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How did an underground feminist punk movement set off a global music revolution? Twenty-five years ago, independent record label Kill Rock Stars released 'Pottymouth,' the debut album from now-legendary riot grrrl band Bratmobile. To celebrate this anniversary, Kill Rock Stars is looking back at the recording of 'Pottymouth' with the people who were there. Join Portia Sabin (president of Kill Rock Stars and host of The Future of What) as she interviews key players about what brought the band ...
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In Part Five of Girl Germs, 'Pottymouth' reaches a new generation of artists while the Brats reflect on their legacy and what's next.Featuring (in order of appearance):Rachel Aggs (Shopping, Trash Kit)Marissa Paternoster (Screaming Females, Noun)Katie Alice Greer and Daniele Daniele (Priests)Corin Tucker (Heavens to Betsy, Sleater-Kinney, Filthy Fr…
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In Part Four of Girl Germs, the media gets wind of Bratmobile and the riot grrrl movement as a new era of representation for women and girls in music is set into motion. At the same time, the band's breakup looms.Featuring (in order of appearance):Tae Won Yu (Kicking Giant)Molly Neuman (Bratmobile, The PeeChees, The Frumpies)Erin Smith (Bratmobile,…
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In Part Three of Girl Germs, hear how Bratmobile's "Girl Germs" single catalyzed the making of 'Pottymouth,' the story behind the album's 24-hour recording, and why it took almost a full year to release.Featuring (in order of appearance):Slim Moon (Kill Rock Stars)Allison Wolfe (Bratmobile, Cold Cold Hearts, Sex Stains)Erin Smith (Bratmobile, Cold …
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In Part Two of Girl Germs, Erin, Molly, and Allison reflect on how they got into music, riot grrrl's roots, grunge, and what brought Bratmobile together as a band.Featuring (in order of appearance):Allison Wolfe (Bratmobile, Cold Cold Hearts, Sex Stains)Erin Smith (Bratmobile, Cold Cold Hearts)Molly Neuman (Bratmobile, The PeeChees, The Frumpies)Tr…
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In Part One of Girl Germs, we look back at Olympia, Washington's thriving punk scene that cultivated acts like Bratmobile, Bikini Kill, Heavens to Betsy, and more.Featuring (in order of appearance):Corin Tucker (Heavens to Betsy, Sleater-Kinney, Filthy Friends)Allison Wolfe (Bratmobile, Cold Cold Hearts, Sex Stains)Slim Moon (founder, Kill Rock Sta…
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Introducing Girl Germs, a five-part podcast detailing the recording and release of Bratmobile's seminal riot grrrl album, 'Pottymouth.'Kill Rock Stars president and host of The Future of What Portia Sabin interviews key players in the scene to look back at how an underground feminist punk movement set off a global music revolution.Produced by Will …
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