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Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland's Girl Bands

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The McKinleys, The Ettes, Strawberry Switchblade, Sophisticated Boom Boom, Twinsets, His Latest Flame, Sunset Gun, Lungleg, Pink Kross, Sally Skull, Hello Skinny and The Hedrons. Ignored by the industry and deprived of the global success afforded to the male-dominated bands of the day, Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland's Girl Bands is a celebration of the women and the music of yesteryear, and a rallying cry to the female talent of tomorrow. Blending personal anecdotes with a scrapbook-style audio-visual aesthetic, Since Yesterday takes us on a decade-by-decade adventure, crafting the ultimate visual mixtape. Discover unheard demos, lost archives, and rare performances that celebrate the Game Changers, Trailblazers, Popstars, Post Punks and Pioneers who never compromised, and subsequently got lost in time. The film takes a critical look at the barriers women have faced making music in the past, and still face today. It asks how we can inspire young women to make music, if those who do so are continuously erased from our cultural history. Written and narrated by award-nominated musician Carla J. Easton, this is a powerful global story told through a local lens.

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Marina Ashioti Little White Lies 01/21/2025
It’s energetic, lively and an impactful testament to these women’s boldness and perseverance. Go to Full Review Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film 05/05/2025
3.5/5
What comes across, despite the hurdles, is the immense camaraderie and collectivism that has strengthened down the years. Go to Full Review Jack Walters Loud and Clear Reviews 01/18/2025
3.5/5
"Since Yesterday: The Untold Story Of Scotland’s Girl Bands is a powerful documentary that shines a light on a long-forgotten corner of music history in Scotland." Go to Full Review Alistair Harkness Scotsman 01/03/2025
4/5
Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland's Girl Bands fulfils its titular promise by excavating the stories of a handful of bands that might have had a seminal influence on the music scene had it not been so regressive. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Blair Young

Director

Carla J. Easton

Director

Carla J. Easton

Narrator

Beth Allan

Producer

Sinead Kirwan

Producer

Miranda Stern

Producer

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Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland's Girl Bands

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Synopsis The McKinleys, The Ettes, Strawberry Switchblade, Sophisticated Boom Boom, Twinsets, His Latest Flame, Sunset Gun, Lungleg, Pink Kross, Sally Skull, Hello Skinny and The Hedrons. Ignored by the industry and deprived of the global success afforded to the male-dominated bands of the day, Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland's Girl Bands is a celebration of the women and the music of yesteryear, and a rallying cry to the female talent of tomorrow. Blending personal anecdotes with a scrapbook-style audio-visual aesthetic, Since Yesterday takes us on a decade-by-decade adventure, crafting the ultimate visual mixtape. Discover unheard demos, lost archives, and rare performances that celebrate the Game Changers, Trailblazers, Popstars, Post Punks and Pioneers who never compromised, and subsequently got lost in time. The film takes a critical look at the barriers women have faced making music in the past, and still face today. It asks how we can inspire young women to make music, if those who do so are continuously erased from our cultural history. Written and narrated by award-nominated musician Carla J. Easton, this is a powerful global story told through a local lens.
Director
Blair Young, Carla J. Easton
Producer
Beth Allan, Sinead Kirwan, Miranda Stern
Production Co
Forest of Black
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 34m