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Vol. CLV, Issue 4
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Indie band Reptaliens community. Photos by Dana Kendrick

Chastity Belt and Reptaliens in review

Ann Karneus, A&E Reporter March 5, 2020

Four Whitman alumni returned to campus on Saturday, but they weren't here for a reunion. They returned as Chastity Belt, a Seattle-based indie rock band with the intent to illuminate Reid Ballroom. Before...

For Chastity Belt, it’s ‘Time to Go Home’

Sarah Cornett April 23, 2015

"It was just an illusion," sings Julie Shapiro on "Drone," the opening track of Chastity Belt's latest album Time to Go Home. Some things may be an illusion for Seattle band Chastity Belt, but their...

Chastity Belt Rocks Out with New Album 'No Regerts'

Chastity Belt Rocks Out with New Album ‘No Regerts’

Emma Dahl September 12, 2013
All-girl band and former Whitman house party staple Chasity Belt chats about their first post-Whitman LP, No Regerts.
Credit: Allie Felt

Chatting with Chastity Belt

Mallory Martin December 1, 2011
Composed of seniors Julia Shapiro on vocals and guitar, Gretchen Grimm on drums, Annie Truscott on bass and Lydia Lund on guitar, Chastity Belt was originally inspired by the “angsty teens of Walla Walla," as well as their own personal frustration.
Members of Dabbles in Bloom - left to right: Jonas Myers '13 (Pianist), Rimmy Dooway '12 (Vocalist), Robby Seager '13 (Drummer). Songwriter Adriel Borshansky '12 is currently studying abroad but is still dedicated to the band and sending songs via email. Photo Credit: Julia Bowman

Spotlight on campus bands

Nate Lessler October 14, 2010
Spotlight on four Whitman bands: Dabbles in Bloom, Plateau, Chastity Belt and Orange Fight.
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