In the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, Oberlin College guest host and intern Sloane DiBari ‘27 discusses women in punk. The music selection surveys a variety of eras and perspectives, illustrating the diversity of women in punk and breaking beyond the limits of the “girl band” box music fans so often put female artists in. Song topics include sexism, the pressure of beauty standards, LGBTQ issues, being a woman in music, bodily autonomy, gender roles, and sex-based violence. Interviews and guests include Kristin Thomson and Jenny Toomey from DC DIY punk band Tsunami and zine archivist Fern Slater (Oberlin College ‘27). Musical artists include Patti Smith, X-Ray Spex, Bratmobile, Bikini Kill, Heavens to Betsy, Team Dresch, Hole, Tsunami, Sleater-Kinney, Dazey and the Scouts, Big Joanie, and Petrol Girls.
Music includes:
1. Patti Smith: Gloria (excerpt)
2. X-Ray Spex: Oh Bondage, Up Yours! (Recorded Live at The Roxy, London, 2 April 1977)
3. Bratmobile: Cool Schmool (excerpt)
4. Bikini Kill: Alien She
5. Heavens to Betsy: Terrorist
6. Team Dresch: Hate the Christian Right!
7. Hole: Violet (excerpt)
8. Tsunami: Skinny
9. Sleater-Kinney: Modern Girl
10. Dazey and the Scouts: Wet (excerpt)
11. Big Joanie: Used to Be Friends
12. Petrol Girls: Baby, I Had an Abortion
