Bif Naked has spent over three decades carving out a legacy defined by grit, grace, and unapologetic individuality. From underground stages to international tours, she’s become one of Vancouver’s most recognizable and influential artists — a fearless performer, songwriter, and activist whose voice resonates far beyond music.
With six studio albums, three EPs, and a spoken word record to her name, Bif’s work blends raw punk spirit with heartfelt vulnerability. Her lyrics tackle love, loss, survival, and self-empowerment, reflecting a life lived with intensity and conviction. Offstage, she’s known for her humanitarian efforts, advocacy for women’s rights and animal welfare, and her unshakeable connection to her fans.
Name:
Bif Naked
Genre:
Rock Music
Founded:
1990
# of Albums:
6 studio albums, 3EPs, 1 Spoken Word album
Latest Album:
Champion
Latest Single:
Champion/Sweet Pea/Lift Me Up
Latest Video:
Favourite Musician Growing Up:
Madonna
Favourite Musician Now:
Anoushka Shankar
Guilty Pleasure Song:
Se Preparó by Ozuna
Live show ritual:
Shaking my hair furiously
Favourite local Musician:
Joe Shithead
EP or LP?
LP
Early bird or night owl?
Night owl
Road or studio?
Road forever
Where can we follow you?
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
Favourite local restaurant:
Chickpea is very delicious, and I always overeat! My favourite dish is hatzil baladi.
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
My favourite street is where I used to live on Howe Street under the bridge at Pacific, because now they put up a chandelier and I marvel at it and love to walk underneath it, and remember a time when I lived over there.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
My favourite park is actually China Creek South in Vancouver. I failed as a skateboarder here for over thirty years, and it’s very meaningful to me to keep it this way, haha.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
My favourite music venue will always be The Rickshaw Theatre, run by one of my very best friends Mo Tarmohamed
What is your favourite music store in your city?
My favourite music store has to be Long and McQuade on Terminal because before that it was on Granville and before that it was downtown, and we know all the same guys since we were young rats in bands all trying to just rent gear and drag it on the stage at the Cruel Elephant and hoping to open for our heroes at the Town Pump. The guys at L&M grew up with us and us with them. Love them!
