Nadya Tolokonnikova

Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova is reclaiming their body through sex work

Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova embodies empowerment. In their AP digital cover story, the singer and activist explores their journey in fourth-wave feminism.

Pussy Riot release Nadya Tolokonnikova's 'Drink My Blood' NFT

Pussy Riot are releasing an exclusive NFT titled Drink My Blood. The project was developed with social token community Friends With Benefits (FWB). The art piece will consist of a prison freedom certificate stained with the artist’s blood, bottled blood of the artist and a digitized version of prison freedom certificate with unreleased Pussy Riot […]

15 alternative artists using their platform and voice for positive activism

Today, there’s nothing more inspiring than seeing musicians and other public figures using their platforms to support great causes. In the alternative scene, it’s fairly common for song lyrics to offer commentary on social and political issues. Fortunately, it’s becoming just as common to see artists taking things one step further by taking action. We’re […]

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 come. These musicians aren’t only wonderful leaders in the music industry spanning over decades—they’re using their platform to spread messages of self-love and growth as well as sharing stories of hardship […]

Siiickbrain and Pussy Riot take back their power in new collab—watch

Experimental alternative artist Siiickbrain took her love for Fight Club and woman-ifed it in the video for her new collab “Power” with Pussy Riot founder Nadya Tolokonnikova.  The song is equal parts raging and empowering as Caroline Miner Smith, the mind behind Siiickbrain, asks, “Is it wrong to want back some power?” Revolving around this […]

Pussy Riot members denied asylum in Sweden, face deportation

Two members of Pussy Riot and their children have been denied political asylum in Sweden. Alexey Knedlyakovsky and Lusine Djanyan now face deportation back to Russia should Swedish Migration Agency not accept their application to stay in Sweden. In a press release, the activist punk group ask that Swedish citizens question authorities and push for […]