The connection between journalist Kat Abughazaleh and the alternative punk rock duo The SoapGirls stems from an August 2026 controversy that led to the cancellation of several of the band’s U.S. tour dates.
During an August 19, 2026 livestream on YouTube, Kat Abughazaleh—a prominent progressive social media influencer, journalist, and former Illinois congressional candidate—critiqued The SoapGirls ahead of their scheduled American concerts.
Abughazaleh, along with independent journalist Wiley Cope, highlighted the South African-raised band’s history of controversial online rhetoric. The public call-out focused on several specific points:
- Conspiracy Theories: Screenshots surfaced showing the band making past statements supporting the “white genocide” conspiracy theory in South Africa, as well as claims that the January 6 U.S. Capitol attack was orchestrated by “BLM/Antifa”.
- Song Lyrics: Detractors drew attention to the lyrics of their 2015 song “Black Mass,” which contains references to “savages”. (The band subsequently defended the track on The SoapGirls Facebook Page, asserting the song was about violent mobs rather than race, and that the title was a religious reference).
Following the online backlash amplified by Abughazaleh’s stream and subsequent social media traction, music venues (notably in cities like Columbus, Ohio) began canceling the band’s upcoming shows.
@stephenwood3601
Thanks for this interview. The SoapGirls are the most amazing artists in rock. Chicago’s loss is my gain as ill be seeing them Friday in Grand Rapids.
C. John Austin
Thanks for giving The SoapGirls a chance to speak for themselves. Would have been nice, of course, had you gotten Kat Abughazaleh or someone from one of those venues that cancelled them into the podcast…. as well.
Michael “Boy From No Where” Morlock
If you have ever seen The SoapGirls live, watched their streams, or met them in person, you know that what is being said about them is flat out lie. If you haven’t seen The SoapGirls, I suggest you do. Mille and Mie are two of the kindest people on the planet. They are Outta this World , yet down to Earth animal loving, humanitarians who speak their own mind. That is real ‘punk’. Thinking for yourself.
Darren Swan
Ive known Noemie and Camille for 5 long years they are the most sweetest girls on the planet despite not giving me a guitar pick ????(sorry my darling Mie i love you) i introduced them to my mate and guitarist for Alice Cooper Ryan Roxie he unknowingly to me ended up putting them on his podcast twice go checkout in the trenches with ryan roxie on his youtube channel youll see all his guests are highly famous and hes put The SoapGirls on twice no other guest has been on twice so that there in itself says the honesty and integrity of noemie and camille and their love of supporting everyone they meet be it fans or random strangers and animals they come across its so far from the online hate and smear campaign thats being perpetrated by some horrible cowards online and in their livestreams on facebook instagram and youtube they are not racists as certain dubious types have made them out to be they stand for equality and love for all humans and animals one thing i can attest to is the purity of their hearts and message which is love peace and respect for all living beings long live The SoapGirls Amen?????
@yamuis
Amazing interview with two genuine honest human beings Mille and Mie, with their fabulous mother Sam always in the background. ???? I’ve so much respect for these women!
@Count1970_Lives
Listening now (5.29am U.K. time), what a great interview so far. PLEASE spread the world – TheSoapGirls are beautiful human beings inside & out. Hopefully this will help put the smear campaign to bed
@davidboydarnott417
I’ll go for that! Spread the Word
@edwardblack9680
Thank you for having the stones to have these two beautiful souls on. You’ve gained a fan.
@spacebearsven7130
Thank you, MKUltrasound, for this inverview with The SoapGirls and supporting them so greatly! These ladies are the real deal and I can not imagine my life without them anymore! I can’t describe how much better they have made my life already through their music and kindness – it’s unmeasurable! Again, thank you!
I was right behind Lisa & SoleilRawB with my four friends great time watching the sisters its just heartbreaking what people are saying about them none of you haters better ever show your faces! ?
@edmundwynne8021
love Mie, Mille & Sam
@dalelamyman4944
Great podcast. Their values have always been there and long will they continue along with their immense songs and songwriting ability. They get the pooo thrown at them but that makes them even stronger.
@Tjbrodie123
Love the girls, especially their mother.
@TonyCota1
Its there manager Sam lol
@RocknRandy
Thank you for providing a forum for Mille and Mie to tell their truth, while at the same time creating a record of said truth for people who are seeking to understand both sides of the story and come to an informed opinion about who the girls are/are not. Ultimately, it is up to each individual to arrive at their own opinion, but I can tell you that these women are amazing artists, and more importantly, the most loving and kindhearted humans you will ever meet.
