The Jesea Lee Show #51 - Scene Queen
Jul 9, 2024
Scene Queen, a musician known for her playful bimbo core style, discusses her latest album, "Hot Singles In Your Area," and her current Summer School festival tour. She shares insights about the provocative themes in her song "18 Plus" and whether she's an industry plant. Inspired by Paris Hilton, she reveals her journey through music and connection to social issues. The conversation also touches on the shifting dynamics in festival lineups and the importance of female representation in the industry.
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Denied Early Industry Shortcut
- Scene Queen recounts being 27 and would have tried being a musician earlier if she were an "industry plant."
- She explains her long path into music and how people misread quick success as planting.
Bimbocore Reclaims Y2K Femininity
- Scene Queen blends pop punk, emo, trap metal and coins it 'bimbocore' to reclaim hyper‑femininity.
- She uses humor and Y2K aesthetics to critique patriarchy while keeping it fun.
Festival Set Laughed Through
- Scene Queen describes playing Download Festival and laughing through the set because the crowd was huge and receptive.
- She says UK crowds matched her humor and made the massive festival feel fun not terrifying.