Shirley Manson, lead singer of Garbage , said during an interview with Classic Rock (via Louder Sound ) that in the 1990s she was viewed in a "not very positive" way for singing lyrics that encouraged female empowerment at the time.
“In the 90s, I was described as a crazy, angry feminist. And for me, that was quite familiar, but it wasn't common (…) From time to time, I get a little discouraged that we still have to talk about these things so many times. But I feel that, gradually, each passing decade is much better. I believe in evolution.”
In the interview, she also talked about the band's most recent album, No Gods No Monsters, and stated that the album is influenced by names like Roxy Music , Gary Numan , and The Cure, and commented on continuing to address social issues in the songs.
She said, “All musicians, whether they like it or not, are connected to each other. We’re all there competing with each other for connection with the audience, and that puts us all in the same pool. And when we’re all in the same pool, we bump into each other.”
“I am inspired by anyone who is willing to fight against the status quo and try to 'shake the tree.' I don't want to die feeling like I watched all this injustice unfold before my eyes and never raised my voice.”