Phair & Sleater-Kinney Unite: Flannel & Fury Tour!

For the first time in three decades, influential feminist alt-rock artists Liz Phair and Sleater-Kinney will embark on a co-headlining national tour. Dubbed "The Flannel and the Fury," the tour concept originated with Liz Phair, who expressed a long-held desire to perform with contemporary female musicians.

Phair and Sleater-Kinney members Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker, all in their 50s, noted the scarcity of opportunities for women-led bands to share bills in the 1990s. They aim for this tour to serve as a model for future touring practices in 2026, emphasizing collaboration over outdated industry hierarchies.

Both artists shared personal anecdotes of discovering each other's music through underground scenes and mixtapes, highlighting the shared spirit and authenticity in their songwriting. They reflected on the hostility women often faced when expressing their true experiences, contrasting with the era's rhetoric of female empowerment.

This tour is seen not just as a celebration of past achievements but as a relevant, present-day statement. The artists expressed pride in continuing to create new music and offer narratives from their current life stages, distinguishing them from fleeting trends and reinforcing their enduring artistic relevance.