Mar 28 2009
Dedicated to Overgrown Riot grrrls Everywhere
Where are all the self-proclaimed feminist musicians of today???? I’m finding it very frustrating that when I look up this topic and all I find are lists that include Alanis Morissette’s You Oughta Know or Meredith Brooks’ Bitch.
Back in the days of riot grrrl, if there wasn’t any feminist music, you picked up a guitar and created it yourself. I’m not a musician. I have a guitar which I can barely play and an average singing voice, so I’m begging you, please someone, anyone, write some feminist songs!!!!
I’m a feminist and an overgrown riot grrrl. I want my feminist punk, indie, and rock ‘n roll and I want it now!!!!
So….I’ve got my Scream Club representing for the “queer army” and demanding “all you feminists, raise your femifists.” But…I need more. All the riot grrrls of early 90’s are all in their 30’s and most sucked into obscurity (either that or I’m so out of the loop that my supply of bad ass underground music has dissipated). I’ll always heart Kathleen Hanna, but I’m thirsty for more.
I’ve never fit in with any particular group of people—but had there been other riot grrrl feminists in Preston County, WV, I know I would’ve fit with them. I was the only one. I still feel alone in the sense that I’m always searching for my niche. I need this empowering music to drive me. I need it like a drug.
If you know of some underground, self-proclaimed, feminist musicians that write music about feminist issues, let me know! We’ll exchange mixed tapes!
P.S. Just because someone is a female musician, that doesn’t make her music feminist…..just so you know. AND…just because someone is a male musician, that doesn’t mean that he’s not a feminist.
Forever In My Heart:
Bikini Kill
Cold Cold Hearts
Sleater-Kinney
Bratmobile
Babes in Toyland
Lunachicks
L7
Huggy Bear
Cadallaca
The Butchies
Excuse 17
Tattle Tale
Heavens to Betsy
Team Dresch
Jack Off Jill
The Frumpies
GREAT post. How about some Le Tigre, Ani DiFranco or Teagan & Sara? I am also a big fan of Melissa Ferrick. But then again, I fell down alot when I was a kid.
Peace~~~
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Is there any use at all for feminism these days? Feminism is already blown way outta proportion.
Love, the Antifem
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I relate so much to this: ” I still feel alone in the sense that I’m always searching for my niche. I need this empowering music to drive me. I need it like a drug.”
I also know what you mean about there seeming to be a lack of self proclaimed feminist music makers out there now. (I’ve considered too, that I might simply be out of the loop now though!)
So first thoughts are: The Gossip and Ani DiFranco. If you discover more please report!