On March 11, 1977, British group The Slits made their live debut opening up for The Clash at the Roxy Club in London. The group is known as the first all-female punk band and paved the way for multiple groups — and even the Riot Grrrl movement —that followed in their footsteps.

From bands like Bikini Kill, and L7 to Le Tigre and Heavens to Betsy (and more!), let’s put together a playlist full of female-led punk!

So, for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what femme and female-led punk songs would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

The Slits- Typical Girls
L7- Pretend We're Dead
X-Ray Spex- Oh Bondage, Up Yours!
The Muffs- Agony
Le Tigre- TKO
Sleater-Kinney- Words and Guitar
The Donnas- Take It Off
Patti Smith- Ask the Angels