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Those riotous Le Tigre gals have finished work on the follow-up to the self-titled debut they released last year. The record, which is slated for an October 16th release through Kaia Wilson's Mr. Lady imprint, will likely continue their reign as the only rock band ever to mix angry feminism with ecstatic joy and lo-fi electronics. It's been given the title Feminist Sweepstakes.

The band, which consists of ex-Bikini Kill frontwoman Kathleen Hanna, video director Sadie Benning and zinester Johanna Fatemen, will be participating in Ladyfest Chicago (alongside the Butchies, Amy Ray, and Tami Hart) on August 16th, and will also make an appearance at Minneapolis' Walker Art Center on August 13th. Their most recent release is a four-song EP titled From the Desk of Mr. Lady, which hit stores in January.