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With 'Pantychrist,' Dana Dentata speaks on sexual assault without filters or shame
The 2021 tidal wave of creativity in the wake of the pandemic unleashed the full potential of rap–metal goddess Dana Dentata. The brutal persona of Canadian singer-songwriter Dana Marie Wright, Dentata not only brings a bleak aesthetic edge back to the metal scene akin to Poppy on a Rob Zombie binge but also introduces an […]
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’ roll.” It’s true. The individual born Joan Marie Larkin in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, embodies the music and spirit better than anyone this side of Keith Richards. As Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong […]
20 bands keeping the riot grrrl spirit alive in their own unique way
The riot grrrl underground feminist punk movement began in the early ’90s in the Pacific Northwest before expanding to the rest of the world. Credited by some for kick-starting third-wave feminism, riot grrrl was a scene where women could express themselves through music. Many bands were influenced and started because of riot grrrl, with the […]
10 albums from the ’90s that pushed the feminist movement to new heights
It’s a bit sad that feminism and music go so perfectly hand in hand. The movement shouldn’t have to be twisted into a countercultural phenomenon driven by defiance. After all, in any reasonable world, the equality and representation of women and marginalized groups should be inherent. As it stands, though, feminism depends on rationally minded […]
Bikini Kill rock first gig in more than two decades
Bikini Kill played 27 songs at their first show in 22 years last night, and you can see what it was like below. The reunion show was one of three, after the band added two more dates following ticket scalper issues. Read more: Nicolas Cage gives “Purple Rain” an angsty update at karaoke bar The […]
Green Day under fire for lacking female voice in feminist book
Green Day are under scrutiny following the announcement of their new feminist-inspired book, Last Of The American Girls. Described by the publisher as “an inspiring homage and handbook for the rebellious everywoman who refuses to capitulate,” fans have raised questions concerning the all-male team behind the book. Read more: Evan Peters says he’s sitting out ‘American […]
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