Fret not, riot grrl fans, there are still plenty of new acts out there to feed your need. But nowadays they often come with a twist.
The latest entrant in the race for your affections is Speedy Ortiz, a four-piece outfit from Northampton, Mass.
Started in 2011 as a solo project by former guitarist Sadie Dupuis, it had expanded into a full-fledged indie band by 2012 and churned out an EP and a couple of singles before dropping a proper full-length, Major Arcana, this past July.
If the music doesn’t scream it, that video should have tipped you off — this band is heavily influenced by the ’90s. There’s the halting guitars and lyrics, the lo-fi quality and the ever-present slacker vibe emanating from every track.
So, it’s not exactly riot grrl, but it’s definitely from that era.
If you want to see the entire 12-minute performance on KEXP, go here.
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