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Onstage, Camille Debray does things that most bass players can only marvel at. Whether it’s lacing into riffs while being in perfect splits or playing her basses behind her body as she back bends touching her head to the ground, her performances are as much visual art as they are auditory experiences. As one half of the sister duo The Soap Girls, the French-born South African, most commonly known simply as Mille, electrifies audiences with her contortionist abilities and fearless stage presence.
But don’t let the Cirque du Soleil moves and bold show attire fool you. On the sonic side, the music of The SoapGirls is a vibrant blend of alternative, grunge, punk, pop, and rock that even borders on metal thanks to Mille’s guttural screams. While it’s hard to label their sound, her adept playing is easily recognizable. Equipped with her collection of Ibanez Destroyer basses, her fast finger work drives the music alongside her sister, guitarist/vocalist Noémie “Mie” Debray.