it, we even refer to it as the sharona song. It always makes us giggle, and it’s so much fun to play.
What’s your local scene like — and how do you fit in, or stir it up?
the local scene here in Kjipuktuk is passionate and rowdy, it’s an awesome environment for creating and sharing music. There’s unfortunately a lack of women bands, especially in the heavy/ punk scene which is extremely male dominated. We’re hoping that changes in the near future, and we’re proud to be a part of that change.
If you could rip up the rulebook of the music industry, what’s the first thing you’d rewrite?
We want to rewrite the narrative that you can’t be talented, smart, and also hot and silly. The truth is none of those negate the others. Just because you’re a girl dancing around in their underwear, doesn’t mean you don’t deserve to be taken seriously.
What’s the biggest hurdle you’ve faced and how did you overcome it?
Being a part of a male dominated industry definitely has its challenges, but we face them with an attitude of resilience. We’re not afraid to start uncomfortable conversations and make folks come face-to-face with their own prejudices. Sometimes for example folks will make comments about how we dress, and we don’t shy away from opening up that conversation and helping them realize that you can embrace your femininity, queerness, and being loud all in the same space.
What’s the proudest moment you’ve had so far as a band/artist?
We’re really proud when we hear folks say that they feel safe at our shows. We’ve had folks come to the front and dance who say they don’t typically occupy those spaces because of safety. We’ve also had folks at shows say it’s their first solo night out without friends, or sober night, it feels good to know we create a space for everyone to feel included. It’s also been cool to hear other femme musicians in Kjipuktuk talk about starting bands, we can’t wait to hear them play!
What’s the strangest gig you’ve ever played? Tell us why
We did a show recently for ANGEL GIRL’s birthday at a laundromat downtown, that was incredibly fun, honestly surprised the cops weren’t called on us it was so loud.
What’s next for you?
next up is Loud Women Fest!! then it’s Nova Scotia Music Week which we have a showcase at on friday, Oct 24. We’re also working hard on our debut EP which drops Valentine’s day 2026.
Where can people listen, follow, and support your music?
Be sure to check out our Bandcamp! Our music is also available on all other streaming platforms, but if you want to directly support us purchasing our music on Bandcamp is the way to do it! angelgirl.bandcamp.com 🎀 Also, check us out on instagram @angelgirlyyyyy
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