Sistr Mid9ight Crafts An Anthem For The Feminine Male
Jason Barnes likes to play with the boundaries between “male” and “female.” He wears mostly women’s clothing. He relishes androgyny….
Tag: Feminism
Political Comic Jamie Kilstein Is Still Riled Up, Only Now He’s Got A Guitar
For standup comic Jamie Kilstein, some material just works better with music. Take depression, for example. “The first time I…
D.C. Punk Band Hemlines: ‘When You Get On A Stage, That’s A Feminist Act Alone’
The origin story of D.C. punk band Hemlines is straightforward: Two musicians aspired to start a feminist band. So they…
Inside An Explosive Relationship With D.C. Punks Gauche
A complicated and possibly dangerous relationship takes center stage in “Boom Hazard,” a danceable declaration of self from Gauche, a…
The Cruel Truth About Rock And Roll
Recent allegations that one of The Runaways was raped by the band’s manager remind us that sexual exploitation is part of rock’s foundation — and challenge the very idea that it is worth loving.
This Indie Record Label Is Charging Women Less Than Men — Because They Earn Less Than Men
Brett Lyman isn’t timid about calling himself a feminist. He’s openly identified as one since “always,” he says. “Who wouldn’t be…
As Joan Jett Is Inducted, Women Still Scarce At Rock Hall
Of the more than 700 artists in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, only about 8 percent are women. Joan Jett is now one of them.
Meet Babeo Baggins Of Barf Troop, The Rap Collective Taking Over The Internet
With a playful but purposeful demeanor, rap collective Barf Troop makes music that’s just as much about the turn up…
Why A Punk Band From Michigan Named Itself After Diane Rehm
As the longtime host of a nationally syndicated talk show heard by more than 2 million people each week, WAMU’s…
Dana Murphy On Booking Festivals That Aren’t ‘Just A Bunch Of White Dudes’
Dana Murphy has a way of debunking preconceived notions about feminist DIY. That—as well as offering well-curated and diverse shows—is…