Twin sisters Mercedes and Phoenix Arn-Horn, hailing from Canada, are transforming the raw spirit of ’90s grunge into a modern feminist manifesto under the name Softcult.
Blending layers of grunge, shoegaze, and alternative rock with activism, the duo isn’t just making music—they’re crafting a language of solidarity.
In their world, distortion isn’t a scream; it’s a form of resistance.
“She Said, He Said” is more than just a song—it’s a direct challenge to gender inequality, harassment, and silence.
Mercedes’ voice carries rage, vulnerability, and a demand for justice all at once.
The lyrics echo every woman who has ever been disbelieved:
“If a flower isn’t blooming, don’t blame the flower—change the soil it’s growing in.”
Softcult continues their activism beyond the stage with their feminist zine called “Scripture.”
Every song, every video, every visual builds a political aesthetic—proving that feminism isn’t just discourse, it’s a mode of production.
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“She Said, He Said” feels like witnessing the rebirth of the Riot Grrrl movement in the 2020s.
Softcult’s sound fuses Bikini Kill’s fury with My Bloody Valentine’s emotional depth.
This isn’t just protest—it’s a space for healing: music transformed into the purest form of solidarity.
