Podcast: Interview with Scarlet Tear, a female rock band in Bahrain

by Esra'a (Bahrain)

I had the pleasure of interviewing the first female rock band in Bahrain, Scarlet Tear, run by two young women who are transforming the music scene in the country. Scarlet Tear is an excellent addition to some of the existing bands here, and you can definitely expect big things from them!

Some details about the band:

The band kicked off in 2009 with Dyaz on vocals and Emz on guitars. Although the band consisted of 2 females, their taste in music was indeed a force to be reckoned with. They decided to explore a deeper and darker side of music, one that can speak out to individuals at different levels. Most of the lyrics are based on real life situations and some even revolve around their own personal life experiences. The music itself was not limited to a certain style, but rather chosen carefully to capture the emotions behind the lyrics. With this approach, you’ll find the songs ranging from soft rock to grunge to full blown heavy metal!

Taken from their profile at Mideast Tunes.

Below you’ll find a podcast with the band’s two members.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank Busac, without whom this interview (and many other things) wouldn’t be possible. Busac is a musician himself, and has helped numerous musicians in the country thrive with production assistance, support, etc. Amongst other things Busac was the primary inspiration behind Mideast Tunes. You would hear him mentioned towards the end of the podcast as Scarlet Tear’s members give their thanks to people who helped them get to where they are today, including Thee Project, who continue to offer their generous support to the band.

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