Veruca Salt: A Tale of True Sisterhood

[@honeyandlavender_]

It’d be interesting a video about Bikini Kill, Riot Grrrl movement or even the metal band Kittie. They were barely out of high school and became one of the most influential all-women nu-metal bands in the late 90’s. They experienced a lot of sexualization by grown men in the industry, misogyny & yet they stood by their beliefs & what they were looking for. I acknowledge them as the female pioneers of nu-metal.

[@sofiu-v3p]

Kittie supremacy

[@DONTcareAnymore000]

totally!!

[@maybemed4944]

and x-ray spex!

[@WobblesandBean]

YES! And please include Sleater Kinney!

[@m3thatonin]

OMG YES

[@trinaq]

I adored this band, I remember jamming put to "Volcano Girls" in the opening credits of "Jawbreaker." Shame that they broke up soon afterwards.

[@johannaelloso9418]

Trinaq who are you and why are you EVERYWHERE

[@LeonardAlexander]

Yess that’s where I discovered them!

[@supme7558]

Seather was the only track i loved

[@lesliemartin3]

Jawbreaker has been my and my sisters favorite movie for years. We saw it in theaters and freaked out when we heard the beginning track. We lost our minds.

[@just_a_head-u5s]

My favorite thing about this channel is how they get me THIS invested on a topic that's completely new to me. Never heard of the band before, but now I have to listen to their discography or I'll perish. Thank you, love your videos! ♥︎

[@maef7026]

Your editing is so cute and on point! Well done!

[@sophiaisabelle027]

Veruca is indeed a very underrated fictional character. Seems like she deserves a lot more recognition somehow.

[@DONTcareAnymore000]

I see you a lot in comment sections lol.

[@TheJacklwilliams]

Damn fine opinion and? I haven’t seen you anywhere 😂

[@adamwood87]

i've been a hardcore fan of V. Salt from the beginning, and you still managed to find pictures, and video of them that i had never seen before. great video.

[@VenusAxe]

Definitely! I noticed so many photos of Louise I had never seen before this. And I've looked! lol Her presentation of them is so beautiful and heartwarming. I would love for VS to do a type of documentary deal like L7 did.

[@adamwood87]

@@VenusAxe oh, i would purchase a V. Salt documentary in a heartbeat!

[@realitysoap5539]

Wow.... so Louise was the inspo for Everlong?..... that's bananas.... bananas because I feel like I should have known that. Lol. Also..... just quietly.... compliments to @antiheroines --- absolutely fantastic coverage of the band.

[@jesusangelespinosasalgado9430]

The last two songs of American Thighs "25" and "Sleeping where I want" are such cathartic pieces... Definitely one very leyered record... I would love to watch an exploration of Isabelle Huppert's career with your very unique touch. Such an inspiration

[@shawwww]

sleeping where i want is my favorite off the record

[@startervisions]

Veruca Salt represents the mid 90's Alternative era...when Riot Grrrl bands were becoming more popular..."Seether" was an MTV regular for their everyday rotation in 1995...Bikini Kill and Huggy Bear were on TV too but not in the way Nina and Louise were...Veruca Salt would host MTV spin-off shows and do all the interviews asked of them...Kathleen Hanna isn't the type to obey some big suits from executive corporate yada hoopla...that's what makes Nina and Louise special because kids were exposed to them early on...

[@supme7558]

That was there hit

[@blackphillip8486]

Omg I LOVE Veruca Salt! Their latest album Ghost Notes was the perfect return and it didn't sound like they ever went away. Some of the BEST vocal harmonies in music. Thanks for making this!

[@Chrisdoesntlikenoisecore]

the amount of joy I saw when I seen this video, omg 🖤

[@reene1783]

The visuals in the videos add such a nice touch to the stories you’re telling

[@echozines]

Big fan of Veruca Salt here and I love how in-depth this video is, your analysis of the lyrics, and the message of friendship and sisterhood. Very beautiful video too!

[@iamcasihart]

Sigh. I graduated HS in 1996. VS are legends and I love to see them remembered and honored. ♥️🤘

[@beanie42069]

FINALLY PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT VECURA SALT

[@ws90ninety]

"VECURA"? LOL!!!

