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Albums
Members
Current
Angie Boylan
Drums (drum set)
Carrie Brownstein
Lead vocals
Guitar
Corin Tucker
Lead vocals
Guitar
History
Carrie Brownstein
Lead vocals
Guitar
Corin Tucker
Guitar
Lead vocals
Janet Weiss
Background vocals
Drums (drum set)
Janet Weiss
Background vocals
Drums (drum set)
Laura MacFarlane
Drums (drum set)
Misty Farrell
Drums (drum set)
Toni Gogin
Drums (drum set)
Story of Sleater-Kinney
Sleater-Kinney (pronounced SLEY-ter KIN-ee) exploded onto the scene in Olympia, Washington in 1994, quickly establishing themselves as a cornerstone of the riot grrrl movement and a vital force in American indie rock. The core duo, Corin Tucker (vocals, guitar) and Carrie Brownstein (guitar, vocals), forged a sound both ferocious and fiercely intelligent. For many years, the powerhouse rhythm section was completed by Janet Weiss (drums, harmonica, vocals), until her departure in 2019.
Their early output – Sleater-Kinney (1995), Call the Doctor (1996), Dig Me Out (1997), The Hot Rock (1999), All Hands on the Bad One (2000), One Beat (2002), and The Woods (2005) – cemented their reputation, showcasing their dynamic interplay and politically charged lyrics. After a 2006 hiatus dedicated to solo pursuits, the band reunited triumphantly in 2014, releasing No Cities to Love (2015), The Center Won`t Hold (2019), Path of Wellness (2021), and Little Rope (2024), proving their enduring relevance and continued creative evolution.
Sleater-Kinneys influence is undeniable. Critics like Greil Marcus and Robert Christgau have championed them as essential figures in early 2000s rock, with Marcus even declaring them America
s best rock band in 2001. Stereogums Tom Breihan further solidified their legacy in 2015, calling them the greatest rock band of the previous two decades. Their feminist and progressive ideals, interwoven with their powerful music, have inspired generations of musicians and listeners alike. The band
s impact extends far beyond their discography; they remain a potent symbol of female empowerment and artistic integrity within the broader landscape of alternative rock.