Bikini Kill

Bikini Kill is a feminist punk band that started in Olympia, WA, and later moved to Washington, DC. The band was active from 1990 to 1998. Although they sometimes switched instruments, the primary lineup was Kathleen Hanna on vocals, Tobi Vail on drums, and Kathi Wilcox on bass. Billy Karren joined on guitar after the band had played several shows as a three-piece. Bikini Kill is credited with instigating the Riot Grrrl movement in the early ’90s via their political lyrics, zines and confrontational live shows. read more…

Bikini Kill is a feminist punk band that started in Olympia, WA, and later moved to Washington, DC. The band was active from 1990 to 1998. Although they sometimes switched instruments, the primary lineup was Kathleen Hanna on vocals, Tobi Vail on drums, and Kathi Wilcox on bass. Billy Karren joined on guitar after the band had played several shows as a three-piece. Bikini Kill is credited with instigating the Riot Grrrl movement in the early ’90s via their political lyrics, zines and confrontational live shows.
Bikini Kill started touring in June 1991. In addition to touring the US several times, they also toured Europe, Australia and Japan. In The band recorded and released a demo tape, two EPs, two LPs and three singles. With the exception of their demo tape, which was self-released, all their records were released by the Olympia-based record label, Kill Rock Stars. In 2011, the band cut ties with Kill Rock Stars and began rereleasing their albums through their own label, Bikini Kill Records.
Bikini Kill believed that if all girls started bands the world would change. They actively encouraged women and girls to start bands as a means of cultural resistance. Bikini Kill was inspired by seeing Babes in Toyland play live, and attempted to incite female participation and build feminist community via the punk scene. They used touring as a way to create an underground network between girls who played music, put on shows and made fanzines. This informal network created a forum for multiple female voices to be heard.
Kathleen, Kathi, and Tobi (along with guitarist Erica Dawn Lyle) are thrilled to announce they will be regrouping to play shows in NY and LA in spring 2019.

Photo by Tammy Rae Carland

News

• Bikini Kill Reuniting For NYC & LA Shows Later This Year Jan 15, 2019
• Bikini Kill Announce Reunion Tour Jan 15, 2019
• Bikini Kill Announce Select Shows in Los Angeles and New York Jan 15, 2019
• Bikini Kill to Reunite for Trio of Live Dates Jan 15, 2019
• Bikini Kill reunite for first live performances in 20 years Jan 15, 2019
• Bikini Kill announce NYC & LA reunion shows Jan 15, 2019
• ALTPRESS: Bikini Kill To Reunite For Select Shows Jan 15, 2019
• Bikini Kill announce first live dates in over 20 years Jan 15, 2019
• ​Bikini Kill Reunite for 2019 Live Shows Jan 15, 2019
• Bikini Kill announces reunion shows in LA and NYC Jan 15, 2019
• Bikini Kill Will Perform First Full Shows Since 1997, Two In NYC Jan 15, 2019
• Bikini Kill Announces Reunion Shows Jan 15, 2019
• Bikini Kill Announce Reunion Shows Jan 15, 2019
• Bikini Kill Are Reuniting Jan 15, 2019
• Bikini Kill reunites, announces three shows Jan 15, 2019
• Bikini Kill Reunite For Select Shows in NYC and LA Jan 15, 2019
• Bikini Kill to Reunite For First Full Shows Since 1997 Jan 15, 2019
• Bikini Kill Announce 2019 Spring Reunion Shows Jan 15, 2019
• Bikini Kill Announce Reunion Tour Dates Jan 15, 2019

Tour Dates

Date	Venue	Location	With	Tickets
Thu 4/25/2019	Hollywood Palladium	Los Angeles, California	Alice Bag
Fri 4/26/2019	Hollywood Palladium	Los Angeles, California	Linda Lindas
Wed 5/1/2019	Hollywood Palladium	Los Angeles, California	Fuck U Pay Us
Thu 5/2/2019	Hollywood Palladium	Los Angeles, California	Le Butcherettes
Fri 5/31/2019	Brooklyn Steel	Brooklyn, New York
Sat 6/1/2019	Terminal 5	New York, New York
Tue 6/4/2019	Kings Theatre	Brooklyn, New York
Wed 6/5/2019	Kings Theatre	Brooklyn, New York
Mon 6/10/2019	O2 Brixton Academy	London, United Kingdom