Meet Old Soul Rebel- In Perpetual Celebration of Women in Music
The ever-innovative Music BC never ceases to curate exciting content. This is even more impressive amidst the throes of a seemingly never-ending pandemic. The not for profit and the province-wide organization provides opportunities to further the careers of BC’s music creatives and professionals. The small yet mighty team is built of industry professionals who recognize and appreciate diversity, equality and inclusion in the music industry. In light of our current state of musical dystopia Music BC has maintained its empowering resources such as excellent live performance series entitled “Let’s Hear it! Live.”
The brilliantly dynamic duo Old Soul Rebel co-hosts the event and graced the stage with their ferocious sound to close the night. These local legends consist- Chelsea D.E Johnson and Lola Whyte. Named one of "11 Best New Bands" by CBC Radio Canada. Serving you badass rock n roll with a little bit of soul.”
“ “IT SADDENS US THAT WE NEED AN ENTIRE MONTH TO REMIND US THAT WOMAN ARE HUMAN. WE ARE HUMAN. FUCK THE PATRIARCHY.””
Citrus Magazine: How do you feel about the term “women in music”?
Old Soul Rebel: I think consistently announcing and reiterating that woman and people of all race, gender and age deserve to take part in the music industry, seems to be necessary. Sometimes we wish we didn’t need to make these assertions. That said, the music industry still has a dark underbelly of rampant sexual violence and inequality towards women. Old soul rebel can speak on this from direct knowledge and experience. The term woman in music clearly seems to be a friendly reminder for some and continues to urge all of us to unearth and solve the aforementioned problems.
Citrus Magazine: What does women’s history month mean to you? It saddens us that we need an entire month to remind us that woman are human. We are human. Fuck the patriarchy.
Citrus Magazine: How has the pandemic influenced your life and creativity?
Old Soul Rebel: Happily, we made the decision to take the lemons the pandemic served us and made some awesome lemonade! Our hearts go out to all of the people in the world who have suffered greatly at the hands of this pandemic.
Citrus Magazine: Do you spend time together that doesn’t circulate around music?
Yes! We always make sure to carve out quality friendship time. Our next non-musical hangout was going to be an animal farm in Langley (Aldor Acres) get some goat petting time in, ya know.
Citrus Magazine: What do you think the world needs right now?
Old Soul Rebel: Haha.."love sweet love, no not just for some, but for everyone" ...shout out to Jackie DeShannon
Check out their incredible performance from this spectacular evening here.