"Rebel Girl" - Bikini Kill (LIVE on The Late Show)

[@Trysht]

Absolutely WILD that this was Bikini Kill's TV debut!

[@Gildedmuse]

Seriously! Like how!?

[@cristianramos5947]

Why?

[@tedgray1115]

The Patriarchy still rules...

[@mgtfox]

My thoughts exactly!!!!

[@DETSRC313]

The craziest thing I learned on the whole show! 📺 🥇

[@tazgecko]

Wow, THE Bikini Kill. Nice to see these legends still going strong.

[@mattmyers9351]

I saw them live recently, they are amazing!!

[@marc3d]

still? so from when is this recording ...

[@Mexxx65]

...Legends....Ditto

[@fabrislemos]

The best 3 minutes of network television in a long time

[@michaelsantarlas17]

For three minutes I forgot about the news. Great booking

[@jenbloom6848]

Same. Feels good.

[@HaarmannE]

litterally why they booked them. sad to see such legends sell out to the corporate machine so hard. more like, punk rock aesthetic with bad politics girl

[@frankvazquez5974]

Funny. I was thinking about how Trumpers were going to comment about liberals ruing everything on this video...eesh.

[@neilwiththedeal]

Are you talking to me?

[@o.m.2188]

For a 60y old punk rocker like me it's heart warming .. Thanks!

[@profbiscochito]

Word. Right here with you, and still punking out in two punk bands!

[@Gildedmuse]

I totally freaked out seeing this punk ass chicks I listened to in my high school years still rocking so hard! That drummer looks rock and roll

[@johnm5186]

that was great

[@KealohaHarrison]

Omg I love them!!! I can’t believe this is Bikini Kill’s TV debut, over 30 years in the making!

[@misstessamarie21]

I was thinking the EXACT same thing! ❤ I can't believe they were never on Conan . But it's always good to see girls rock the f@#$ out!!! ❤❤❤ I was a drummer/back up singer in my early 20s. So it brings back fond memories of performing in front of people. ❤

[@MothGirl007]

It's insane!

[@genghis_connie]

Riot grrrl revolution

[@floydblandston108]

Thirty years- crazy isn't it? I had bought their cassette ("Pussy Whipped") after hearing about the Riot Grrl movement a few years earlier. That was the summer women marched on D.C. in numbers big enough to scare the Supreme Court from rolling back Roe v. Wade. 🙂

[@SarahJade-g3e]

Right? Back in the day I used to get tons of mail order freak stuff from the Kill Rock Stars indie record label. REVOLUTION GIRL STYLE NOW is so WOKE. The getup Kathleen is wearing is EPIC!!!

[@emmasayers7576]

Kathleen belted this song out with her band The Julie Ruin in Berlin a few years ago. I was down the front! I swear, I turned back into my 17-year-old riot grrrl self and danced and sang my face off!

[@georgina1317]

I was right there with you!

[@marvandthe4topz]

That was me last year at the salt shed in Chicago also!

[@margagomezcomedy]

Ditto on the Iconic BIKINI KILL getting on network tv at Last!! We need them now more than ever. Please book LE TIGRE next.

[@ClockwiseCat]

OMG yes and Julie Ruin. Let's have an ALL Kathleen Hanna channel .

[@troyevanthompson]

TKOh no!

[@shannonterry7968]

And Gen X collectively says THANK YOU, COLBERT! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@lisamj]

Right?! F*** yeah, gen X forever ♾️ They're so bada**!!

[@sspbrazil]

I’m Gen X and I say no thank you lol.

[@MagicSpaceWizard]

WTF! I did not expect to see Bikini Kill on The Late Show. Didn't even know they were still around. That's rad. Have an old tape with some of their songs in my car right now lol.

[@leavingitblank9363]

Rad?

[@feralhomunculus]

​@@leavingitblank9363No. *Fucking rad!*

[@calumproctor981]

​@@leavingitblank9363It means skibidi hock tuah.

[@ObscuredReverie]

Your car has a tape deck?

[@BooBuKittyPhuk]

I cant believe this was their TV debut after decades of f*in rockin it! Really cool treat for us. Thanks 🙏

[@rickwilson2741]

Punk just kicked the shit out of bad vibes from RNC! Thank you Stephen:)

[@Nettacki]

Holy crap, did not expect to see this

[@torunit4620]

This song is 33 years old and was first released on their album 31 years ago.

