In the sultry late summer days of 2008, Take It Off started out with three members: Monique Sandifort (vocals), Caroline Slikker (drums) and Dorien Donker (guitar), managed by their friend Niki Dicker. The band was named after the song ‘Take It Off’ by The Donnas, one of the All Girl Rock bands that inspires the band. Soon, the need for a bass player became evident, and after half a year of looking for one, they found Roos Lievaart, who completed the band. They played their first gigs in the summer of 2009, after a year of writing songs, practicing and a lot of fun.

Their first recording: the EP Burned Tattoo was released under direct management of the band itself and was launched in venue De Supermarkt in The Hague by Gerard van den IJssel. Also their music has been played on several radio stations. But after a number of months of gigs and practice, Roos found that she did not have enough time for the band between school and other activities. In December, the band found two new band members: Irene van Aarle (bass) and Denise Bunschoten (second guitar). The band is now complete and busy writing new material and performing in venues all through the country. Also the band will be working on recording their first album.

Take It Off is a strong band, driven by passion, enthusiasm, plus the help and support by their friends, family and fans. The girls describe their own music and performances as sexy with a tinge of darkness. An alternative chick rock band that will be stuck in your memory for quite some time…

Personal bio's
Irene    Caroline    Dorien    Monique    Denise