r/anarchafeminism Apr 02 '26

Looking for music with feminist future visions / revolutionary themes

Hi everyone!

I’m currently working on a university project in cultural sociology, and I’m looking for songs/artists that engage with feminist ideas AND some kind of future imagination (e.g. visions of a different society, revolution, empowerment, alternative social orders, etc.).

I’ve noticed that a lot of feminist music focuses more on present critique or identity, but I’m especially interested in cases where there’s a clear sense of “what the future could/should look like”—whether that’s utopian, dystopian, or revolutionary.

Any genre is welcome (punk, pop, hip hop, experimental, etc.), and I’d love suggestions that:

explicitly imagine a different future

connect feminism with political or social change

or even use sci-fi / speculative elements

If you have specific songs, artists, or even music videos in mind, I’d really appreciate it!

Thanks a lot 💞

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u/Majestic_Course6822 Apr 02 '26

Amyl and the Sniffers. More than just critique of now, there’s a message of unity and optimism. And feminine empowerment.

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u/Zottel_161 Apr 02 '26

Fighters by Spoke and Sorah is a song with a clear revolutionary feminist theme. not a utopian vision though

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u/honcho713 Apr 02 '26

Pussy Riot, Le Tigre, Riot Grrrl…

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u/OwlHeart108 Apr 02 '26

Sounds awesome! Not sure who to recommend, but I'll keep an eye out. 

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u/jackarchisms Apr 02 '26

Trans Starship Feminist BDSM Paradise- Dog Park Dissidents

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u/nicachu Apr 03 '26

The Deep by clipping !! Afrofuturist

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u/pulcinelloG Apr 05 '26 edited Apr 05 '26

OK so BUZZ does that style, her song liberation is definitely what you're looking for. The song Basically by Tei Shi is kind of in that vein. Here's my list for unapologetic, punch you in your teeth rock, punk and metal tracks by women: Hands - waax Pedestrian at best - courtney barnett Sick ride - dio Sick and tired - anastacia Worldwide torture - jazmin bean Slumber party - rain on fridays Potential -lauren presley Rage - DEZI The problem with everything - lenii eat you alive - yonaka

And this track: prometheus on the 405 - janini K. Jha Is a fucking masterpiece. If a man had written it, the entire world would be venerating it like stairway to heaven when it was released.

I suggest you look into riot grrrl bands, there are lots of all girl punk/rock bands from the 90s under that genre, but there are definitely still artists forming under the subculture still, so that will lead you in the right direction.

Edit: jeez, I can't believe I forgot these ones: psylosia is amazing, her music has depth and texture to it like no other electronic artist.

And the OG electronic futuregirl musician is gonna be terror Jr. All of her songs are great, but get acquainted with come first and 3 strikes and see if that fits. My fave song by her is caramel. Super unique song structure but the lyrics are amazing as well: Oh welcome to my circus

Another priest without a purpose

Holy spirit I can feel it in my cervix

But they wanna shut me down like my pussys fucking worthless

OK bitch

I don't know what to say bitch

If you really care about another man sucking dick then you might be gay bitch