[@KJDogluv]

And? It’s never been shown live on tv….till now. What’s yer point

[@jeffmccloud905]

​@KJDogluv the point might be how current it still sounds.

[@Gildedmuse]

And it rocks just as hard.

[@torunit4620]

@@KJDogluv It took this long to get recognized by TV (now that TV is far less relevant).

[@Smknnfshn]

I'm 63 reminds me of my teenage years 30 years ago!! Great!!

[@dominicbiondi4097]

🤔

[@trentgilliam5192]

Wait… that math doesn’t math. 😂

[@Smknnfshn]

@@trentgilliam5192 a little facetious

[@theLexingtonKid]

I love it! 😂😂😂

[@brianwilga1432]

I still felt like a teenager when I was 33 years old too.

[@lorigoshert6667]

I see Bikini Kill, I click. Thank you for having them there. Reminds me I need to read Kathleen Hanna's book.

[@maithcailin]

THE BOOK IS OUTRAGEOUSLY AMAZING AND SOOOOOOO GOOD! READ IT!!!

[@shawheenblount2685]

​@maithcailin yes!

[@mariomontes8802]

I remember it was about the mid 90s I heard them in a radio show. At the end they announced an adress so I wrote to klll Rock Stars label explaining that here in Mexico City I couldn´t find any record from them, and guess what...Tobi answered my letter and sent me a catalogue to mail order as well as a CD, Reject All American. I couldn´t believe it. Obviously I went to their concert here in Mexico City last March.

[@Goatchild90]

Classic tune. This proves it’s literally NEVER too late as long as you’re alive

[@sspbrazil]

Or it proves when it’s time to pack it in. Ooofff.

[@Goatchild90]

@@sspbrazil You clearly never put in work into anything which is why you feel comfortable typing that dumb shit from your basement with chip crumbs all over you

[@Ibasirov]

Omg, I just listened this record yesterday thinking “what a banger, still holds up”, and here it is

[@MothGirl007]

You made this happen!

[@SarahMThompson-m9l]

I’m literally replaying that’s over and over. I am so happy to hear this song. I’m a 43-year-old punk, rocking single mother.

[@zakmarsh3150]

I recently saw 🖤 Bikini Kill 🖤 play in Birmingham UK, they were superb! Yay for sharing their performance on The Late show 🖤

[@gabirealer]

Is anybody else wondering what bikini kill and adam kinzinger talked about backstage?!

[@BaxtersBlades]

Well it is about time!! I saw them 30 years ago at gilman st. Berkley. Best show ever!

[@StephMisc]

that must have been epic!

[@BaxtersBlades]

@@StephMisc It was. And Excuse 17 opened for them!

[@Dvarden]

When I was 14 i never thought I would be watching bikini kill on late night 😂😂

[@silencekit]

Saw them Thursday night in Baltimore. Absolutely awesome!

[@dustcakeboy]

It was about time!! Saw them live last March in Argentina. So happy for my girls!

[@kikoriou]

i was there too! awesome concert

[@mknees1467]

NI ME ENTERÉ FUCKKKKKK

[@tammyd.970]

After watching: Of course they still completely kick ass. So, so happy. I'm sad I no longer have my whole rebel life ahead of me as when I first heard Bikini Kill, but somehow this is the most hopeful thing I have seen in ages. They still fucking kick ass. They are still the rebels they were. Maybe I am too. God, I needed this. Thank you, Late Show. So surreal hearing Colbert say "Bikini Kill", and so utterly awesome.

[@qualitybear]

You should read Kathleen's memoir that just came out, also called Rebel Girl. It's great!

[@tammyd.970]

@@qualitybear Yes, I am keen to read it. Glad to hear it's good. Thanks!

[@colbyshea5915]

I saw them when I was a young woman too. I was thrilled to see them again recently when I was in my late 40’s. They finished with Rebel Girl and I was surprised by how emotional I felt! Got tears in my eyes, sort of a mix of happiness and sadness… it was very overwhelming

[@MistressOnyaCox]

❤❤was a PunkRock teen squatter w Mohawk & DogChains ⛓️ 30yrs ago this was my #ThemeSong

[@justindelaney9987]

Been a Bikini Kill fan since 1994. I love they are still going strong for current generations to discover

[@Lostcause1974]

Remember the first time you heard Bikini Kill? Yeah. Me too. "Liar" was the first song i heard in my friend's Honda Civic on the way to a punk show in the early 90s.