[@KaiDecadence]

Man I was so into Veruca Salt when I discovered them in high school back in the mid 2000s, I was going through a 90s music journey and they were one of the ones I came across and fell in love with. American Thighs and Eight Arms to Hold You were on repeat and i dunno, I just had a soft spot for women in alternative rock music. I eventually stumbled upon their music videos on KZbin and loved them even more because you could just feel the friendship between Louise and Nina but all that being said, I was unaware of the fall out between the two ad all cycle they were both in during the 2000s and I didn't learn about it until maybe 2010/2011 and I remember feeling quite sad that they had such a falling out. I remember trying out Nina's solo album but it didn't really do anything for me because it sounded a tad too poppy for my taste and I was missing Louise's harmony that I grew accustomed to hearing. I think tried out Veruca Salt's other albums when Nina was not present and instrumentally I dug it more because Louise stayed closer to the heavier Alternative Rock sound but yet as much as I adored Louise, I missed Nina's harmonies with her. LOL Those two just really complimented each other so well you know? And then 2014 rolled around and Louse and Nina come out saying that they've made up with each other and were working on a new album together and I remember feeling so happy and thrilled to hear such awesome news. And sure enough, "Ghost Notes" was awesome. 2016 was a fun year for me personally since Garbage had come out after their 5 year hiatus with "Strange Little Birds" and then we had Veruca Salt with "Ghost Notes", it was just awesome haha. But yeah Louise and Nina totally embody sisterhood and they're friendship that they have is something that is quite rare and it's just nice that despite all that happened, they managed to find each other.

[@blackeveryseason]

Omg Veruca Salt, I love them so much, can't wait to watch this 💖

[@mustardstain]

Veruca Salt and 90's alternative bands were a huge part of my teenage years in the early 2010's, it's awesome to see a commentary vídeo on them.

[@scorpiolady73]

freakin magic. I love Veruca Salt. American Thighs is forever.

[@scorpiolady73]

okay.....I LOVE THIS VIDEO. Thank you for this.

[@itssofiachill6112]

VS is one of my all time favorite bands! I have American Thighs and Eight Arms To Hold You On cd :)

[@mamamommy42]

this video inspired me to reach out to someone i really missed. the line about everything feeling so extreme in your 20's hit hard- it's way too easy to let one big fight cause a rift and then in hindsight realize it was over something so stupid.

[@jelt110]

Really freaking good summary... love your personal take, and the history. Good job. So glad the original band is back together, so sweet together, all we care about is watching and hearing you have fun on stage and studio.

[@nimbusthunderhead9210]

@antiheroines Thank you so much for this excellent piece! I have listened to and loved Louise & Nina ever since Eight Arms was released. Their music has literally helped shape my life. I love how their lyrics relate and cut to my soul and how their riffs and melodies send me. Thank you again!

[@juanvila1581]

I just love and respect the effort put into the videos, excellent work as always!

[@JoJo-ph7jt]

I knew nothing about them and still watched this whole vid! Defnitley checking out their music now

[@T0xXx1k]

You won't be disappointed. They're so great on so many lvls. I love this band so much 🧡🦇

[@flipnap2112]

"with David Bowie" was one of my all-time favs.. the engineering on that entire album was amazing. "American Thighs" was so loose, tight and creepy..it was a shot in the dark that landed. "Benjamin" had such a smooth aftertaste and sweet frustration. Was a bit sad during the "Resolver" days. I felt like Louise was dark, haunted and holding back. Angry whispers. I understand why but I felt sad for her at that time. Same with Nina's solo career. It seemed like a misfire with a few one offs. Either of them alone is like a strummed minor guitar chord but missing 3 strings -beautiful but hollow. You could hear the absence and conflict. All these years later, with them becoming friends again and releasing "Ghost Notes" was a new major guitar chord but on a full 12 string guitar, a happy smile. I love the new material and it feels so happy and free, so old and new at the same time. You really can hear the result of healing. I missed their (reunion) tour a few years ago and ill never forgive myself. I saw footage and they were amazing. Im praying for another couple of singles before they fully retire. And about how they both "ruined the band?" well if they DID stay together, they would now probably be enemies, but in the most important years of their lives. This is life and we cannot regret our decisions or paths. they will always lead us back to where we need to be in the end of the story. God Bless

[@RobRoss]

Veruca Salt became one of my favorite bands. Even to this day I often play American Thighs. It’s in my top ten favorite albums of all time!

