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Born and raised in Denver by Mexican and Spanish parents, Teresa Suaréz (known professionally as Teri Gender Bender) has, like many, a bicultural identity. Her garage-punk band Le Butcherettes — which began in Guadalajara, Mexico — is a product of that identity, particularly the differences in gender expectations that she has witnessed between the North American neighbors.
Though Suaréz has toned down her stage show from the days of using bloody aprons and severed pig heads (she’s vegetarian, actually) as anti-sexism symbols, it still brims with the fuck-you defiance of a bad-ass feminist rocker. She’s aware that her sex and gender have brought “superficial pros and moralistically damaging cons,” as she puts it, but she’ll use any means necessary to elbow her way into the rock-and-roll boys’ club.
“I am not bothered that my legs have somewhat helped me get shows in Mexico,” Suaréz says. “I would like to think that my hard work at music, composing, [and] being a b
(((O))) : Interview: Teri Gender Bender from Le Butcherettes
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Le Butcherettes, spearheaded by Teri Gender Bender, have re-released their third album ’s A Raw Youth with additional acoustic and live tracks. An album which took a slightly altered direction from their two previous albums, successfully incorporating a vibrant quirky pop sensibility to their indie punk energy vibe. However, don’t be fooled, lyrically Teri continues her quest to highlight the callous, cruel prejudices and injustices to children and women around the world. Songs about female kidknapping, alienation, bad relationships, spat out with a no holds barred passionate delivery. Since its release they have been constantly touring and have announced an European tour including a few shows across the UK. Teri kindly took time out to happily answer questions on a diverse range of topics for Echoes and Dust.
(((o))): You have just finished a heavy touring schedule of North America mixing some headline shows with support slots for At the Drive In, before coming over to Europe later in the year. How did it go?
Teri: It was incredib
It’s always intense and interesting a conversation with Teresa Suárez, the leader of the Mexican punk rock band Le Butcherettes and also known for her artistic name Teri Gender Bender (you got to love that name). With the recently release of Le Butcherettes’ third album, A Raw Youth, we spoken with Teri not only about the album but also about the surroundings of it: feminism, social injustices, revolutions, cultural differences, and much more.
What did you want to convey with the title A Raw Youth?
Out of every catastrophe that occurs in the world – political, social, or even an emotional relationship – I think that in order to survive and work through it you need to have some type of a very strong spirit, a very resilient spirit. And I consider that to be a raw youth, because that comes from somewhere within, and that’s ageless. For example, when people are discontent with their government and they take it to the streets, like what happened in Turkey, but those are rebels. Out of discontent rebellion comes out, and out of that you have art that starts forming. Basically it’s the will of not necessarily wanting to win but to prevail. The will of not wanting to be squashed
Not many know of Le Butcherettes. The name Teri Gender Bender sounds hilarious to most who hear it, but doesn’t elicit any sort of reaction. And it should, because Le Butcherettes is one of the most insane, violent and ultimately ground-breaking bands of the 21st century, and its head (vocalist and lead guitarist) Teri Gender Bender is a visionary in the punk-rock genre that has collaborated with some of the greatest names in rock, such as Iggy Pop and John Frusciante. Le Butcherettes’ performances are wild, unorthodox and completely off-hinged. Terri and her bandmates pour blood over themselves, show off real pig heads on stage and use butcher knives, brooms and other props that fits with their theme. Except, rather than do it for shock value (like, say, Lady Gaga’s infamous meat dress), Teri views these violent, grotesque displays as a reflection of her own culture.
Teri Gender Bender is obviously not the soloist’s real name – she was born Teresa Suárez Cosío in , in the city of Denver. Her father was a Spanish prison guard while her mother moved from Guadalajara, Mexico, and was able to relay a lot of the country’s rich culture to her daughter. Teri has fond memories of Den
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