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Although the name Army Girls may be pretty new to Toronto music fans, the same can’t be said about the duo that make up the act. Vocalist and guitarist Carmen Elle is known for her work with bands like Austra and past OTM-ers Donlands and Mortimer, while drummer Andy Smith has made a name for himself with Heartbeat Hotel. It’s been a long wait for the release of the pair’s first EP Close to the Bone which they recorded live off the floor back in February. But now that it’s out, it’s time for Army Girls to take the spotlight.

Amanda Cuda: You’ve both been part of other well-known Toronto bands, so what made you decide to get together and form Army Girls?
Andy Smith: We came together I guess about a year and a half ago. And it was really just the solo Carmen Elle show and she asked me if I wanted to fill in on drums to, I guess, spice it up a little bit or something.