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Le Tigre
American electronic rock band
Le Tigre is an American art punk and riot grrrl band formed by Kathleen Hanna, Johanna Fateman and Sadie Benning in 1998 in New York City. Benning left in 2000 and was replaced by JD Samson.
They mixed punk's directness and politics with playful samples, eclectic pop, and lo-fi electronics. Like with many bands in and from the riot grrrl movement, many of the lyrics addressed feminist themes and ideas.
The group also added multimedia and performance art elements to their live shows, which often featured support from like-minded acts such as the Need.
real name: Kathleen Hanna, Johanna Fateman, & JD Samson
members: Kathleen Hanna, Johanna Fateman, JD Samson, Sadie Benning
formed in: New York City
labels: Mr. Lady Records
genres: electronic rock
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1998–2000: Formation and Le Tigre
Following the breakup of Bikini Kill in 1998, Kathleen Hanna released a solo album under the pseudonym Julie Ruin and moved to New York, where she wanted to perform Julie Ruin songs live. Not wanting to perform the material alone, she recruited Johanna Fateman, whom Hanna had known since meeting at a Bikini Kill concert several years prior. Sadie Benning, who had helped Hanna make a music video for the Julie Ruin song "Aerobicide", also joined in order to help with visuals and translating the music into performable material. These performances never happened, and instead resulted in the formation of a new band entirely, Le Tigre.
Le Tigre (French for "The Tiger", pronounced /ləˈtiːɡrə/) is an American electronic rock band formed by Kathleen Hanna (formerly of Bikini Kill), Johanna Fateman and Sadie Benning in 1998 in New York City. Benning left in 2001 and was replaced by JD Samson for the rest of the group's existence. Le Tigre are known for their left-wing sociopolitical lyrics that often dealt with issues of feminism and the LGBT community. They mix punk's directness and politics with playful samples, eclectic pop, and lo-fi electronics. The group also adds multimedia and performance art elements to their live shows, which often features support from like-minded acts such as The Need. Le Tigre began touring together again in 2023.
Also known as: Le Tigra, LeTigre
From Discogs (free to use). Their entry
Liner notes
Le Tigre, the records, oldest first
Le Tigre
1999 album
wanted
From the Desk of Mr. Lady
2000 ep
Feminist Sweepstakes
2001 album
This Island
2004 album
wanted
Records from MusicBrainz; covers from the Cover Art Archive.
