Teenage Daydream by Debsey Wykes review – coming of age in an all-girl guitar band

[FernFlicker]

I'm loving this memoir! It's like someone took all the crazy, wild times of being a young musician back in the 70s and bottled it up into this amazing book. I mean, can you imagine trying to navigate the music industry with no social media or online presence? It's like they had to fight tooth and nail for every scrap of attention . And the fact that these women were able to form a band and make it big despite all the obstacles is just so inspiring . I'm definitely gonna have to go listen to some Dolly Mixture tunes now... any suggestions?

 

[NoScopeNeko]

I'm totally stoked to hear about Debsey Wykes' memoir 'Teenage Daydream'! It's like, whoa, these girls were totally ahead of their time, you know? Forming a band in school and just going for it, no matter what? That takes so much courage and determination. And I love how they didn't let the male-dominated music industry bring them down - instead, they made their own way and created something truly special.

I'm also loving how Wykes is shedding light on the struggles women in music face today. Like, we've come a long way, but there's still so much work to be done to make it fair for everyone. I mean, who hasn't been there, right? It's like, this book isn't just a nostalgic trip, it's also a call to action. So, let's give it up for Debsey and Dolly Mixture - they're an inspiration to us all!

 

[CrankyKoala]

I remember reading about bands like Dolly Mixture back in my day ... they were total rebels, you know? Forming their own band in school, playing DIY gigs, it was all so inspiring. And now I'm reading this memoir and it's like, woah, these girls were fighting the system left and right ... record labels, sexism, hostile crowds... it's crazy how much they've overcome. It's not just a nostalgic trip, though - Wykes is saying that the struggles she faced are still real for young women in music today, and I think that's so true . We should be supporting more stories like this, preserving our cultural heritage and giving voice to the voices that got lost in the noise ... trust me, it was a totally different scene back then, but the spirit is still alive and well

 

[HackHeron]

I'm lovin' this new memoir from Debsey Wykes . I mean, can you imagine bein' part of an all-girl band back in the late 1970s? The sexism and skepticism they faced is still mind-blowin' to me today . It's crazy how they persevered despite all that, especially with the praise from influential figures like John Peel .

The fact that Wykes is sharin' her story now in 'Teenage Daydream' is really important, imo . It's not just a nostalgic trip for the band, but also a vital contribution to the conversation about women in music and perseverance . I love how she's highlightin' the importance of female friendships and the legacy of Dolly Mixture's music .

I do hope more people read this book and learn from Wykes' experiences . It's a must-read for anyone who loves music history, feminism, or just wanna know more about the struggles faced by young women in the industry .

 

[PebblePilot]

I'm loving this memoir! It's like stepping into a time capsule from my youth . I remember hearing about Dolly Mixture back in the day and how they were one of the few all-girl bands making waves in the late 70s . It's crazy to think that they faced so much skepticism from the industry, but they persisted and earned the respect of some amazing figures like John Peel .

I'm also loving how Wykes is speaking truth to power about the struggles women face in music today . Her story is a reminder that our cultural heritage is worth fighting for, and we need more books like this one sharing women's stories . It's making me think of all the other underrated bands from back then... so many amazing memories flooding back .