She Makes War

She Makes War
Birth name Laura Kidd
Origin London, England
Genres Indie folk, alternative rock
Associated acts Tricky, A-Ha, The Penelopes, The Young Punx, Alex Parks, Miss Black America, Djevara, Birdeatsbaby
Website SheMakesWar.com

She Makes War is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist and visual artist Laura Kidd, who is based in Bristol, England.

She Makes War's music is largely characterized by layered guitars, ukeleles, autoharps, melodica, piano, violin, harp, and saxophone[1] alongside Kidd's vocals "reminiscent of psychedelic indie band Warpaint with the grungy lean of Shirley Manson.”[2]

History

Her two singles, "Let It Be" and "I Am" were followed by her debut album “Disarm” in September 2010. "Disarm" was also followed by 5 videos homemade by Kidd. The second album “Little Battles” was released spring of 2012. Both albums were co-produced by Laura Kidd and Myles Clarke of Sparkadia, Kid Harpoon, and Belakiss.

She Makes War has repeatedly been recognized for its DIY ethos in the London music scene. She Makes War has appeared on various panels discussing digital do-it-yourself projects, the live music industry, punk, politics, and artist development for organizations including Unconvention, Norwich Sound & Vision, and Music 4.5. John Robb of Louder Than War described She Makes War as "a fiercely independent spirit who makes music on her own terms and is the perfect example of digital DIY – a modern musical Boudica who won’t take no as an answer and sings these dreamy, heartfelt songs that envelop you with their raw beauty and textural melodies.” [3][4] Kidd has also given lectures and seminars at numerous UK music colleges on social media for musicians.

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

References

  1. ↑ http://www.thecrackmagazine.com/index.php?section=2&category=16
  2. ↑ http://wearsthetrousers.com/2011/01/viv-albertines-limerence-live-at-the-enterprise/
  3. ↑ http://louderthanwar.com/she-makes-war-live-review/
  4. ↑ http://soundsxp.com/artman2/publish/albums/She_Makes_War_Little_Battles.shtml

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