Glitoris Explained

Glitoris
Origin:Canberra, Australia
Genre:Punk rock
Years Active:2014–present (on hiatus 2024–present)
Label:Buttercup Records
Current 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

2014–2016: Formation and first EP

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.

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

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]

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.

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"

In February 2020, Glitoris released "Slut Power"- 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

Albums

TitleDetails
The Policy
  • Released: 2 November 2018
  • Label: Buttercup Records (BUTT057)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital
Glitoris
  • Released: 14 July 2023
  • Label: Buttercup Records (BUTT064)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital

Extended plays

TitleDetails
Disgrace
  • Released: 28 October 2016
  • Label: Buttercup Records (BUTT032)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital
The Slut Power Sessions – Live at The Basement
  • Released: 30 October 2020
  • Label: Buttercup Records (BUTT058)
  • Formats: LP, digital

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.! |-| 2024| Glitoris| Best Independent Heavy Album or EP| | [31]

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.! |-| 2016| themselves | ACT Live Act of the Year| | [32] |-| 2017| themselves | Live Hard Rock Act of the Year| | [33] [34] |-| 2019| themselves | Live Hard Rock Act of the Year| | [35] [36] |-| rowspan="4"|2023| Andrew Glitoris (Glitoris)| Best Live Guitarist| | rowspan="4"| [37] [38] |-| themselves | Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Act| |-| themselves | Best Live Act in the ACT | |-| Keven 007 (Glitoris)| Best Live Voice in the ACT | |-

