The Punk Singer Directed by Sini Anderson Starring Kathleen Hanna by Joanna Orland This film is purely for the fans of Riot Grrrl founder / Bikini Kill and Le Tigre frontwoman Kathleen Hanna.  And what a great soundtrack!  People not familiar with the feminist movement Riot Grrl or Hanna’s music could still appreciate this documentary, […]

by Joanna Orland As we mentioned in our review of the MEN gig as part of the Shockwaves NME Awards shows, you may recognize MEN lead JD Samson from the band Le Tigre. Often noted for their political, feminist & LGBT themes which were prevalent in their awesome tunes, JD Samson has taken what she […]

JD Samson (Le Tigre) and her new band MEN release their new single Off Our Backs this MONDAY! Their debut album Talk About Body will be out January 31, 2011. — Animal Collective will be curating All Tomorrow’s Parties at Butlins in Minehead which runs from May 13th – 15th 2011. The first ATP line […]

by Joanna Orland & Isla MC A band that almost called themselves “Hot Sweater”, or “Monitor”, but opted for something more, je ne sais quoi…French? Formidable electro-punk band Le Tigre is comprised of Kathleen, Johanna and JD, who met each other on the field in the thriving feminist art / music scene of New York […]

Roskilde, Denmark 2005 by Joanna Orland & Isla MC JOANNA – Rockslide, I mean Roskilde, is yet another summer music festival on the ever-growing list across Europe. So what makes this one special? Is it the heavy metal freaks and constant boozing? Is it the random randoms that pop up every once in awhile? Is […]