[@skycatlive1576]

This is one of the best youtube videos ive ever seen about one of the best bands ive ever loved, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, my fav song almost of all time is Wolf

[@joshuakeller634]

Thank you for this. Veruca Salt was my favorite band in High School and I still adore them. I bought the Minty Fresh release of American Thighs in Florida even though I already owned the DGC version and after YEARS of looking for it, I found Blow it Out Your Ass at a used CD store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

[@OldBlindMan73]

Brilliant introspective video on one of my favorite bands. I only wish, on Veruca Salt’s IV album, the song “Salt Flat Epic” seemed to be a kaleidoscope of Louise’s feelings up to that point, and as a final nod, the lyric “Now I practice the art of forgiving…” is repeated multiple times at the end. Finally letting go of her negative feelings of Nina, and ready for what is in store ahead. At least, IMHO. Also, “Sick As Your Secrets” is an incredible song.

[@warborn_inc.]

I loosely knew the entire band back in Chicago in the early 90s...my band played many gigs at the same venues and at the time the Chicago music scene was very close knit in a way...we were all conscious of each other and supportive...and we would ultimately end up at the same parties etc. Even before they got successful...you knew they were onto something special with their music. Was sad when they split but was so happy when they worked things out and reformed....and put out more brilliant music together. I ran into them at one of their shows a few years back and we chatted about the old days and the old clubs that are no longer around. They sound amazing and they have picked things up right where they left off. Appreciate you putting to together this video. Veruca Salt too often get pegged as the "Seether" band when they are much much more than that one song. Cheers to more Veruca Salt music and to the strength of their existing catalog. If you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to see them perform...I highly recommend you do.

[@ramones316]

I've always wondered what "Wolf" was about. A few years ago, I attended a show in San Francisco featuring just Nina and Louise. The show was a departure from their standard rock concert format. It was an intimate setting where they performed an unplugged set of their songs interspersed with anecdotes about the inspirations for their songs. Louise told the story about her cat named Wolf that fell out of the window of her apartment while she was away that day on a boat floating on Lake Michigan. It was a rather dark song and now I know why. My only regret was not recording that performance. They did announce a "no recording" advisory before the show, so I complied out of respect.

[@mentalcoughdrops]

wow. super great video on a band i needed to get into. knowing this story changes it all. i knew there was something special about ghost notes

[@familyberliner6254]

Best Veruca Salt profile video I've come across. Awesome analysis, production value and narrative drive. Great job! Big Thanks from an OG Veruca fan!

Your uploads are like morning newspaper to me 🥺💞

[@evaevaevaevaevaeva]

I absolutely love your description and completely agree 💗 and accompanied by a hot cup of tea or coffee = perfection ☺️

[@confusedson]

Thanks for this. Enjoyed listening very much. I have listened to their first 2 albums MANY times. 'Dreamy Grunge' is such an excellent description of "American Thighs". 🙂

[@gelflingshawty]

I'm a huge fan of your videos and commentary, and I'm so happy you honored my favorite band. They've been an integral part of my life as a woman and as a musician, and to see them talked about in such an honest and loving way is beautiful. You truly have the gift of words and your interpretations and montages are always so stunning! :)

[@T0xXx1k]

I couldn't agree more this band was/ is so very important to me. It makes me sad how underrated they are. 🧡🦇

[@lyrafitz]

lovelovelove nina, louise & all things VS ❤‍🔥tysm for making this

[@bibbyboxx2219]

I’m soooo happy I found this video! Veruca Salt is one of my favourite bands, their music is really amazing and the story behind the group with Nina and Louise’s trials and tribulations and eventual reunion is just so moving. This is the most in depth perspective on the band that hasn’t come from their own mouths. Awesome video!

[@shiftybat7318]

One of my favorite bands, sElf, mentions Veruca Salt a couple times in old lyrics, likely because they had a similar stance about non-standard progressions and pop music, and they both ended up post-peak together at last on El Camino records. Time is a crazy thing. Sure wouldn't mind some future material from either.

[@lagunagfx]

Excellent video. You really did a deep and complete approach to the band. I always enjoyed their vocal harmonies as they are very uncommon in rock. The only band I could (quickly) think did the same ‘round the era (in a pop context, I mean) was The B52’s and Alice In Chains, though they were dudes with a much more metal sound. I was 16 or 17 when Seether came out and I loved it. Never got the albums and back then, if the band wasn’t a complete success, getting their music wasn’t that easy once the initial hype passed. Now I’m feeling the gaps. This is the first video of yours that I watch. Will be checking the rest of your channel comtent, for sure! Greetings from Spain!!!

