Bambix

Bambix
Bambix live 2017
Bambix live 2017
Background information
OriginNijmegen, Netherlands
Genrespunk rock, queercore, riot grrrl
Years active1988-present
LabelsVitaminepillen Records, Go-Kart Records, Rookie Records, Daemon Records [1]
MembersWillia "Wick Bambix" van Houdt (guitar, vocals)
Burn von Pey (bass)
Don Cardeneo (drums)[2]
Past membersNathalie Delisse (guitar, vocals)
Maniet Voets (bass, vocals), Peter Dragt (drums), Patrick Schappert (bass),[3] Beer (drums), Maniet (bass)[4]

Bambix is a Dutch punk band founded in Nijmegen in 1988. Their music can also be categorized as riot grrrl or queercore.[5] Their music is melodic punk, driven by female vocals. Bambix has been indexed as a significant musical export of the Netherlands.[6] Bambix has named Propaghandi, NOFX, Dixie Chicks, Leonard Cohen, Mary Black, Indigo Girls, Michelle Shocked, and early Eagles as musical influences.[7][8]

History

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Bambix was founded in 1988 by Wick Bambix (Willia van Houdt) as an all-women band. The name "Bambix" comes from a manufacturer of baby food in the Netherlands.[8] Wick had the idea to form a band, and put ads in various newspapers to find other band members.[7] Wick has said that, being a woman in punk, she has had lit cigarettes thrown at her hair on stage, as well as overt threats of rape.[9] Over the years, as band members left and were replaced, Bambix has evolved from an all-women band to a woman-fronted band.[1] Wick is the primary songwriter.[10]

Bambix has shared the stage with Bad Religion, Terrorgruppe,[10] Fabulous Disaster, GBH,[10] Good Riddance, The Ataris, Sepultura, Pennywise, Snuff, Snapcase, Instigators, Toy Dolls, Pascow, and Cock Sparrer, among others.[11][12] Recently Wick Bambix has put out a solo album The Pariah's Promise (Rookie Records, 2023) and also performed solo shows.[13][14] The single from this album is the song Solitary.[15]

Discography

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Bambix has released seven studio albums,[4] three of which were on the German indie punk label Vitaminepillen Records.[16] Two studio albums were released by the European-wide label Go-Kart Records. Bambix has also released 4 EPs.[2]

Studio albums

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  1. Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking (Gap Recordings, 1992)
  2. Crossing Common Borders (Vitaminepillen Records, 1995)[17][18]
  3. Leitmotiv (Vitaminepillen Records, 1998)[19]
  4. What's in a Name (Vitaminepillen Records (Germany)/Daemon Records (USA), 2000)[20]
  5. Club Matuchek (Go-Kart Records Europe, 2004)[21][22]
  6. Bleeding in a Box (Go-Kart Records Europe, 2008)[23]
  7. The Storytailor (Rookie Records, 2012)[24]

Singles and EPs

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  • They Even Took The Memory 7" EP (Intelnet Records, 1989)
  • Rough & Mean, split with Beaucoup De Cadavres (Gonzo Circus, 1992)
  • To Call a Spade a Spade EP (Vitaminepillen Records, 1996)
  • Klasse, split EP with Skin of Tears (Vitaminepillen, 1999)
  • Annie single (Nix Gut Records, 2000)
  • Ritalin EP (Vitaminepillen, 2002)[25]
  • 3:15am, split-EP with Johnnie Rook (Major Label, 2011)[7][26]
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References

