The Queen Bees are an electronic-folk trio with members based in Quebec and North Carolina. Composed of Molly McGinn (electric guitar / vocals), Kate Musselwhite (electric violin / vocals / drums), and Quilla (keys / beats / vocal looper), The Queen Bees blend traditional acoustic instruments with modern electronic elements, creating a unique genre-bending sound.
Weaving together the pulse of disco, the soul of Americana, and the hooks of pop, The Queen Bees craft a sound that’s as unexpected as it is unforgettable. Their songs are built on deep grooves and sharp storytelling, tackling everything from climate change to local mythology, with a sonic palette that’s both richly textured and fiercely original.
Known for their dynamic live performances, vocal harmonies and original compositions, The Queen Bees have taken the stage at some of North Carolina’s most respected venues and music series. They earned a top award from the “Not Your Average Folk” competition in 2023, and opened The North Carolina Folk Festival in 2024, bringing their signature fusion of electronic and folk to a festival known for celebrating tradition and innovation.
They opened for the Piedmont Wind Symphony in Winston-Salem, were featured in the “Sounds of the Mountains” series in Yadkinville, NC, a showcase of artists who push the boundaries of folk and roots music. The trio has appeared on The Martha Bassett Show (a premier live-music program hosted in Elkin, NC), and were featured performers on WGHP-TV and at the legendary North Carolina Museum of Art in Winston-Salem. They were named #23 in the Triad’s Top 100 list of people and events that shaped central North Carolina in 2023.
About the album: All Ye Outs
“All Ye Outs” (Ritual Fire Records, 2025) pushes The Queen Bees further into lush and uplifting sonic territory, layering hypnotic beats with a folk approach that feels both ancient and futuristic. Co-written and co-produced by the band between the US and Canada, as well as engineered and mixed by electronic producer and band member Quilla, the record pulses with rich vocal harmonies, blurring the lines between organic and synthetic sound. Lyrically, it’s an album that turns the word “outsiders” into something bigger—an open door.
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