Meet Me @ The Altar Redefines Refusal In Latest Single “Hit Like A Girl”
Meet Me @ The Altar – Photography by Lyndsey Byrnes
It is long overdue time for women of color to be taking center stage in the pop-punk scene, and now thanks to Edith Johnson (vocals), Téa Campbell (bass and guitar), and Ada Juarez (drums), Meet Me @ The Altar is ready to break the barrier. One of Fueled by Ramen’s most recent signings, the all-girl, up-and-coming pop-punk band is spearheading a rebirth of a genre heavily dominated by all-male, all-white bands. Drawing inspiration from their experiences as women of color, collaborating via YouTube, and taking their passion for pop-punk to a new level, the trio’s music is empowering, infectious, and fearlessly hard-hitting – just like their newest single, “Hit Like A Girl.”
Tied to misogyny, disrespect, and condescension, the band puts an artistic, feminist twist on the phrase, boldly asking in retaliation, “So what if we hit like girls?” Through hard-hitting pop-rock, deep electric guitar, and an instrumental breakdown that captures the feeling of preparing for revolution, “Hit Like A Girl,” is the perfect punk anthem for girls who are ready to stand up and hit back.
For Meet Me @ The Altar, hitting like a girl isn’t a bad thing. It means to be as strong as those coming at them with criticism. It means to “revolt” and “refuse,” as their lyrics scream. It means to stand by other women in support of them, and it means to never take less than you deserve.
“To all the aspiring womxn musicians out there, you are just as capable of succeeding even if the odds seem to be against you. As long as you make music that you enjoy, nothing can stop you from getting to where you want to be.”
Meet Me @ The Altar for Amplify Her Voice
With a sound inspired by The Wonder Years and Stand Atlantic, Meet Me @ The Altar use their sound to push forward the idea that feminine strength also deserves a place at the forefront of loud, captivating music and on stage. “Hit Like A Girl,” is a bold and brave anthem, the kind that young girls need to hear these days, and the kind that also proves exactly how Johnson, Campbell, and Juarez are the perfect driving forces behind the push for a more inclusive and diverse genre.
“We envision the future of pop-punk to be a more diverse community,” Meet Me @ The Altar tells Amplify Her Voice. “We hope to influence this genre to be more welcoming to women and people of color.”
Keep hitting, girls. Meet Me @ The Altar has your back.
Stream “Hit Like A Girl”