The world is a much better place because of them.???????
@darin.e.k
The thing about having integrity is like not lying – you can always have the same story and message, no matter how people want to twist it – it stands the test of time because it is honest and pure. That’s just not the case for your rock-throwing detractors in their glass houses – truth and time is not on their side.
@Marqus_WithaQ
Great job, Ladies. Kicking ass (as usual).
Keep on Rockin’ My Beautiful Angels, and Much Love Always. ???????
PS–Big shoutout to the Hosts.
Thanks for putting The Girls on your podcast
@TOTOO-cv8ji
Suteki na TSG’s interview deshita ???
@davidboydarnott417
This is an Internationally Famous Act who could command high Ticket Prices… yet they keep their Tickets cheap and affordable for a Mother to able to take a group of Children along. This is a wholesome Act that Children can attend.
@SoleilRawB
Hi Lisa – I was standing right next to you in front at the Liars Club.
@TonyCota1
a great time as usual!
@darin.e.k
I know you can’t say everything you want, especially with so many people trying to talk at the same time, but something I found particularly offensive from the trolls was them saying Sam’s amazing artwork was AI generated. I know Sam spends countless hours on this and they say this just because it is almost too good to be believable. It is so obvious how Sam has been doing this forever, long before such tools existed. This just shows how these people are just willing to throw out the most superficial of accusations without even the most cursory consideration as to whether they even make any sense at all.
@TheSoapGirlsOfficialThank you to MK Ultrasound for giving us the space to be heard. We’re living in dangerous times, where extremism can too easily become the new normal and online outrage can replace truth, context and conversation. Cancel culture needs to be challenged — not with more hate, but with facts, dialogue and the courage to let people be heard.
Speaking of “courage”, the venue owners in the USA really need to step it up so TSG can make a Triumphant Return to the USA in October.
[TAC QUICK – OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT]
?URGENT: PERFORMANCE CANCELLATION
?We regret to inform you that the upcoming performance by The Soap Girls, scheduled to take place at TAC QUICK on Friday, September 4th, 2026, has been canceled.
Sorry for the inconvenience, and ?thank you for your understanding and support.
?Sincerely,
?The TAC Quick Team
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For multiple months we have received complaints regarding the homeless takeovers at several Uptown bus stops. The majority of the complaints have focused on the heavily used bus stop and bus shelter across from Aldi and Target, at the corner of Sunnyside and Broadway.
Reader AK sent the following photos to illustrate the situation.
There is a nearly identical takeover at Wilson and Sheridan that has been the subject of other reader complaints.
Rainy days like yesterday, today, and this weekend present a particular problem. People who would otherwise use the shelters for their intended purpose are forced to stand out in the rain, many with purchases from Aldi and Target. Also, people who may need to sit down due to physical limitations can’t sit down because the benches are inaccessible.
Readers have written to say they have received no real answer from Alderwoman Clay’s office on the issue even though her office is nearly across the street. One reader reported she was told there was “nothing” that could be done, in part due to pushback from local homeless advocates who protested the removal of the bench inside the shelter.
We know DFSS has tried to deal with the situation, but with open drug use and a “party” atmosphere with a rotating cast of characters, the squatting has to come to an end.
If these individuals are resistant to moving, even after good faith outreach, then there need to be consequences for continuing to occupy public spaces in ways that prevent others from using them, starting with removing them.
Like the viaducts, compassion for people experiencing homelessness has to be balanced with the public’s right to use public spaces for their intended purpose.
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Chicago German-American Oktoberfest Sept 11-12-13, 2026
Two days. Two stages. One very big weekend on Clark Street.
September 26 & 27, 2026
Clark Street from Addison to Newport
Wrigleyville, Chicago
For the first time in nearly 30 years, this stretch of Clark Street is shutting down for a full weekend of live music, local food, cold drinks, dancing, games, pop-up experiences, and peak Wrigleyville energy.
Clark Street Live is a brand-new, two-day music festival celebrating the sounds, businesses, and people that make this neighborhood one of Chicago’s favorite places to gather.
With two stages of live music, thousands of festivalgoers, and Wrigley Field’s iconic marquee as the backdrop, this is not your average neighborhood block party.
This is Clark Street, turned all the way up.