The Male Gaze (PH)

 

They wear girl scout outfits when they perform, How cool is that?!!?

I don't know much about this band as they aren't very active in this project (more on that later) and have only ever officially released this split with P-iple; which I cannot find anything on them either so I consider this a possible two for one discog? The reason why I'm not listing P-iple on the title is because I know they have a couple of independent songs away from this split but I'm unsure of their entire discog, so for the sake of neatness consider this a TMG discog with a bonus

I'm not quit sure where to start when talking about this band so I think I'll just throw out some fun facts and random information The Male Gaze (TMG, not to be confused with the garage band Male Gaze) is a band from Manila, Philippines that is fronted by Mich Dulce and while that name might sound familiar for her more media heavy projects like being a fashion designer and also being a contestant on the celebrity version of the Pinoy big brother ; she has also been a member of previous riot grrl, feminist inspired bands such as "Death by Tampon" (love that name) and "Us - 2, Evil - 0".

   

If you couldn't tell already this band is heavily heavily inspired by other feminist, DIY, groups that have come before them such as Le Tigre, Bikini Kill, Bratmobile and Sleater-Kinney ; so if you're a fan of those bands or of the feminist, garage punk genre in general I highly recommend this band; another noteworthy member is Maria Reodica who is in the bands "The Buildings" (also very good band, different genre completely might add them later) and "Brain Twins". They love poking jabs at societal norms and give a big middle fingers in the face of those who are against rights for all and universal equality, I'm including a short interview done with CNN Philippines which is a recommended watch if you want to know a little more about them or their band's ideology; only about 3 minutes long so give it a listen

For your listening pleasure, The Male Gaze / P-iple

The Male Gaze / P-iPLE - The Boss of Me / Oh, My Goodness! (2019)

1. The Male Gaze - The Boss of Me

2. Commander Salamander 

3. The Male Gaze - Someday

4. P-iPLE - Oh, My Goodness!

5. P-iPLE - Don't Lie , Stage Girl

6. P-iPLE - Frankensteiner