Sleater-Kinney

The Profile

Sleater-Kinney are an American indie rock band formed in 1994, linked to the riot grrrl scene and known for interlocking guitars without bass. Core members are Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein, with Janet Weiss on drums during their classic era; they went on hiatus in 2006 and reunited in 2014.

Formed in Olympia, Washington; associated with Kill Rock Stars before releasing The Woods on Sub Pop; The Woods was produced by Dave Fridmann; notable albums include Dig Me Out (1997), One Beat (2002), The Woods (2005), No Cities to Love (2015), The Center Won't Hold (2019), Path of Wellness (2021), and Little Rope (2024); hallmark sound features two guitars and no bass.

DeBaser’s Sleater-Kinney reviews praise the ferocity and evolution from riot grrrl roots to the noise-and-psych punch of The Woods. All Hands on the Bad One gets credit for sharper songwriting and hooks, while the reunion-era No Cities to Love draws tougher criticism. Reviewers highlight feminist themes, two-guitar/no-bass attack, and key cuts like Entertain, Modern Girl, and A New Wave. Overall, the tone swings from admiration to sharp critique.