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This is the Riot Grrrl Subreddit.

As Riot Grrl covers a wide variety of topics don't limit yourself to just the music and feel free to discuss any of the following topics on this sub as well: activism, feminism, punk, riot grrrl, zines, and anything related to these subjects.

Hello and Welcome to the Riot Grrrl sub, a place to talk about: activism, feminism, music, punk, riot grrrl (the movement and the music) and anything related to these subjects. This sub is for both riot grrrl nostalgia, the current riot grrrl movement, and wanting a riot grrrl revival. If you are interested in, want to learn, consider yourself a riot grrrl or boy, or have questions about riot grrrl, this is the subreddit for you as well.


What Is Riot Grrrl?

Riot Grrrl is an underground feminist punk rock movement that started in the early 1990's. The movement is often associated with third-wave feminism. Zines and DIY are a big part of the riot grrrl movement. Riot grrrl is also a genre of music.


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Archived 90's RG zines

Hi there, I used to write the Los Angeles-based Riot Grrrl zine Sweetheart, in 1993-97, in my junior high and high School years. I put some old issue highlights plus excerpts from other zines of mine on Instagram if you wanna take a look ๐Ÿ˜ป:

Sweetheart_zine1990s

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2025/01/02
23:21 UTC

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GRRRizzly (riot grrrl/punk band with ex. Calamity Jane member) playing in Seattle!

For any riot grrrls in Seattle, GRRRizzly is playing this Saturday (1/4)! Lisa Koenig (formerly of Calamity Jane) is the lead singer/guitarist. ๐Ÿค˜๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿ–ค Come rock out!

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2025/01/02
23:12 UTC

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olympia music history project

today The Olympia Music History Project launched our website! it features oral history interviews with members of bikini kill, bratmobile, the need, sleater-kinney as well as many other bands that were important to the Olympia music scene between 1980-2002. enjoy:

https://www.olympiamusichistory.org/

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2025/01/01
21:52 UTC

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Sorry mom

Why isn't sorry mom more talked about? I think their first (and so far only) album is an absolute banger! I love every single song, and they go hard especially live! I know they "sold out" to a bigger label, but I really hope they don't sell out their sound. The raspy screams bring out a lot of emotion, and are so good to dance to

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2024/12/31
20:19 UTC

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REGINA - ROT ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿฅ€ [grunge / metal]

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2024/12/31
16:36 UTC

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raw and dirty original grunge song snippet

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2024/12/31
13:48 UTC

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NINA HAGEN - AFRICAN REGGAE [punk] (1979) reggae/punk classic by the Nina Hagen Band

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2024/12/30
20:32 UTC

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south texas punk/riotgrrrl scene?

hi! i'm a 20 y/o trans woman in south texas. i was recently introduced to and really love punk/riot grrrl music. i was wondering if anyone here knows any places in south texas i could hang out at to meet like-minded people :)

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2024/12/28
14:43 UTC

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Riot grrrl buttons

My ex gf took this pic of her buttons. That was sweet. I sold out of these buttons ages ago but should make some new ones.

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2024/12/28
09:06 UTC

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showed my dad my fav punk and riot grrrl music and after 20 songs he showed me his fav metal ones

he's such a in flames fan, apperently been a metal head since he was 10???? also he now knows all the lyrics to i'm gonna tell my therapist on you, american idiot, who bikini kill is and he told me he wants to take me to a blink 182 concert

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2024/12/27
19:16 UTC

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saw this in a bathroom stall, found it interesting wanted to share

idk what flair to put this under

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2024/12/27
05:55 UTC

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LOOK WHAT I GOT FOR XMAS!!

YIPPIEEEEE

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2024/12/27
01:33 UTC

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Looking for Queer Punk (or punk adjacent) bands for a Feb 13th show in Portland

I hope this message finds you well! Iโ€™m reaching out on behalf of a collective that are trying to semi regularly put on gigs called Queers Run Amok, dedicated to creating safe and inclusive spaces within the Portland music scene. We're currently organizing a gig and are looking for queer bands to perform.

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2024/12/26
20:48 UTC

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skinned teen on Spotify

Okay I know this isn't that deep but I can't find them on Spotify anymore and Im just kind of upset :c

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2024/12/26
01:07 UTC

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My dad wanted to know if heโ€™s a riot grrrl now

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2024/12/25
14:45 UTC

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Why is GRLwood touring apparently both with Rej and Karen??

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2024/12/21
17:41 UTC

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questions about zines

I never heard the term zines before learning about the movement and I would like to know how zines work, what they are in practice, how to make them and their purpose.

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2024/12/20
22:54 UTC

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band that opened for bikini kill

whatโ€™s the band called of teenage girls that lied to kathleen hanna and said that they were in a band, so when she said they could open for bikini kill they had to figure it out?

edit: nevermind i found them, called skinned teen

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2024/12/20
16:47 UTC

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RIOT GRRRLS OF OHIO!!!

my band, Cat Crash is going on tour throughout the midwest for the first time. we're joined by a roster of queer and other riot grrrl bands, so come on out to this show and meet like-minded people and rock out to punk music!

January 11th All Ages - Minors Allowed With Signed Waiver $15 Doors @ 6 Half-Baked Warehouse 847 E Hudson St

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2024/12/19
21:22 UTC

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riot grrrls in Columbus, OH?

Would love to connect with some

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2024/12/19
21:04 UTC

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Riot Grrrl Show in NYC

Come see a bunch of cool ass riot grrrls play at Home Sweet Home in NYC on 12/30! Including Seattle Riot Grrrl Sofiiak, as known as the Ra Ra Rebel zine co-founder!

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2024/12/19
15:50 UTC

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looking for more queer friends/music people in orange or LA county

hi! im a queer transmasc person looking to just meet more people and where to find the music scene. i would love to jam with people (i play guitar) also! i dont get out much at all even though ive been living in the OC for a couple years which is why i need some help

im 24 so preferably friends older than 21 <3

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2024/12/19
05:07 UTC

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guide to be a riot grrrl???

im a new riot grrrl (by new i mean i just now joined an actual community) and i was wondering what would make me a better riot grrrl! like what kind of activities should i do? what should i wear? ive kind of just been advocating when i can and i listem to a lot of riot grrrl bands but i want to become more outwardly involved so i was just wondering if anyone had any tips or suggestions we could talk about

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2024/12/18
04:57 UTC

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grrrls in WV?

this is a long shot but im curious to know if any other ones exist here

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2024/12/17
22:50 UTC

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if anyone wants a girl as their album cover

can take album cover photos of myself for you, so like idk but if you want a girl on your album cover i can do almost any look, i have a lot of accessories, styles, costumes, makeup, settings, sfx, etc.

dm me if youre interested, only condition is you let me know if you do use it as the cover. i work on my own music, im just completing side quests for shits and giggles

i know ive posted this in a few subs but i would really do my best for a riot grrrl artist/band and honestly, ive got anything i could need for a good cover for you

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2024/12/17
08:10 UTC

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The New Generation of Riot Grrrl Spotify Playlist

Hey! I made a playlist featuring some great new riot grrrl bands (mostly east coast grrrlies). Check it out if you want to listen to the new generation ๐Ÿ’–

12 Comments
2024/12/16
20:14 UTC

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