[@jason_108]

what?! Seeing this 3 minutes after posting & decades of longing so stoked!

[@harveybrun9047]

Finally!! Some rock n’ roll on Colbert.

[@tammyd.970]

Before watching: Holy Crap!!! Did not expect this! It's not even my birthday!!!! Lol! Man, this is years of presents in one video. THANK YOU!!!

[@Plinky-xw2ix]

At last! Rebel Girl and also Capri Pants are my personal favourites. And for more of Kathleen Hanna's awesome vocals, best check out Le Tigre too.

[@margagomezcomedy]

LE TIGRE!!

[@seasons1650]

Also Julie Ruin ❤️

[@taintedlife2618]

How on earth did I miss this. I saw them in spring 1995. Time to see them again.

[@Darkfyre1969]

Definitely would love to see more bookings like this!

[@ogami1972]

Kathleen Hanna is a gift to us all.

[@alexissweet5890]

This has cheered me up a bit. I hope there's more. Surely, they didn't just play one song

[@shardanette1]

Good on ya, Stephen for having these legends on.

[@kidkique]

I had this red vinyl 7" single back in 1993 lol

[@johnwattdotca]

Every time I see an all-girl band I want to meet the bass player.

[@jeffclement2468]

Michael Steele? Kathy Valentine? I know, right?!

[@johnwattdotca]

@@jeffclement2468 I might have started with the Bangles.

[@glenmartinez5158]

@@johnwattdotca if u havent yet, u need to meet the barefoot assassin (band maid).

[@johnwattdotca]

@@glenmartinez5158 In public, it's surprising to get the reactions I do when I ask are you learning to play funk bass, when I saw a trend of young girls, some foreign, getting into r'n'b and funk with KZbin videos. I need a bass player who can hold it down.

[@muckymucks]

The bass player is Kathi Wilcox. Check out her band The Frumpies. They're great.

[@lizzcupp963]

She's sound so fucking great

[@celebratedsummerrecords5621]

Caught them in 91/92 With Fugazi, Inspiring then, inspiring now.

[@Mfbxjma3]

How the heck has it taken till 2024 for someone to book Bikini Kill onto a TV slot? An utter travesty but at last it’s happened. Epic performance 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️🧡🧡🧡🌱🌱🌱

[@BeauMather-qu1bq]

Full respect, goosebumps

[@charlenemack7040]

I’m in my early 70s and I’ve never heard of this band in my entire life. I do love this song I’m gonna be looking into their other music really soon. And to answer your question, no I have not been living under a rock.

[@maithcailin]

Check out Le Tigre too!

[@markjames8664]

I didn’t know about them at the time either. I was more listening to mainstream rock at the time,

[@Pinkwaterballoon]

Ugh i love this! Her voice is so powerful !!!!

[@ojake801]

Just what we needed right now. Thank you 💖

[@nullc0ntext]

Geez, Bikini Kill are still around and playing network late night after what, nearly 30 years? EPIC. Makes me reminisce about Liz Phair, Hole and Veruca Salt. Music was better in the 90's by far.

[@johnwattdotca]

Please leave "Hole" out of your list, the only porn act you mention.

[@batgurrl]

I am 65 and an alternative rock lover. This is ON FIRE and Hot. Thanks to the Stephen Colbert Producers for highlighting some ‘kick ass’ music🩷🩷🎉🔥🔥🔥

[@roxyredrose1]

Completely killed it

[@yoshimasu_k]

That third verse was extra ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥!!!

[@KenOath1234]

God i remember when this came out...I'm old!

[@julienholmgren1543]

We back in 92? I saw L7 recently and Mudhoney are playing here in September. nice to be back in the 90's.

[@seasons1650]

Modhoney! Wow! I never stopped listening to Bikini Kill but Mudhoney! Blast from the past!

[@jayr3053]

Saw them in LA a few years ago! They were fantastic!

[@NewMessage]

Well this'll lift the gloom for a spell!

[@StudioCreations]

Wow. That was a tight set. Sounded like 1993 all over again. ROCK ON!

[@floydblandston108]

'24 is your year Grrrls- don't let the fascists push you back 70 years into the past- they really are trying to!

