After announcing her signing to Hopeless Records in April, Brazilian punk-rocker Karen Dió has arrived with her new single, “Stupid.” Preceded by “Sick Ride” and “So Funny,” “Stupid” is set to appear on her forthcoming EP My World, available on October 25, via Hopeless Records. The artist says, “‘My World’ sealed my comeback to the music industry, reassuring that here, making music, is where I belong. It’s the first music I wrote after a 2 year break. The songs are short, real, catchy, and straight to the point!” Watch more: Daisy Grenade Want To Collab With Chappell Roan, Awsten Knight,… Read more »
The Riot grrrl movement began in the early 1990’s at the forefront of feminism, punk music, and political commentary. It was a genre built out of anger, frustration, and rage entirely crafted by badass women. These women aimed to express emotions considered acceptable for male songwriters at the time, but far less common for women. Growing out of the Pacific Northwest but quickly spreading across the country, acts like Bikini Kill and Sleater-Kinney paved the way for many bands to come in the future. Speaking on topics like sexual assault, domestic abuse, anarchism, and female empowerment, the movement was much… Read more »
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s new column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week examines the rise of Riot Grrrl.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the return of the riot grrrls.
The hybrid theater/music project ‘Riot Anitogne’ brought a mixture of Sophocles’ tragedy, ‘Antigone’, and the ‘90s Riot Grrrl movement. This week we catch up with Seonjae Kim, the creator of this original punk rock musical, to discuss her unique creative process, how the songs came to life and how to cultivate confidence while in the creative pursuit. You can now stream ‘Riot Anitogone’ and learn how to catch a live performance.
September means one thing…yes Pumpkin Spice is back at Starbucks, but mainly that Riot Fest in Chicago, IL is right around the corner!
Frustrated by her high school’s rampant sexism, Vivian turns to the Riot Grrrl movement for inspiration in Jennifer Mathieu’s Moxie.
It seems like every major musical artist has found box-office success in the form of an Oscar-worthy biopic. From Timothée Chalamet starring in A Complete Unknown as Bob Dylan to Rami Malek’s portrayal of Queen‘s Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, there are many rock star movies you need to add to your watchlist. P.S. If you need a goofy “biopic,” then Weird: The Al Yankovic Story starring Daniel Radcliffe is the flick for you. In recent news, Green Day shared that they are currently developing a comedy movie inspired by their early days touring in a van called New Years… Read more »
March isn’t just the time to wear green and celebrate St. Patty’s Day, it’s also time to truly reflect on the accomplishments of women in your life and afar via Women’s History Month. Plus, this is your reminder to continue to support women artists, small businesses, and beyond. One way to celebrate ladies this month and every month is, of course, by buying their music and attending their shows. Sure, we here in the alternative sphere love Paramore, Spiritbox, Avril Lavigne, and the like. But it’s vital to keep an eye on who is on the rise, too! These nine… Read more »
Following the release of 2024’s The Great Impersonator, Halsey is back with their first new music of 2025, “safeword.” The song features riot grrrl-infused punk screams infused with sexually liberating lyrics such as “I got a bad reputation from the fucking around/I got a standing ovation from the others on the playground.” For fans of Halsey’s hit “Nightmare,” this is the new rock track you need to hear ASAP. Keep a close eye on the music video because Halsey’s partner Avan Jogia makes a cameo. Check out the sexy, latex-laden “safeword” music video below. Beginning in May, Halsey is heading… Read more »
