With a desire to bring change within an angry world, Shawna Potter formed feminist punk band War on Women in 2010. Potter was pissed at the world and music was a chance to make a stand. Potter felt things were getting worse and she didn't want to hold back how she felt. Music was a way to rally for a change.
There have been great strides in the acceptance of feminism. But, any time society takes a step forward, there will always be people who are resistent. So, War on Women continues to have the same topics in their songs.
One way to describe Potter's stage presense would be comfortable. Growing up she was always interested in performing arts and was involved with theater. Eventually Potter traded theater in for a guitar and got into punk music. Her music is important because it has a message that means so much to Potter and so many people who attend War on Women shows.
Letting go of what society expects from her and being free is something Potter takes pride in. However, taking a stand means having to be informed, which is something that Shawna is. She has written a book called "Making Spaces Safer." She also runs a podcast labeled "But Her Lyrics." This is not only a fun interview about Potter's journey in music, but it's extremely informative one too. Check out Potter's work below.
Website: https://shawnapotter.com/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shawnapotter
War on Women Bandcamp: https://waronwomen.bandcamp.com/album/wonderful-hell
War on Women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waronwomen/?hl=en
War on Women Twitter: https://twitter.com/waronwomenband
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2cRFZn5EhqH0Wu1gHlOHlz?si=m0QHfCHWRamsraEpImwqDw
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/war-on-women/494908340