[@ChrisCypher]

Saw them play live here in Chicago last year and, as evidenced here on the Late Show, they definitely still got it.

[@chrisandersen5635]

Only took thirty years! For them to get on tv late nite. Still. Fantastic.

[@Rckstrroma5]

And this was just 1 month ago in this era? That’s cool

[@aaronedgeart]

LEGENDS!

[@Bodytribechip]

Every roller derby team in America just shuddered a little.

[@djcie1018]

Man, I miss the 90's.

[@jaybird6905]

don’t. the 90s are when we spiralled into self-involvement and started sleepwalking into fascism

[@itookallthenames]

Many imitators of this band, but none match them

[@gabirealer]

omg what is happening bikini kill is on late night?! I've loved them forever and now I also kinda love stephen colbert a bit more

[@AlbertoCastillo-ob5co]

Es la primera vz q escucho a estás chicas y tocan muy bien una buena actitud muy punk 😅😅😅😅❤❤

[@mrjustinesquer]

They tore this shit the fuck up!!!💀☠️

[@ComicPower]

They still rock 35 years after there debut. Love them

[@Chugins]

Sounds like The B-52s, Ramones and Babes in Toyland all took a shit at the same time.

[@genjii931]

Check out the Linda Lindas' cover of this epic song. The kids are alright.

[@DerrickRuthless]

Brilliant. I needed this!

[@davidmurray5399]

I saw them in a triple-bill with L7 and Babes in Toyland.

[@josepk5986]

one of the best punk band in a history in super good form !

[@bigbird2451]

That was bad assed. Well done!

[@lungbutter420]

AMAZING!

[@vacantmoon]

Bikini Kill and Jessica Pratt in the same week...Thank You Late Show / SC for bringing these amazing women in music to rock your stage 🥁

[@ListenToPowerViolence]

OMG so cool. This band slays.

[@masondegaulle5731]

Oh man this brings back some memories!

[@magneteye]

Awesome! I saw them live in 93 at a Rock for Choice concert.😮

[@baratheda777]

Hell yeah! This makes this fortysomething happy af! Finally music I know on national television. Add to that it's the best band of the 90's(in my heart with Nirvana)

[@afrodeity1576]

Thank you 🙏 God that Awesomeness 😎😎😎 STILL PREVAILS!!!! ✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@Bruisedmelon]

This is what I needed. Please more music guests

[@vavosa]

Favorite band ever. 12 year old me is screaming, and 10 years later 22 years old i am still screaming lol

[@isaacmhdz]

Absolute punk legends, no denying that! 🤘🏼❤️

[@Archibald_h]

Still an anthem.

[@pong86r]

after all these years! can't believe they were never on tv before. they kill so hard! i love it!!!

[@marcicarrel567]

Ohhhhh! Rebel Girl on Colbert - There is hope for the world. This made my day!

[@Al3xinasadworld]

0:07 music starts

[@DCPatrol]

This is what I needed! So good! So pure!

[@ianimhof1648]

Amazing! Can't wait to see them in their hometown at South Sound Block Party in August!

[@WOK-YT-handle]

Wow!!! 🤩 🤩🤩 that TV debut took a minute to finally happen! 💖 💖 💖

[@KitC916]

Probably the best late night music I've seen in months 💖

[@pamela8329]

Thanks for this post! Not sure if a political move, BUT our local CBS affiliate decided to show the lovely city of Dayton Ohio: only commercials, during Bikini Kill's brilliant performance...

[@dinsedale_darby]

Whaaaat?!? That TV station would get an angry phone call from me and I am not usually that person!

[@kariejorgensen7874]

Awesome! Makes me think there's still a woman out there--even at my age of 65!--waiting for me to have some fun! Always loved Kathleen Hanna, regardless of her politics. What fun to watch and listen to, she is!!

[@alyssa289]

💗🤘 Psyched to see Bikini Kill play this summer!

[@theculteredvulture13]

Hell yes!!!

[@dustcircle]

TV debut? in 2024? No way! Awesome stuff, still killing it.

[@SunlightHugger]

10/10 would film a rumble fight to this song

[@bobtownsend9674]

Well I'll be damned, a late night show booked a band that not only doesn't suck out loud but are icons.

[@ivanterrible7362]

I needed this for such a long time. I hope Stephen books The Wolfgang Press when they drop their new record.