Otherwoman’s debut album ‘Lilith’ is a middle finger to the patriarchy
Lilith is an examination of patriarchy, imperialism, and religion; sharing the ideologies and story of the eponymous Lilith: Adam’s first wife who was cast from Eden for refusing to submit.
The first “Otherwoman”, Lilith is an embodiment of the divine feminine, and a symbol of the demonisation of femininity and women’s sexuality that is perpetrated by the patriarchy. Lilith resists objectification and subjugation, and is subsequently punished for it. Eve is created from Adam’s rib in an attempt to make her forever lesser, and subservient to Man, but Lilith returns in the form of a snake, and aids Eve in freeing herself from her shackles.
Lilith and Eve are the origins of resistance against tyranny, and their story epitomises everything that is still fought for today. It’s through this lens that Otherwoman delivers their album: a revolutionary manifesto in the form of rap and punk, fusing two genres that were birthed out of resistance, and exist to give voice to the voiceless.
Otherwoman’s fight for freedom and justice for all extends beyond the recording booth. They have founded a charity: “Artists For Others”, through which they have hosted fundraiser events for Palestine, and Congo, featuring artists such as CHAII, Mazbou Q, Jordyn with a Why, Jujulipps, and more, politicians such as Chloe Swarbrick, and activists such as Rana Hamida, who was recently kidnapped by Israel for attempting to bring aid to Gaza as part of the freedom flotilla. Their events have raised over $40,000 so far this year, with no signs of slowing down.
Lilith is the answer to the question “Who Is The Otherwoman” – the band’s teaser CD; a physical only release that debuted at number 6 on the Aotearoa Album Charts in April of this year. Their first official album release, Lilith, will land on all platforms on November 21st, followed by a release show at Auckland Unitarian Church on February 13th, 2026 – a very intentional, and symbolic venue choice. Band member day13n was raised Unitarian – a non-denominational, multifaith religion built on principles of inclusivity, theological diversity, and social justice; whose symbol is a chalice, a representation of the divine feminine. When talks of venue for a release show were brought up amongst the band, the idea of a church came forward to represent and reflect the album’s themes, and Auckland Unitarian was the perfect fit.
Everything surrounding Lilith is a carefully thought-out and curated world, from the songs, to the artwork, their delivery, to the venue, music videos, and press photos. This is more than music, it’s creative worldbuilding at its finest.
Immerse yourself in Otherwoman’s world now.
Photo Credit: Sally Anne Kerr
