Le Tigre

This article is about the band. For their album, see Le Tigre (album). For the clothing brand, see Le Tigre (clothing brand).
Le Tigre
Le Tigre performing in 2004
Le Tigre performing in 2004
Background information
OriginNew York City, New York, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 1998–2007
  • 2010
  • 2016[4]
  • 2022–present[5]
Labels
Members
Past membersSadie Benning
Websiteletigre.world

Le Tigre (/lə ˈtiːɡrə/, French pronunciation: [lə tiɡʁ]; French for "The Tiger") is an American art punk and riot grrrl band formed by Kathleen Hanna (of Bikini Kill), Johanna Fateman and Sadie Benning in 1998 in New York City. Benning left in 2000 and was replaced by JD Samson. They mixed punk's directness and politics with playful samples, eclectic pop, and lo-fi electronics. Like with many bands in and from the riot grrrl movement, many of the lyrics addressed feminist themes and ideas. The group also added multimedia and performance art elements to their live shows, which often featured support from like-minded acts such as the Need.[6]

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  5. ^ Blistein, Jon (24 January 2023). "Le Tigre Roar Back for First Tour in 18 Years". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
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