riot grrrl

Characterized by raw, aggressive punk rock with fierce feminist lyrics and DIY ethics, riot grrrl emerged from the Pacific Northwest in the early 1990s. Bands like Bikini Kill and Sleater-Kinney combined distorted guitars, confrontational vocals, and politically charged themes addressing sexism, abuse, and female empowerment.

14 bands

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  7 Year Bitch

  USApunk rock+2
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  Adickdid

  USApunk rock+1
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  Big Joanie

  UKpost-punk+2
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  Bratmobile

  USApunk rock+3
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  The Butchies

  USApunk rock+3
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  Care Bears on Fire

  USApop punk+2
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  Dickless

  USAgrunge+3
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  The Donnas

  USApunk rock+3
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  Dream Nails

  UKpunk rock+2
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  Emily's Sassy Lime

  USAgarage punk+3
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  Gito Gito Hustler

  Japangarage punk+2
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  Heavens to Betsy

  USAriot grrrl+2
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  Jack Off Jill

  USAalternative rock+1
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  Sleater-Kinney

  USAindie rock+2