[@tetsujin_144]

Nice timing, I started listening to Veruca Salt more lately and, there's always just going to be some nostalgia in coming back to an old favorite, but it just felt really rewarding, like these are songs I want to listen to, songs I want to sing along with. I think "David Bowie" is my favorite right now. I didn't keep up with their work after "Eight Arms", now I want to come back to them, get the other albums. I guess they're done with the reunion thing at present - pity, it would have been cool to see them live.

[@PeachShortcake_]

You are my absolute favorite KZbinr rn. I watch all of your videos multiple times and share them w everyone I know. I've been subbed since your second video. I love watching your channel grow, you truthfully deserve so many more subs and views 🌺

[@PercabethLovernot]

i’ve never heard of these guys before- so not only do i get to be introduced to new music, i also get to be blessed by ur amaziNG editing style

[@cyb3r.punk13]

I love Veruca salt and my American thighs cd!! Riot Grrrl in general is so inspiring🤘🏼

[@queenofdaydreams3825]

What a nostalgia trip 🥹

[@linana5053]

Every tiene that I come back to this channel there is always a very particular feeling that I just felt when I was 12 and with my best friend, maybe is the deep girl energy that you create

[@skreemqueen7520]

Great video!!! I’m a big Veruca Salt fan!!! So much so I named my French Bulldog Veruca Salt , “ Roux” for short. I graduated high school in 1994 , Veruca Salt music reminds me of my fun college days. Love these ladies so much. 🖤🖤

[@rogueleader4181]

VS was one of my fav bands of the 90's. Their reunion album "Ghost Notes' is a pleasure!

[@csharp865]

You(and whoever helps you with making these videos,) do such an amazing job editing and researching. Thank you so much! 💓

[@slayingthebootsdown4398]

u keep making the videos ive waited for

[@sandrodiclemente2305]

This is an amazing documentary on veruca salt. I love them, j got both cds. Thank you for making it. I feel so much more smarter as I understand more about them and the meaning of their songs. And their life's journey

[@mariogomez8146]

Loved this band. They had amazing songs in every record even after they split. Glad they resolved the bullshit and came back with more songs to love.

[@mccod035]

I love them and I love how their first album has a very much grunge sound yet they never get mentioned which is a shame

[@supme7558]

They are an alternative band not grunge

[@sandrodiclemente215]

This is such an amazing documentary thank you so much for making and putting all the time into it. now I feel that I understand so much more about all the songs Veruca Salt has written and sung , and of course Nina and Louise's relationship.aka The Sisterhood. I'm glad that now they're back together again as friends end musicians.

[@richarddiaz1241]

American Thighs is a classic from start to finish. Thank you for giving this great band it’s props. Liked and subbed.

[@leticiaauroradeleonortiz6543]

I really really love your channel. Thank you for this.

[@kimberleygrace247]

This was awesome. Thank you for all your work on this vid!!

[@V4Vonnie]

This was super nice. Gave me what I didn't know I needed. I always look to Veruca Salt with nostalgia but never knew the depths of the bands journey. Thank you.

[@sabrinatiffany45]

I’m obsessed with Veruca salt! Nicely done documentary!! I loved the funny parts about Dave grohl

[@markorendas1423]

GREAT VIDEO!! VERUCA SALT WAS MY FAVORITE GIRL LED BANDS. ALONG WITH ELASTICA. ..

[@cinamoongurl7766]

I love everything about this band period!

[@heavymetallover2001]

I truly wouldn't be where I am without finding Veruca Salt a few years ago. I wouldn't have gotten deeper into music or loved it the way i love it now.

[@aussieozborn4420]

These two women absolutely rock! Especially Louise, she's awesome.....

[@ironjellly]

I love watching this video over and over, it’s such a crime it doesn’t have more views 😢 so excellently written and researched, and the editing and visuals are so fucking professional and unique and just GORGEOUS OKAY?! I look forward to each and every video you post (especially those sweet 30+ min ones 🥹)

[@marys3738]

It feels so strange to see them now as older women. In my mind they still look like they did in the 90s. It is a reminder that I'm too, getting old. I see myself in the mirror and can't belive I'm almost 40.

[@favabeany]

I’ve loved and still love American Thighs ever since it came out and never paid too much attention to the meaning of the lyrics of the songs with every listen throughout the years. After watching this and learning the meaning behind “Wolf” , I relistened to the song and started sobbing out of nowhere. I never realized how sad (yet beautiful ) this song truly is.

