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She Her Sir, a queer Cajun multimedia artist and musician, drifts between the streets of New Orleans and the vast cityscape of Los Angeles. They are the creative force behind She Her Sir, one half of the dark-wave duo You Can Call Me Sir, and the bassist for LA’s punk staple, Agender. Their distinct electro, post-punk sound delves into themes of consent, power dynamics, and self-discovery. She Her Sir offers a raw and unapologetic reawakening of self.
Now, they have released their haunting self-titled debut EP, She Her Sir, exploring themes of love, community, and the path from pain to healing.
“This project is very personal to me,” they say. “After being ostracized post-divorce and feeling abandoned by my community, like I was left for dead, I was suicidal and desperate. With the support of loved ones and my punk band in LA, I rebuilt my life and reclaimed my narrative. I hope this EP resonates with anyone who listens and offers a glimpse of hope when facing darkness.”
The EP intricately explores the complex dynamics of erasure and the empowering act of reclaiming one’s agency in the face of societal neglect. Sir’s soundscape masterfully blends melancholic and hopeful tones, providing a powerful reminder that light and recovery can emerge from darkness. After all, we all want to feel better. With she her sir, Sir revisits their origins and boldly reinvents them with a mesmerizing blend of music, memory, metaphor, and identity.
The album opens with the reverent buzz synth of I Begin, a hymn of soul reclamation with angelic vocals floating over a gentle groove of synths.
Howling is a vivid dream of intense sensuality. The song, wrapped in fervent emotion, retraces Michel’s personal voyage back to their Southern roots, celebrating the rich essence of New Orleans and its lively queer artistic community. Howling beautifully blends a tender love song with a tender lullaby to fleeting memories. This piece marks the beginning of their new path of self-discovery and insight. A stirring homage to Sir’s New Orleans roots and the city’s subversive queer arts scene, the video for “Howling” was recently screened at the NOVAC Music Video Showcase in New Orleans.
Watch the video for “Howling” below:
Following that is Hold Me Down, their sultry voice cutting through the music with fierce determination. It’s the kind of song that lingers in the corners of your mind, its hook an insistent companion throughout the day. The melody intertwines with the rhythm, creating an intoxicating blend that urges you to blare it loudly when you’re ready to face the world, making your next move with a newfound resolve. The song’s intensity and allure transform the mundane into the extraordinary,
Finally, We All Want To Feel Better pleads for a fresh start, a day with less pain in our lives, so we can be our best selves going forward. The song is a heartfelt appeal, a wish for a future where the burdens of yesterday are lifted, allowing us to step into tomorrow with hope and renewed strength. It’s a gentle reminder that even in our darkest moments, the desire for better days is a universal thread that binds us all.
Listen to the EP below:
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