Tag: bikini kill
The Linda Lindas make their TV debut with “Racist, Sexist Boy”—watch
New wave riot grrrl group the Linda Lindas made their late night television debut yesterday on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The tween and teenage punk rock...
11 LGBTQIA+ and women-owned labels that are changing the music industry
In an industry dominated by men, several women and LGBTQIA+-owned record labels have started taking over the music scene. Whether they emerged from the...
Lorde, Charli XCX and more join lineup for Primavera Sound 2022
Lorde is scheduled to perform as part of the newly announced 2022 Primavera Sound festival lineup. The appearance will mark her first live performance...
Kathleen Hanna’s Tees4Togo highlights the space between art and activism
Kathleen Hanna led the charge of the riot grrrl movement and helmed pioneering bands, including Bikini Kill, Le Tigre and the Julie Ruin. Aside...
25 films that capture the history of punk, riot grrrl and beyond
A new wave of punk has taken the world and internet by storm. Recently, there has been a spike in movies about the feminist...
Cher Strauberry is breaking down stereotypes in punk rock—here’s how
Growing up in California, Cher Strauberry was practically raised in her local punk scene. Surrounded by mosh pits since the age of 10, the...
20 books written by or about women musicians to add to your reading list
When searching a bookstore for music memoirs, it’s likely that the shelves are packed with men such as Kurt Cobain, Johnny Cash and Keith...
41 women empowerment anthems that should be played as loud as possible
With Women’s History Month coming to a close today, it’s vital to carry these messages of intersectional feminism and empowerment throughout every day to...
10 legendary drum intros that will always be instantly recognizable
If there's one indisputable truth in this world, it's that alternative music has no shortage of iconic drummers. Quite literally setting the beat for...
10 Joan Jett-inspired artists who are breaking boundaries just like her
“Joan Jett doesn’t play rock ’n’ roll,” I wrote two years back, reviewing her SXSW showcase for The Austin Chronicle. “She is rock ’n’...
