From Patti Smith to Bikini Kill, The Story of Feminist Punk in 33 Songs

From Patti Smith to Bikini Kill, The Story of Feminist Punk in 33 Songs



During punk’s early days, the identities of many European artists and foreign-language bands were often underrepresented—especially when the creative forces behind those bands were women. Laura Snapes sheds light on 10 of these groups.

During punk’s early days, the identities of many European artists and foreign-language bands were often underrepresented—especially when the creative forces behind those bands were women. Laura Snapes sheds light on 10 of these groups.



"I want to be a voice for young women and say, ‘You don’t have to follow these standards, you should love yourself.’ I want to give them a reminder."

Alessia Cara

(Source: pitchfork.com)



Let’s stop using the word “fangirl” to marginalize women.