National Best Friends Day came and went this week, but that doesn't change the intent of sharing good music.
Initiation by members of the reformed Lo-Ball, an all-female cast has come together to record and share "Womanthem," a cover of The Bouncing Souls' "Manthem," under the moniker of We Are Radio Noi$e.
Appearing on the song are vocalists Emily “Agent M” Whitehurst (Tsunami Bomb, Survival Guide), Gwendolyn and Lucy Giles (Dog Party), Betty Carmellini and Jenni McElrath (Red Five, The Wicked Wives). Musicians include, Lissa Grunfeld (Lo-Ball, The Pandoras) and JC Brandy (Lo-Ball, Lunchbox) on guitars, Claudia Monique Rossi (Lo-Ball, Halo Friendlies) on drums, and singer/songwriter, Shanti Wintergate (Solo, Play Date) on bass, with backing gang vocals courtesy of Alison Berry (Moonily, King Mala), Ginger Pooley and her daughter Talula.
"The song 'Manthem' has always resonated with us as a shout-out to friendship, camaraderie, and the relentless spirit of unity,” the collective says in a statement issued by Epitaph Records. “Whether we listen through our speakers turned up to 11 or watch the Bouncing Souls perform it live, it's always a good time. Our aim was not merely to recreate what was already a brilliant track, but to pay homage to its enduring message while infusing our unique (female) perspective and energy."
