This morning, Jill Riley spoke with Sini Anderson, who is widely known for directing The Punk Singer — a documentary about riot grrrl pioneer Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre — which will also be screened for its 10th anniversary at The Trylon Cinema in Minneapolis on Friday night (Nov. 10) as part of Sound Unseen.

Originating from the Pacific Northwest, the riot grrrl movement gave considerable momentum to third wave feminism. It also served as a strong subculture and community in which women were encouraged to express their rage, anger, and frustration with society in music.

Let’s make a playlist of bands/artists that have influenced the riot grrrl movement. Who are some of the icons? Who is carrying the torch forward?

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which artists/bands associated with the riot grrrl movement do you want to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
X-Ray Spex - Oh Bondage Up Yours!
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - Bad Reputation
Babes in Toyland - Bruise Violet
Sleater-Kinney - Banned from the End of the World
The Soviettes - The Land of Clear Blue Radio
Veruca Salt - Seether
Gully Boys - Dizzy Romantics
Bikini Kill - Reject All American
Beth Ditto - Fire
L7 - Andres (bonus)