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Bikini Kill
Kathleen Hanna wrote "REVOLUTION GIRL STYLE NOW" on the flyers and meant every word. Bikini Kill didn't just play punk -- they invented riot grrrl and gave CMR its most radical ancestor.
What Genre Is Bikini Kill?
GenreRiot grrrl · Punk rock
Short answer: riot grrrl. In the bigger picture, Bikini Kill is a strong fit artist of Cigarette Mom Rock — the gritty, emotional, female-led alternative rock of the 1990s and 2000s, and the feminine counterpart to Divorced Dad Rock. Explore the full definition or the wider 90s female rock scene.
Does Kathleen Hanna Smoke?
Yes, by her own account — though she describes it as occasional, not a habit.
Full answer, with sources, in Which Cigarette Moms Actually Smoked?
Key Albums
- Pussy Whipped
- Revolution Girl Style Now
- The Singles
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“Rebel Girl”(Pussy Whipped, 1993)
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