Mercedes Arn-Horn of Softcult: Reclaiming Authenticity Through Grunge-Shoegaze and Riot Grrrl Ethics

Shoegaze grungers Softcult's Mercedes Arn-Horn joins Tori Kravitz for a new episode of She's With The Band, where she remembers how the heavy scene was in 2014 and how it has evolved, becoming more inclusive. She also discusses why the band took the shoegaze turn, and how it feels to be known 'by Hayley f*cking Williams!'.   / mercedesarnhorn     / softcultband   00:00 - 0:23 - Coming up... 0:23 - 1:12 - Intro 1:12 - 2:27 - Growing up online 2:27 - 4:00 - Social Media 4:00 - 5:36 - Softcult’s branding 5:36 - 9:37 - Being authentic as a band 9:37 - 13:47 - Embracing yourself 13:47 - 15:35 - The photo that gave you away 15:35 - 17:38 - Having a supportive family 17:38 - 19:53 - The evolution of the scene 19:53 - 24:17 - 16/25 24:17 - 28:18 - From being naïve to resistant 28:18 - 30:36 - Getting ready to release an album 30:36 - 35:15 - Going shoegaze 35:15 - 37:43 - Learning cinematography 37:43 - 39:08 - Being a band’s band 39:08 - 41:07 - From the bedroom to a sold out show in Tokyo 41:07 - 47:36 - Most jaw-dropping moments 47:36 - Outro She's with the Band, the show that aims to amplify the voices of women and femme people on stage, backstage, and in the business, hosted by Tori Kravitz. Subscribe to She's With the Band for more episodes including Kittie, Jinjer, Knocked Loose + more https://linktr.ee/swtbpod   / torikravitz     / swtbpod   Visit https://knotfest.com for Premium Heavy Content   / knotfest   #interview #torikravitz #sheswiththeband #softcult