Monthly Inspirations || Kate Nash

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     I've spoken about Kate Nash a couple of times over here on my blog, so I think now it's finally time to write a post celebrating the intelligent, feminist beauty that is Miss. Nash. If we flash back to 2007, Kate exploded onto the indie pop music scene with her hit single 'Foundations' which explored the love/hate relationship that Kate must've experienced during her younger years. From then on we saw Kate as a kitsch girly girl, who could kick arse and had a firm stance on what she considered right and wrong, along with some playful songs on her album such as 'Skeleton Song' and 'Mouthwash'. I personally remember going out to buy a physical copy of her album and I instantly fell in love and even after her few years of absence that love is still going strong.

    After her burst of success, Kate disappeared from the music industry and what came back was a grown up 26 year old, who's new ambition was to let her inner feminist come out and play. Kate's latest album 'Girl Talk', came out in 2013 and has really set a cornerstone not only for her old and new fans but for music, when the single 'Under-Estimate The Girl' burst onto the scene instant criticism was thrown left, right and centre because Kate broke her old ways and the normal constraints for female singers in the 21st Century. I believe self expression was the key theme behind this album, as you can really hear Kate letting go of any boundaries whether it's through her lyrical choices or her singing/screaming patterns.

    As well as this, Kate's feminist views have kicked started the rolling stone for many young girls who look up to her along with my own views. Before 2012, I was absolutely clueless towards feminism due to the fact that it's not taught in UK high schools and the fact that most people consider feminism to be a controversial/taboo subject, which they shouldn't. Following the release of 'Girl Talk' modern femininity started to rise through social media, whether it was small like tumblr posts or global news like the arresting of Pussy Riot. However, personally the views and extremely honest opinion from Kate encouraged myself and many other individuals to delve into the world of feminism and as an 18 year old in 2014, I am proud to stand up for myself and say 'I am a feminist'; and like Kate says in her lyrics "well if that offends you, then fuck you!" because feminism is what's bridging the gap between equal rights. Kate has been able to create this safe haven, called the 'girl gang' that promotes girls (and guys) to stand up for their own beliefs whether that makes you different from the crowd or not, which I think is truly inspirational.

    Before unleashing myself into a complete feminist debate, I'd like to encourage anyone and everybody to go check out Kate Nash's work, whether it be her music or the work she's inspired her fans to create due to her extensive knowledge and thirst for equality, while having a great time and dressing impeccably.