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It’s not uncommon for me to go to a show, watch three or four bands perform, and only see one or two women up on stage all night. A lot of times, it’s less than that. So, I have a reason to be excited when I come across a band makes killer music, while also happening to be female. It’s like a +1 for riot grrrls.
The Coathangers, a four piece punk band out of Atlanta, fit that bill. Their third album, Larceny and Old Lace, came out this year and they’ve been touring the country in support of it. Now, my musical tastes tend to skew towards the lighter side of indie, but The Coathangers’ brand of punk is one I can get behind. Check out their song ‘”Go Away,” off their latest album:
