Monstress are a five-piece all-female and non-binary creative collective based on Gadigal land in Sydney. Frontwoman Sarah Homeh writes, manages, produces, and performs for the band on electric bass and vocals. She is joined by drummer/percussionist Hayley Chan, keyboardist Hazel Alexander, guitarist and graphic designer Adrianna Cicchitelli, and saxophonist/vocalist Jenna Lewis, all of whom are key collaborators across songwriting, composition, and visual media creation.
Their sound spans nu-jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary original music, fusing each member’s lived experience through hard-hitting, sharp-witted lyrical storytelling and improvisation-driven composition. Since 2022, Monstress have appeared on major festival line-ups including Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival, Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival, Orange Winter Jazz Festival, Marrickville Music Festival, and the Woodford Folk Festival 25/26 program.
Their catalogue includes debut EP Rage and six singles released since 2021, amassing over 65,000 streams across digital platforms. Their visual work has featured on ABC’s Rage and received Runner Up Best Student Short Film at the Made In The West Film Festival. Monstress have also been featured on community radio in Australia and overseas, including 2SER (Sydney), Northside Records (Melbourne), and Triple J Unearthed.