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  1. ^ a b Hiller, Joachim (2004-11-01). "INTERVIEWS: BAMBIX: Older, not wiser" (in German). Ox-Fanzine. Archived from the original on 2023-05-14. Retrieved 2023-05-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ^ a b "Bambix". Discogs. Archived from the original on 2022-05-09. Retrieved 2022-05-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ^ Schneider, Katrin (2008-04-01). "INTERVIEWS: BAMBIX: Viva la Jägermeister" (in German). Ox-Fanzine. Archived from the original on 2023-05-14. Retrieved 2023-05-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ^ a b "Bambix". Daemon Records. Archived from the original on 2023-05-14. Retrieved 2023-05-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ^ Shapiro, Gregg (2005-06-26). "Girlymen and queer others". Bay Area Reporter. 35 (21): 45.
  6. ^ Kroeske, Sieb; Fictoor, Joke (2009). "Exportwaarde van de Nederlandse populaire muziek" (PDF) (in Dutch). Buma Cultuur Handelsblad.
  7. ^ a b c "Bambix vs. Johnny Rook - Die Bands interviewen sich gegenseitig zur '3:15 am' Split" (in German). Burn Your Ears Webzine. 2011-08-16. Archived from the original on 2023-05-14. Retrieved 2023-05-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ^ a b Hiller, Joachim (1996). "INTERVIEWS: BAMBIX" (in German). Ox-Fanzine. Archived from the original on 2023-05-14. Retrieved 2023-05-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  9. ^ Yeulet, V. (2015). Women Make Noise: Girl Bands from Motown to the Modern. Aurora Metro Publications Ltd. ISBN 978-0956632913.
  10. ^ a b c Herzer, Uschi (2000-03-01). "INTERVIEWS: BAMBIX" (in German). Ox-Fanzine. Archived from the original on 2023-05-14. Retrieved 2023-05-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  11. ^ Hereth, Simon (2023-03-09). "BACK TO FUTURE OPEN-AIR GIBT LINE-UP FÜR 2023 BEKANNT" (in German). Away From Life Fanzine.
  12. ^ McNaughton, Allan (1989-06-01). "Issue 73: New Bands: Bambix". Maximum Rocknroll.
  13. ^ "Wick Bambix und ihr erstes Soloalbum "The Pariah's Promise"" (in German). Rock Times. 2023-04-29.
  14. ^ Joachim Hiller (2023-08-01). "Interviews: Wick Bambix: No angel" (in German). Ox Fanzine. Archived from the original on 2024-01-11. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  15. ^ "VIDEOPREMIERE: WICK BAMBIX "SOLITARY"". Ox Fanzine. 2023-06-20. Archived from the original on 2023-06-22. Retrieved 2023-06-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  16. ^ Mieschka (2004-12-12). "Bambix" (in German). Voice of Culture. Archived from the original on 2021-06-17. Retrieved 2021-06-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  17. ^ Hiller, Joachim (2016-02-01). "Reviews: BAMBIX: Crossing Common Borders" (in German). Ox-Fanzine.
  18. ^ Hiller, Joachim (1996). "Reviews: BAMBIX: Crossing Common Borders CD" (in German). Ox-Fanzine.
  19. ^ Hiller, Joachim (2016-08-01). "Reviews: BAMBIX: Leitmotiv" (in German). Ox-Fanzine.
  20. ^ Hiller, Joachim (2000-12-01). "Reviews: BAMBIX: What´s In A Name LP/CD" (in German). Ox-Fanzine.
  21. ^ Gorman, Bobby (2012-11-22). "Reviews: Bambix — Club Matuchek". ThePunkSite.com.
  22. ^ Bohnensack, André (2004-09-01). "Reviews: BAMBIX: Club Matuchek CD" (in German). Ox-Fanzine.
  23. ^ Schneider, Katrin (2008-02-01). "Reviews: BAMBIX: Bleeding In A Box" (in German). Ox-Fanzine.
  24. ^ Flanell, Gary (2012-02-01). "Reviews: BAMBIX: The Storytailor" (in German). Ox-Fanzine.
  25. ^ Hiller, Joachim (2002-09-01). "Reviews: BAMBIX: Ritalin MCD" (in German). Ox-Fanzine.
  26. ^ "Johnnie Rook: A Few Percent of Madness". Stalker Magazine. 2011-08-29.
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