One of the most important names and a swirling force from the Pacific Northwest music scene, Sleater-Kinney was formed in 1994 by Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker.
The band released their first album, the self-titled ‘Sleater-Kinney’ in 1995 and have since release 8 more.
Sound
Major influences are Sonic Youth, Bikini Kill, Patti Smith, Aretha Franklin.
Mystique
An embodiment of the Riot grrrl movement.
Timeline
1994 ~ Sleater-Kinney is formed by Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker
1995 ~ The self-titled album ‘Sleater-Kinney’ is released by Chainsaw Records