Le Tigre (French for “The Tiger”, pronounced ) was an American electronic rock band formed by Kathleen Hanna (formerly of Bikini Kill), Johanna Fateman and Sadie Benning in 1998 in New York City. Benning left in 2001 and was replaced by JD Samson for the rest of the group’s existence. Le Tigre are known for their left-wing sociopolitical lyrics that often dealt with issues of feminism and the LGBT community. They mixed punk’s directness and politics with playful samples, eclectic pop, and lo-fi electronics. 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.
Associated Acts
Bikini Kill Julie Ruin The Julie Ruin MEN
Genres
Electronic rock electroclash dance-punk
Labels
Mr. Lady Strummer Universal
Origin
New York City, U.S.
Years Active
1998 2007, 2010, 2016
Name
Le Tigre