"Twenty years after Bikini Kill help launch the feminist punk movement riot grrrl, rock bands made up entirely of women remain uncommon. So there's reason to take notice of Venus in Furs' debut CD.“ Venus in Furs crash a male-dominated scene (The Isthmus) After one ambitious year of song writing, local and regional touring, the ladies of Venus in Furs are proud to release their self-produced debut album ‘Welcome to the Club’. An album featuring 12 original songs with titles including ‘The Keeper’, ‘Altars of Ego’, and ‘Sleeping Pretty’. The combination of strong political views and high energy rhythms fueled the creation of this album. The intent of the band's first album was to capture the energy and sound found in their live performances. "When they hit the stage, it’s a high-energy catharsis for everyone at the venue. For the band and the audience, the physical demand of a show comes close to that of, well, roller derby. Audience engagement takes a high priority." Venus in Furs: Local all-girl band hearkens back to eras of disco, post-punk, surf rock (Badger Herald)