Thirty years ago, a movement called riot grrrl started in the Pacific Northwest. It wasn't just music – it was politics, feminism, culture and zines. And we're still feeling its effects today.

BIPOC and queer fans and musicians didn’t always feel welcomed by riot grrrl. But some managed to claim space in the movement anyway. We dig into what it was like for people who were “aerating the ...

Courtesy of Lindsay Eyink / Wikimedia Commons In the early ‘90s, when riot grrrl was just gaining momentum, zines played a crucial role. At first, zines were the only form of media reporting on riot ...

Politically, riot grrrl blasted feminism into the future: Centering the needs of a new generation via direct-action strategies, witty mantras and slogans such as “girl power” and “support girl love,” ...

Portland musician Kathy Foster shares the music that got her through the pandemic, including 1990s riot grrrl, lo-fi funk and modern R&B. Kathy Foster is a pillar of the Portland music scene. She rose ...