On Thursday, August 8th @ 2pm, Melodrama speaks with Tobi Vail from legendary feminist punk band, Bikini Kill, before they play The Warfield in SF on August 18th & 19th.
Bikini Kill launched a political and musical movement in the early 90’s, which is more relevant today than ever. Their cry for revolution echoes far and wide, inspiring artists from Miley Cyrus to Olivia Rodrigo and beyond.
Their music has appeared in feature films (Moxie), TV shows (PEN15, Orange is the New Black), and since their reunion in 2019 their live performances have sold out across the globe. Singer Kathleen Hanna has been called one of the most riveting front people in recent music history (NYT) and her recent memoir, Rebel Girl: My Life As A Feminist Punk, was an instant New York Times bestseller.
The band regrouped in 2019 for their first full shows since 1997 and have since performed to sold out crowds across the globe. During a time when we need their political rally cry more than ever, fans will have another chance to experience Bikini Kill’s formidable live show on their North American tour which kicks off August 15 in Los Angeles.
Photo: Debi Del Grande