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "Music and politics are inextricable": Glitoris chat their debut album The Policy. 29 October 2018. Happy Mag. 6 September 2020. 24 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190124041437/https://hhhhappy.com/glitoris-interview/. live.
  2. Web site: You Are Here Festival 2014. 6 September 2020.
  3. Web site: Infidel Studios. 23 January 2019. 24 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190124041811/https://www.infidelstudios.com.au/. live.
  4. Web site: Discography. BUTTERCUP RECORDS. en. 23 January 2019. 14 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161214084455/http://www.buttercuprecords.com/discography.html. dead.
  5. Web site: The Disgrace EP, by Glitoris. Glitoris. 23 January 2019. 24 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190124203531/https://glitoris.bandcamp.com/album/the-disgrace-ep. live.
  6. Web site: GLITORIS! The Disgrace EP At Radio Now (Buttercup Records). admin. RiSH Publicity Recording Industry Servicing Hub. en-US. 6 September 2020. 19 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190419194956/http://rishpublicity.com/?p=8640. live.
  7. Web site: REGURGITATOR – human distribution tour 2016!. 20 January 2019. 9 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191009083854/https://regurgitator.net/news/790/. dead.
  8. Web site: 2016 NOMINEES & WINNERS!. 20 January 2019. 10 February 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190210051717/http://www.nlmas.com.au/nominees-2016/. live.
  9. Web site: All-Girl Punk Band Glitoris Release Donald Trump Protest Song. Bryant. Gareth. scenestr – Pop Culture & Entertainment. 23 January 2019. 24 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190124203733/http://scenestr.com.au/news/music/all-girl-punk-band-glitoris-release-donald-trump-protest-song-20170120. live.
  10. Web site: Triple J unearthed : Glitoris. 20 January 2019. 24 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190124203708/https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/glitoris. live.
  11. Web site: Trump Card. YouTube. 21 January 2019. 15 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190415025650/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkJHPgpx3L4. live.
  12. Web site: A Brand New Rock Festival, Thrashville, Is Coming In 2017. 19 October 2016. Brag Magazine. 23 January 2019.
  13. Web site: Glitoris – Trump Card (Live at The National Carillon with Amanda Palmer). YouTube. 20 January 2019. 29 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210329091618/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mxhWS56QLY. live.
  14. Web site: Nominees – National Live Music Awards. en-AU. 2019-01-24. 24 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190124203951/http://www.nlmas.com.au/nominees/. live.
  15. Web site: Female acts lead National Live Music Award nominations . . 9 October 2017 . 23 January 2019 . Tencic, Nat . Nat Tencic . 12 November 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171112103130/http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/national-live-music-awards-2017-ladies-lead-best-live-acts/9031844 . live .
  16. Web site: Glitterbomb. Vance Custom Guitars. 20 January 2019. 7 February 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190207022002/http://vancecustomguitars.com/product/glitterbomb/. live.
  17. Web site: These are the artists that use our Bare Knuckle products in order of music genre.. Bare Knuckle. 20 January 2019. 24 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190124203918/https://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/artists. live.
  18. Web site: Glitterbomb. 21 January 2019. 7 February 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190207022002/http://vancecustomguitars.com/product/glitterbomb/. live.
  19. Web site: Heavy Glitter. Australian Guitar Magazine. 20 January 2019. 2 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190302210358/https://www.avhub.com.au/features/australian-guitar/heavy-glitter-465103. dead.
  20. Web site: The Pet Food Factory. www.facebook.com. en. 23 January 2019.
  21. Web site: Glitoris share blistering new single and video 'Spit Hood' ahead of Regurgitator tour. The Rockpit. 27 July 2018. 20 January 2019. 25 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190125020323/https://www.therockpit.net/2018/glitoris-share-blistering-new-single-and-video-spit-hood-ahead-of-regurgitator-tour/. live.
  22. Web site: Glitoris – Spit Hood. YouTube. 21 January 2019. 11 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190411065931/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDKdBUxrW4A. live.
  23. Web site: Glitoris – The Policy (Part II). YouTube. 20 January 2019.
  24. Web site: Track by Track: Glitoris on their debut Album The Policy. paulmaps. 22 January 2019. Joyzine. en. 23 January 2019. 24 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190124204004/https://joyzineuk.wordpress.com/2019/01/22/track-by-track-glitoris-on-their-debut-album-the-policy/. live.
  25. Web site: Merch from Glitoris. Glitoris. 23 January 2019. 25 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190125073426/https://glitoris.bandcamp.com/. live.
  26. Web site: Interview: Glitoris (Canberra) talk The Policy debut album and the raw energy of their live shows. The AU Review. 4 November 2018. 21 January 2019. 24 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190124203513/http://launch.theaureview.com/music/interview-glitoris-canberra-talk-the-policy-debut-album-and-the-raw-energy-of-their-live-shows/. live.
  27. Web site: 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…". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/Bq9XjlVhLKN . 26 December 2021 . registration. Instagram. en. 23 January 2019.
  28. Web site: Glitoris on Instagram: "\*/ ATTENTION GLITERATI: PLEASE WELCOME SCOTT GLITORIS!!! A Ballarat gal and drummer extraordinaire, ScoMo has made all our Christmas…". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/Bryk8I2ht_K . 26 December 2021 . registration. Instagram. 23 January 2019.
  29. Web site: /. The Music. en. 28 May 2020.
  30. Web site: And the winners of the 2019 National Live Music Awards are.... 2019-12-04. National Live Music Awards. 28 May 2020. 15 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915010837/https://www.nlmas.com.au/2019/12/05/and-the-winners-of-the-2019-national-live-music-awards-are/. live.
  31. Web site: 2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More. The Music. 14 May 2024. 16 May 2024. 14 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240514055714/https://themusic.com.au/industry/2024-air-awards-nominees-genesis-owusu-cub-sport-rvg-teen-jesus-more/3f1j8fDz8vU/14-05-24. live.
  32. Web site: Nominees 2016. NLMA. 2016. 5 September 2020. 18 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210418014726/https://www.nlmas.com.au/nominees-2016/. live.
  33. Web site: NLMA reveal 2017 Nominees. NLMA. 9 October 2017. 5 September 2020. 26 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200926142453/https://www.nlmas.com.au/2017/10/09/national-live-music-awards-reveals-2017-nominees-and-venues/. live.
  34. Web site: Winners 2017. NLMA. December 2016. 5 September 2020. 14 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200914232714/https://www.nlmas.com.au/winners/. live.
  35. Web site: HERE ARE YOUR 2019 NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES!. NLMA. 22 October 2020. 5 September 2020. 5 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200405053554/https://www.nlmas.com.au/2019/10/22/here-are-your-2019-national-live-music-awards-nominees/. live.
  36. Web site: AND THE WINNERS OF THE 2019 NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS ARE…. NLMA. 5 December 2020. 5 September 2020. 15 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915010837/https://www.nlmas.com.au/2019/12/05/and-the-winners-of-the-2019-national-live-music-awards-are/. live.
  37. Web site: Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards. The Music. 5 September 2023. 11 September 2023. 9 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230909020552/https://themusic.com.au/industry/nominees-announced-for-the-2023-national-live-music-awards/SrrwXF9eQUA/05-09-23. live.
  38. Web site: Genesis Owusu And Amyl & The Sniffers Win Big At The 2023 National Live Music Awards. The Music. 11 October 2023. 12 October 2023. 22 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240522013051/https://themusic.com.au/industry/genesis-owusu-and-amyl-the-sniffers-win-big-at-the-2023-national-live-music-awards/ias3nZyfnoE/11-10-23. live.

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