The Lesbians on Ecstasy want you to dance. Not only that, they want you to dance to classic lezzie tunes revamped into club hits - discerning ears can pick out references to Melissa Etheridge, Tracy Chapman, the Indigo Girls, and other members of the queer canon in their songs. Nevertheless, they are 100% original, and one of my favorite bands to shake it to (and also interview). This video is very much in the spirit of 1970s lesbian feminist activism, but it’s not satirical or ironic - a reminder that feminism isn’t/wasn’t (only) about wearing ponchos and brandishing the lady-symbol but also about “yo, look around you, it’s awesome we’ve found each other.”
In celebration of spring (fingers crossed), enjoy this video. Who knows, it may inspire you to go for a walk in the forest and check out some tree vulvas too.



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WOW!!!!! I just danced to this twice in my mother's office and come summer I'll burn it. Thank you, thank you , thank you. This makes me beyond happy. Wow, wow ,wow, wow. OY! Wow!!! This is my new theme song and I'm not even lesbian.
Posted by Myra
April 7, 2008, 10:16 PM
Lezzies are playing Montreal tonight, with Thundrah and Mixel Pixel! At Les Saints, 30 St. Catherine West.
Posted by Anna
April 19, 2008, 1 PM
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