Posted on Jul 13, 2023
‘Starting a Riot’ episode 6: Don’t Call Me That
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Riot grrrl left a legacy and … it’s complicated. A lot of the bands that were inspired by the movement don’t want to be directly associated with it any longer. We’ll dig into that and hear from bands that are carrying on the legacy and the spirit of riot grrrl today.
‘Starting a Riot’ episode 6: Don’t Call Me That
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Lucia de la Garza: It’s pretty powerful that there are all these women that created a movement that is still lasting today, though. Like that’s something that’s really admirable about the riot grrrl movement, is that even though its legacy is mixed, it really did, it opened so many doors for so many people and we would definitely not be here today if not for that movement.
Reyna: To me, one of the most fascinating and incredible things that this movement helped thousands of people do, and continues to teach us about, is the power of anger as an energy, and the impact that acknowledging, and recycling that anger through music can have on communities – the impact it can have on culture and the doors it can open for people to experience joy. Riot grrrls taught themselves, and anyone who was willing to listen, a different way to be unafraid. They used community as fuel, and music as a shield, building tools along the way that created a strong foundation not only for women to be strong and safe, but for the concept of belonging to continue to be accessible to everyone, even if you have to fight for it. Thirty years later, while we’re still fighting for the rights to our own bodies, and the opportunity to exist beyond just surviving, understanding how to move through such an intense feeling like anger allows me to have a vision and take action. As a musician and as a person, I’m grateful for the tools I’ve accessed through the school of riot grrrl."
..."Lucia de la Garza: It’s pretty powerful that there are all these women that created a movement that is still lasting today, though. Like that’s something that’s really admirable about the riot grrrl movement, is that even though its legacy is mixed, it really did, it opened so many doors for so many people and we would definitely not be here today if not for that movement.
Reyna: To me, one of the most fascinating and incredible things that this movement helped thousands of people do, and continues to teach us about, is the power of anger as an energy, and the impact that acknowledging, and recycling that anger through music can have on communities – the impact it can have on culture and the doors it can open for people to experience joy. Riot grrrls taught themselves, and anyone who was willing to listen, a different way to be unafraid. They used community as fuel, and music as a shield, building tools along the way that created a strong foundation not only for women to be strong and safe, but for the concept of belonging to continue to be accessible to everyone, even if you have to fight for it. Thirty years later, while we’re still fighting for the rights to our own bodies, and the opportunity to exist beyond just surviving, understanding how to move through such an intense feeling like anger allows me to have a vision and take action. As a musician and as a person, I’m grateful for the tools I’ve accessed through the school of riot grrrl."
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