The casual sexism in the music scene drives me crazy

The things people do sometimes are literally completely ridiculous.

For example, the other day, I had a double date with my friend. I knew her date was in a band similar to mine so I was asking him questions about it. He mentioned a venue I played at, and I said we loved playing there on our last tour.

He agreed that it’s a good venue, otherwise no interest in my band. Instead he turns and asks my boyfriend what band he’s in, and a bunch of questions about music. My boyfriend isn’t even interested in music. Stuff like this happens ALL THE TIME.

And of course, none of my bandmates understand… because they’re men… it’s death by a million splinters. My bandmates get asked about the writing process, and influences, I get asked what gloves I wear and how I learned to sing like that. UGH.