![]() We had no idea what we wanted to sound like and except for Victoria, we were all very new to our instruments so it was kind of awkward at first. ![]() Phoebe and I were talking about this and we were like “Okay, who should we ask?” We knew Victoria was a really great drummer and so we asked her if she wanted to play drums. I actually didn’t know Abby at all, she was a friend of a friend and was still in high school. Phoebe was like “Should we ask her to play guitar even though she’s still in high school? We did and had our first practice at my house. IC: How did you guys meet and start Potty Mouth?Īlly: We all met in 2011. I had just graduated and was playing in a couple of other bands with men and really wanted to start a new band with all women. People assume that because we are an all-female band but it’s just a happy coincidence. IC: I heard that the name was inspired by Riot Grrrl group, Bratmobile, is that true?Ībby: No, that’s actually not true. Indira Cesarine: What is the story with your band name Potty Mouth?Ībby: Phoebe, our original second guitarist, thought of it. We spent a whole summer trying to decide on a new name and it was the only thing we could agree on. Victoria wears overalls by SHAHISTA LALANI, a shirt by BREELAYNE, shoes by VICTORIA HAYES, and a ring by SLATE. Ally wears a shirt by CHENG-HUAI CHUANG, shoes by LORI SILVERMAN, jewelry by SLATE, and her own shoes. ![]() Left to Right: Abby wears a bodysuit by THE BLONDS, ring by VICTORIA HAYES, and her own tights, shoes, and bracelet. Read the full interview below and don’t miss Potty Mouth on tourwith Chvches in New York City and Washington D.C. Indira Cesarine chatted with the women of Potty Mouth about their punk beginnings, band dynamics, and upcoming album. The band members consider themselves feministsand with their signature sound they are making it known that women can rock out just as hard as men, whether on stage or off. Potty Mouth’s attitude and unwillingness to cave in to industries pressures extends to their personal lives and political beliefs. Last year saw the release of a self-titled EP and recently Potty Mouth debuted the video for “ Smash Hit,” an infectiously sarcastic response to those pressing them to make a radio ready single. Since their 2013 debut album, Hell Bent, the band’s career has taken on a life of it’s own and has seen Abby, Ally, and Victoria move to Los Angeles and graduate from playing shows in DIY basements to rocking out in giant venues. The post-punk band grew out of a shared desire to be in an all female music group, with no intentions other than finding an outlet to play shows and write songs. Abby wears a bodysuit by THE BLONDS, ring by VICTORIA HAYES, and her own tights, shoes, and bracelet.Ībby Weems, Ally Einbeinder, and Victoria Mandanas of Potty Mouth are defying everyone’s expectations, including their own. Left to right: Victoria wears overalls by SHAHISTA LALANI, a shirt by BREELAYNE, shoes by VICTORIA HAYES, and a ring by SLATE. Potty Mouth – Photographed for The Untitled Magazine by Indira Cesarine. ![]()
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