“It’s encouraged to write about your pain so a white or straight person can empathise with your struggle,” Naomi says. “No way, fuck that, read it and change how you live your fucking life.” As queer people, the band agree we fall upon an understanding (and necessity) for imposed boundaries. For the band, the sanctity of MUNA extends past their blistering beats and into their shared lyrics. “What’s really sacred with MUNA is the songs about our personal relationships, and the stuff about each other,” Katie tells GAY TIMES. A shared personal anecdote about their debut album later, the band shuffle together in meagre efforts to hide their crying.

Source: The Times June 07, 2022 09:40 UTC