Le Tigre

Le Tigre is a feminist electro post-punk band formed in 1998 by Kathleen Hanna. Initially envisioned as a live back up band for Hanna's solo project Julie Ruin, Le Tigre mixes the politics and feminism of riot grrrl with fun electronic samples and lo-fi beats. Other members include Johanna Fateman and JD Samson. JD joined Le Tigre as a full member when co-founder Sadie Benning left the band before the Feminist Sweepstakes album. JD had previously worked with the band as the roadie and operator of the slide show created by Sadie Benning for Le Tigre's live performances of the first record. Le Tigre live shows are quite famous. The self proclaimed underground electro-feminist performance artists combine visuals, music and dance into their performances.

Criticism

Coming from a highly politicized and independent music scene, Le Tigre's move to a major label, and their recent licencing of one of their songs for a Telus advert, is seen by some as controversial.

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They also performed at the controversial Michigan Women's Music Festival, which maintains a women-born-women admittance policy that discriminates against trans women.

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Michigan Women's Music Festival - Discriminates against trans women

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