The Frumpies
The Frumpies | |
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| Origin | Olympia, Washington |
| Genres | Punk rock • garage punk • lo-fi • riot grrrl |
| Years active | 1992–2000 |
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The Frumpies were an American lo-fi punk rock band formed in 1992 in Olympia, Washington. The original lineup consisted of singers/guitarists Tobi Vail, Kathi Wilcox, and Billy Karren (all of whom were also a part of the riot grrrl band Bikini Kill), and Bratmobile drummer Molly Neuman.[1][2] Their debut was the 7-inch single Alien Summer Nights on the Chainsaw Records label. Babies and Bunnies was recorded in 1993, with future Make-Up and Weird War bassist Michelle Mae signing on long enough to record "Tommy Slich." Their music has been described as lo-fi garage rock associated with riot grrrl.[1][3]
After a two-year hiatus, the Frumpies reunited in 1996, releasing the EP Eunuch Nights. The CD collection Frumpie One Piece assembled all of the band's previous singles.[1] The group's last release was the 2000 EP "Frumpies Forever."
Discography
[edit]- Alien Summer Nights (7-inch EP) CHSW 6, released 1993.
- Babies & Bunnies (7-inch EP) KRS213, released 1993-08.
- Tommy Slich (7-inch, EP) Lookout 091, released 1993.
- Safety First (7-inch, EP) WIJ31V, released 1994.
- Eunuch Nights (7-inch EP) KRS322, released: 1998-09-23.
- Frumpie One-Piece (CD) KRS335, released: 1998-10-23.
- Frumpies Forever (7-inch EP) KRS366, released: 2000-08-01.
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 McDonnell, Evelyn; Vincentelli, Elisabeth (May 6, 2019). "Riot Grrrl United Feminism and Punk. Here's an Essential Listening Guide". New York Times. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ↑ Empire, Kitty (June 15, 2019). "Bikini Kill review – return of the riot grrl revolutionaries". The Guardian. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ↑ Ankeny, Jason. "The Frumpies – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
