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Bianca Casady Does It HerselfAs a record label owner, Bianca releases albums by queer artists such as Bunny Rabbit, a queer hip-hop artist whose tracks are produced by her partner, Black Cracker. Also on the label is out guitarist-vocalist Diane Cluck and a new artist whom Bianca describes as a "boy/man" named Quinn Walker, who is "very special" and reminds her of her brothers — "imperfect and lovable." Generally, there is not much rhyme or reason to her label decisions. "It happens on a whim, very intuitively," Bianca said. But Bianca is very aware of artists' rights to creative control, which is something she said CocoRosie has luckily never had to worry about with Touch and Go. "They never had the chance to take any creative control away, nor did they ever try," she said. "They are amazing in this right, and [it's] the fundamental reason for working with them." Even those who might not be a fan of CocoRosie's esoteric pop can appreciate the cinematic art of their videos, such as the one for latest single, "Rainbowarriors." Bianca is decked out in drag as a soldier, a juxtaposition to her soft sing-song vocals. A former model, Bianca said she loves being in front of a camera. CocoRosie's video for "Rainbowarriors":
Bianca said, however, that modeling was also "painful." "It's a real hooker business," she said. "We need shelters for young models who are getting taken advantage [of] by everyone in the industry. It's modern slavery in terms of a never-ending system that the only way out is to quit. This goes for everyone that isn't at the very top." She also admitted, however, that modeling is self-explorative: "I discovered so much about myself." As a woman with such strong opinions and unusual ideas, it's hard to believe Bianca could slip by unnoticed — especially sporting her rattail, faux mustache and colorful makeup. It could be that her eccentricity is chalked up to her being an artist and sometimes an expatriate, but Bianca — and CocoRosie — are not only about being, well, queer. There's something in their lyrics that hint at just being who you are, no matter what that might make other people think: "If you look hard you can find a Rainbow trail/It's deep inside you/Fear not you're a rainbowarrior." For more on Bianca Casady and CocoRosie, visit the band's official website, MySpace or Bianca's website. |
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Wow...
The love and admiration I have for CocoRosie just went up at least 10 points. I never realized Bianca was involved in so many other activities! Very interesting read, Bianca had a lot of great quotes. I especially loved this one:
"My sexuality is explored in my work," Bianca said, "[but it's] more my gender than my sexual preference. It's really not about being gay or ungay, it's about being yourself in a patriarchal, heterocentric, heteronormative, monotheistic world. It's always the changing question and answer, and it's the forefront of my work."
Fantastic article!
double wow's!
Thank you so much for officially introducing me to CocoRosie. I think their music/art is beautifully creative. I am in awe of their talents. "Animals" is an amazing tune/poetic life story. I think I am in love with Bianca.queer as in questioning heterosexism and definition of gender
yep
this article really clears up a lot of things about cocorosie, especially their more controversial and politically charged songs such as "jesus loves me," and "by your side," also, a lot of haters/critics of cocorosie dislike their music because they sound too weird and pretentious, but they're missing the entire point of cocorosie!
"it's about being yourself in a patriarchal, heterocentric, heteronormative, monotheistic world. It's always the changing question and answer, and it's the forefront of my work." ha. that's the absolute coolest thing i've heard from bianca about her work and cocorosie.
also, i suppose this definition of "queer" sums bianca and all of her work:
"The term is sometimes used as a verb. To queer something is to replace normative, heterosexual values with values of minority sexualities, in effect, to make non-normative values the norm."
thanks for this article... actual info is sparse about bianca and her sister sierra, because a lot of times they just seem really weird/spinning tall tales in their interviews (when theyre together they get really crazy/almost nonsensical in a whimsical way). i like that weirdness, but i really wouldn't call it weird. i call it refreshing.
Hooray CocoRosie!
I have been a fan of CocoRosie since the first time I heard "By Your Side." I didn't know Bianca was queer, though it doesn't surprise me at all, and I did suspect. It's the mustache and the whole video for "Rainbowarriors" that did it.
Oddly enough, it's her sister Sierra I have the crush on. Ha.
I'm so glad CocoRosie is
I'm so glad CocoRosie is getting more attention!
I thought both sisters were queer. I watched an interview in which Bianca said that both she and her sister were dating the same woman...
i think bianca or sierra was
i always loved
i always loved Cocorosie....and reading this article made me appreciate them more as a band and an inspiration. interesting read. :)
im in love with that particular video/song...most beautiful thing ive seen in a while.
Cocorosie - YES!
Although everything coming from the sisters is brilliant (check out Sierras Band the "Metallic Falcons") I can't wait to hear more music from them combined as CocoRosie.
Thanx AfterEllen.com you're great!
pretty cool!
i V never thought about she should v done this, she is a real genius, yes, she is really the one who makes miracles!
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CococococoRosieeeeee
Love them..
The first song I heard from them was "Promise", and I loved it immediately. It's kind of trippy, and I love their voices so much.
This band is so awesome.
what they were arrested for
bianca's stash
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgLBTwn-GP8&feature=related
cocorosie!