Biography
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Born In
Québec City, Capitale-Nationale, Québec, Canada
Multiple artists are identified as Calamine:
1. Back in the 90s, songwriter Julie Stepanek put an ad in the Village Voice looking for a female bass player. What did she get? Guitarist Dan Crane and the start of a new indie pop band - first as Stephonic, then as Calamine. The band released one ep before going underground in 2001. Julie resurfaced in 2006, releasing the lovely "What We Forgot To Remember". This band is probably best known for performing the theme song to the popular television show Sealab 2021. Their songs are lush, pretty and pure-spun pop. The group writes original songs, has a dedicated following, and its distinctive trademark is the lead vocal work by Julie Stepanek.
Website: https://calamine.com/
2. Calamine (Julie Gagnon) is a feminist rapper from Quebec who identifies with the anti-capitalist movement. Coming from the visual arts community of Quebec City, Calamine has dedicated herself exclusively to music since 2017 from a militant feminist and queer perspective. She has been collaborating for two years with producer Kèthe Magané on her solo releases. For a few years now, with rapper Sam Faye, they have formed the hip-hop collective Petite Papa, to which several musicians have joined.
Website: https://calaminemtl.bandcamp.com/
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