Le Tigre

Musical Group

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The Profile

Formed by Kathleen Hanna, Johanna Fateman and Sadie Benning, Le Tigre blended punk and electronic music with overt feminist politics. Their self-titled debut was released in 1999 on Mr. Lady.

Debut album Le Tigre (1999) released on Mr. Lady. Subsequent notable releases include Feminist Sweepstakes (2001) and This Island (2004). The group is known for mixing punk, electro, new wave and pop with feminist themes.

The reviews praise Le Tigre's blend of punk energy and electronic pop, led by Kathleen Hanna. The 1999 self-titled debut is described as lo-fi, DIY electroclash with strong feminist politics. Standout track: "Deceptacon."

Notable Quotes

❝ It's 1999 when Kathleen Hanna, leader of Bikini Kill, the most important riot grrrl formation, the banner of the new feminist punk of the 90s, the one of "revolution girl style now!", puts together a band again after the solo experience of Julie Ruin.