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After leaving Universal to gain creative control, they embraced a fierce DIY path , handling their own costumes, music videos, and marketing. Musical Themes and Impact

Their music, often described as "melodic punk" or "grunge," addresses heavy social themes through a lens of female empowerment. the soap girls 7.jpg

The band’s name is rooted in their childhood in Cape Town, South Africa. Starting at ages 8 and 9, the sisters performed as street buskers, singing to raise funds for local hospitals and children's homes. After leaving Universal to gain creative control, they

As teenagers, they were signed to Universal Records and released the hit album Xperience in 2011, which topped the South African charts. Visual Identity and Performance Art Starting at ages 8 and 9, the sisters

The sisters often perform in elaborate headpieces and body paint, challenging traditional gender norms and feminist expectations.

Their aesthetic has led to both high acclaim and intense criticism. They have famously faced backlash from "punk purists" and venue owners for their bold, "unapologetic" appearances.