Girl Power?

The Spice Girls' come-back tour re-opens some questions about the nature of 'Girl Power'. Jennifer Thomson looks back fondly - but critically

Published: 5 April 2008 | Written by Jennifer Thomson

Peaches - Impeach My Bush

Peaches' latest electro-punk album is both explicit and explicitly feminist. Catherine Redfern reviews Impeach My Bush

Published: 1 September 2007 | Written by Catherine Redfern

We Are The Pipettes - The Pipettes

Rachel Harris-Gardiner checks out the debut album from The Pipettes, a fabulous, fun, polka-dotted girl group from Brighton.

Published: 13 August 2006 | Written by Rachel Harris-Gardiner

The Gossip - Manchester July 2006

Cazz Blase reviews a storming gig by The Gossip in Manchester on 18th July 2006.

Published: 13 August 2006 | Written by Cazz Blase

The Spice Girls' Legacy

Sarah Parry defends the legacy of the oft-ridiculed Spice Girls. She argues that 1996 should be seen as a feminist renaissance, and explains how the band promoted ideas of individuality and female friendship that were hugely influential to girls at the time.

Published: 29 May 2006 | Written by Sarah Parry

FHM Music Channel

FHM has launched its own music channel and intrepid Natalie Smith finds a common theme in the videos. (Can you guess what it is yet)?

Published: 17 June 2005 | Written by Natalie Smith

Frank - Amy Winehouse

Is Amy Winehouse really looking for someone "Stronger than Me"? Holly Combe argues that Winehouse's debut album presents a somewhat traditional view of heterosexual relationships mixed with a couple of progressive moments. Yet despite its flaws, the music can't be faulted.

Published: 1 June 2004 | Written by Holly Combe

Le Tigre - London Astoria, April 2004

Jess McCabe finds Le Tigre on top form at the Astoria.

Published: 18 April 2004 | Written by Jess McCabe

Not a Victim - Stephanie Pakrul

Lorraine Smith introduces the intriguing new "edgy folk" singer Stephanie Pakrul.

Published: 18 January 2004 | Written by Lorraine Smith

Tales of a Librarian - Tori Amos

In this new compliation album, Tori Amos brings together 20 of her favourite songs which deal with deeply personal issues such as motherhood, rape, childhood, religion, sex, and finding a voice. As Nicky Raynor explains, there's much more to Tori than 'Cornflake Girl'.

Published: 16 December 2003 | Written by Nicky Raynor

Sympathy for the Devil - The Rolling Stones

In the fortieth anniversary of the Rolling Stones, Alix Brodie wonders if the lyrics of music's most notorious misogynists can lend something positive to the cause of contemporary feminism.

Published: 15 November 2003 | Written by Alix Brodie

Kylie Minogue

As a fan of Kylie, Anna Fioravanti finds that writing about the star from a feminist perspective raises deep questions about the nature of feminism itself. Risking judgement, she explains here why Kylie fits comfortably with her own definition of feminism, and why the singer can indeed be a positive role model for women.

Published: 20 October 2003 | Written by Anna Fioravanti

Christina Aguilera - Can't Hold Us Down

Christina Aguilera's new song 'Can't Hold Us Down' contains some refreshing feminist sentiments, says Lorraine Smith.

Published: 16 September 2003 | Written by Lorraine Smith

Women Who Wrock

Anna Sandfield is delighted to find an internet radio station broadcasting music by female artists and woman-fronted bands.

Published: 20 August 2003 | Written by Anna Sandfield

Ani DiFranco - Royal Festival Hall, June 2003

Anna Sandfield is uplifted and moved at a solo gig by the amazing Ani DiFranco.

Published: 15 July 2003 | Written by Anna Sandfield

This is Rockbitch

Lorraine Smith watched channel five's "This is Rockbitch" documentary, but is she any wiser about the radical sex-collective rockers?

Published: 16 May 2003 | Written by Lorraine Smith

One Beat - Sleater Kinney

Reviewed by Lucy Gollogly.

Published: 15 April 2003 | Written by Lucy Gollogly

The Be Good Tanyas - Bristol Bierkeller, March 2003

Indigo Black is transported by the Be Good Tanyas.

Published: 16 March 2003 | Written by Indigo Black

Ka-ching, bling bling, ching ching - women sing about money

What are female pop stars saying about money?

Published: 15 March 2003 | Written by Catherine Redfern

Interview with Lucy O'Brien

Cazz Blase interviews the author of She Bop II

Published: 16 December 2002 | Written by Cazz Blase

Le Tigre - London Astoria, May 2002

Despite the lack of guitars, Helen Watling is blown away by Le Tigre.

Published: 16 July 2002 | Written by Helen Watling

Ms Dynamite - It Takes More

If you're sick and tired of endless misogynistic Gangster rap, it seems you're not alone. Ms.Dynamite is a 21 year-old...

Published: 15 July 2002 | Written by Catherine Redfern

Garbage - Manchester Apollo, April 2002

Michelle Jenkin reckons Shirley Manson is a goddess, especially live.

Published: 15 July 2002 | Written by Michelle Jenkin