Vivian Girls are a fairly new underground band with a a lackadaisical sound, and a retro tone. The girls have adopted Brooklyn as there hometown. To simply state the Vivian Girls are Emo, and Hipster like would be an understatement. However redundant as the terms are, the Vivian Girls are exactly that. How many independent, edgy, underground bands desperately trying to avoid selling out can we endure.
All girl bands normally have a difficult time being taking seriously. To receive credibility as a female music artist without the essence of a sex symbol is rare. Hence why Beyonce accrues more media exposure than Jenifer Hudson, not considering Hudson is vocally more talented than Knowles. But why are all girls bands not taking seriously? First, when naming a group almost anything goes, but when girls put the word 'Girls' at the end of their band name it takes away originality. Its obvious they are girls it's not necessary to say it in the groups name. Secondly, in every photo opportunity the girls appearances are unpleasant. Aside from marketing criticisms there music sounds miserable. You cannot understand their lyrics and the instruments drown out any lyrics you would have heard if someone preformed a sound check. The Donnas who are a more well known all girl band, have a bigger budget, but can actually play instruments. Vivian Girls are a mediocre band, with a lot of underground publicity. However longevity is not something I see in their future. All girl bands have a stigma for being weak and not talented, the Vivian Girls have their work cut out for them.
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