[@mccallosone4903]

veruca salt is such a fun band, one of my favorites. their rhythm section is very underrated, that drummer swings. Ghost Notes is one of the best albums of the 2010s, and may be their best album overall. brutally honest and the synergy comes through, love it. they have good solo stuff, but together its magical

[@mccallosone4903]

its holy was a great single, everyone should check it out

[@tavisha5139]

COMMENTING FOR THE ALG

[@wedidthemonstermash]

love this band!!!!!!!

[@diegoforte3020]

Great documentary for an incredible band, thanks!

[@roxyluvr182]

Wowwww I always look forward to ur videos, you always put ur heart and soul into them 💓 keep up the good work!!

[@Bellatocci]

If you did a video on Liz phair, my heart would explode (affectionate).

[@vikkipink1288]

Their story reminds me a lot of the anime Nana. I would love to see you make a video on Nana. It’s one of the best anime I’ve ever seen and it does amazing job with showing how important friendships between women can be.

[@anjieobasa1871]

If the anime ever gets rebooted they should definitely use the song loneliness is worse!

[@AnABSOLUTEBarbarian]

20:37 that’s interesting. I always assumed that song was about Gavin Rosdale who was rumored to be in a relationship with Nina, when he met Gwen Stefani who he was rumored to have left her for.

[@susyvox6290]

Nina and Louise , love them

[@4and20blackbirds]

the editing of your videos is so nostalgic and immaculate.

[@isabellalobo7375]

I just discovered this channel and it’s a dream. You’re content is genuinely amazing please keep it up💖💖

[@ThatsWhatSheRead]

I hope you make more of these videos

[@lardass.m4v]

thank you, this video is so rad

[@michiganjfrog366]

I was lucky enough to see them twice. One time they opened up for Hole and the second time they were headlining. Both times were at Saint Andrews Hall downtown Detroit 😁

[@flazada]

Veruca Salt has always meant a lot to me. They were at their height when I was a teen girl and my surname was in face "Salt" my nickname was Veruca. Thanks for this video

[@jgcooper]

I loved this video. Thank you!

[@gibbies8629]

Always happy to see your videos :) so underrated

[@ddddaishyera2625]

I had no idea that they broke up or really their backstory at all. Loved this vid and ur Fiona apple video 222!

[@electrikalstorm]

I love this so much!!

[@T0xXx1k]

God I love(ed) this band. @ 12 I saw them perform 'shutter bug' and 'volcano girls' on SNL of all places, and I was hooked. 8 arms to hold you was 1 of my first cds ever. In fact I bought it twice. Once on cassette and immediately when I got my first cd player and bought it again. It's sad to me they weren't far more popular. The songs not only resonated with 12/13 yr old me, and continues to hit me in the feels to this day. They were such a breath of fresh air w/ their own sound and not just the generic 'girl band sounds which so many female led groups fell into the trap of esp in that era. The songs were raw, honest, and just the right stuff at the right time. Long live the seether! 🧡🦇

[@harolddburke4726]

All it took was one time. From the first time I listened on the Radio I liked them.They are so pretty as well.

[@lowenbad]

I saw them twice in the 90s. I loved them.

[@adamfstewart81]

That was really well done! I love that band.

[@cayennejoy]

Love this video, thank you!

[@mccod035]

Also I have to say I love how this channel isnt ignoring this part of 90s rock I feel I always hear about the boys with grunge with nirvana to pumpkins with alternative or if it is women its britney spears which isnt a bad thing but the 90s had a lot of strong and different kinds women playing all kinds of music. I mean Lilth Fair happened.SO I appreciate this channel.

[@leporinedivine]

OMFG I LUVVV VERUCA SALALLALLTT

[@carennrodrigues7631]

I looooooooove this band

[@denisefreitas6727]

Awesome video! Love Veruca Salt! ❤

[@seltzergrrrl]

adore this band. one of the first bands that really got me into music :)

[@sammi0367]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE VERUCA SALT!!!!!

[@DP-ux1kz]

I gotta say, (even though I disagree with some comments) this is a very good doc.

[@tartpop]

This was a great video. So much info! Thank you!!

[@fatalmicrobes]

if you're a veruca salt fan you should check out the new trick ep by skating polly which features Nina + louise!! it's really good.

[@T0xXx1k]

I got to go look that up rn. Veruca Salt is in my top 5 knowing there's another project with both Louise and Nina involved I must go check it out. So thank you for the info! 🧡🦇