Glitoris

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 EP ‘The Disgrace EP’ 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 EP’ to critical acclaim.[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, won Best Live Act (ACT) at the National Live Music Awards.[8]

On January 20, 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] In December 2017, Glitoris were nominated for three National Live Music Awards: 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 May 2018 the band signed a deal with MGM Distribution.

Glitoris performing live in Melbourne, Australia as part of Regurgitator's Life Support Tour (August 10, 2018)

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 August 2018, Glitoris performed as main support on Regurgitator’s Life Support tour.[23] The band gained rave reviews for their performances - Pile Rats stating the band were now ‘one of the fiercest live forces in the country'.[24]

In October 2018 the band released the title track from their debut album ‘The Policy’ and announced an Australian tour.[25] The Policy was released on November 2, 2018 to widespread critical acclaim.[26][27][28]

In December 2018, Tony announced her departure from the band and Glitoris recruited Scott ‘ScoMo’ on drums.[29][30]

in February 2019, whilst filming the video for Licks & Politics, Keven 007 fell from a bicycle and broke her shoulder in 3 places.

The band returned in April 2019 to play a rousing set at Groovin’ The Moo.[31] Glitoris continued to tour The Policy throughout 2019, performing at Kyneton Festival, as well as Blackwoodstock Festival in New Caledonia in September 2019.

After a year of successful shows, Glitoris won the NLMA’s Hard Rock Live Act of the Year.[32]

In February 2020, Glitoris released ‘Slut Power [33]’ - 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.