Looking back at the Cast of Characters, the list of sources is overwhelmingly male. Looking back at the music scene in Noughties Britain, it shouldn't be a shock.
Someone I knew at that time would refuse to watch a band with a female lead singer because they were “all shit.” How he knew this without ever watching them is another question. Sadly I think this close minded approach was more the norm at the time.
Pretty sure that's mentioned in one of the articles I linked back to you. That's a real shame, so many great bands, including The Long Blondes, he'd miss out on due to sexist views. Wonder if he's changed his tune
Someone I knew at that time would refuse to watch a band with a female lead singer because they were “all shit.” How he knew this without ever watching them is another question. Sadly I think this close minded approach was more the norm at the time.
Pretty sure that's mentioned in one of the articles I linked back to you. That's a real shame, so many great bands, including The Long Blondes, he'd miss out on due to sexist views. Wonder if he's changed his tune