Bikini Kill & The Real Distractions - Tobi Vail

<p>Tobi Vail - Bikini Kill & The Real Distractions - in conversation with David Eastaugh</p> <p>The Real Distractions is a co-release between Perennial and K this is international pop underground vol. CXLVIII. Featuring Tobi Vail (Bikini Kill, Frumpies, Spider and the Webs and MODs) as well as scene stalwarts Ricky Meyer (Rik and the Pigs), Peter David Connelly (the mona reels, Bangs, Quayde le Hue) and newcomer KT Ballard.</p> <p>Bikini Kill is an American <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punk_rock'>punk rock</a> band formed in <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympia,_Washington'>Olympia, Washington</a>, in October 1990. The group consisted of singer and songwriter <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathleen_Hanna'>Kathleen Hanna</a>, guitarist <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Karren'>Billy Karren</a>, bassist <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathi_Wilcox'>Kathi Wilcox</a>, and drummer <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobi_Vail'>Tobi Vail</a>. The band pioneered the <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_grrrl'>riot grrrl</a>movement, with <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feminist'>feminist</a> lyrics and fiery performances. Their music is characteristically abrasive and <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardcore_punk'>hardcore</a>-influenced. After two full-length albums, several EPs and two compilations, they disbanded in 1997. The band reunited for tours in 2019 and 2022, with Erica Dawn Lyle on guitar in place of Karren.</p>