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The point music group from the early-’90s riot grrrl motion, Olympia, Washington’s Bikini Kill exploded onto the male-dominated indie rock scene by fusing the visceral power of punk using the impassioned ideals of feminism. Contacting for “Trend Girl Style Today,” the group’s fiercely polemical and anthemic music helped bring about …

Originally dubbed a one-off experiment simply by ex-Bikini Wipe out lead singer Kathleen Hanna, Julie Ruin released their self-titled record in the Wipe out Rock and roll Stars label in September 1998, following breakup of Bikini Wipe out in February of this year. Referred to as Hanna’s alter ego, Julie …

Originally conceived because the live backing band on her behalf Julie Ruin solo project, Bikini Get rid of founder and quintessential riot grrrl Kathleen Hanna formed Le Tigre, another bold, feminist-oriented trio, with filmmaker Sadie Benning and zine creator Johanna Fateman in 1998. Borrowing a full page from Hanna’s Julie …