The Feminist Review

Kimya Dawson‘s music has been fantastic for years, and is becoming newly popular thanks to its prominence in the recent hit film Juno.

Kimya’s playful and bold approach to songwriting is delightfully refreshing. She entertains kids and adults alike. And while her unique sound rests in its childlike melodies and rhythms, she doesn’t take on an innocent young girl persona to attract fans.

Kimya’s lyrics range from goofy and fun to deeply political, and best of all, can be goofy, fun, deep and political all at the same time.

She shares messages that are particularly important for young women to hear (check out “i like giants” “everything’s alright” and “the competition”) simply relevant (“loose lips” and “12/26″).

Filed under: music on July 25th, 2008 by Anna Lisa