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The rise of a new wave of Feminism and the #MeToo movement has created some kick-ass and powerful songs that epitomizes the advocacy for justice of womyn who have been affected and marginalized by men, which exposes the limiting facets of the patriarchy and the strive for gender equality. Essentially, these songs deliver a message, particularly to men that this sexist shit isn't cool, and to even consider abiding by these cultural statures is offensive and demeaning. So what do these fiery tracks sound like...well, take a listen: 10.  Your Dog - Soccer Mommy Soccer Mommy, with contemporaries such as Diet Cig , Chastity Belt , Girlpool and Snail Mail are artists snuggled deeply within a similar feminist indie rock scene, and Soccer Mommy's "Your Dog" is an anthem that this scene is unintimidated to sing out. "Your Dog" is a track for womyn to say in unison, "I don't want to be your fucking dog," I will not let you control my life or l...

While we can all sing along with our favorite songs, sometimes verbatim, there are a few lyrics that stand out to us so much that we know by heart, and are lyrics that we end up singing the loudest or on the toilet because it's inescapable. Some artists are gifted songwriters and lyricists and are able to evoke incredible and often palpable emotions be it with a single terse verse or with wordy and long collective lines and that diversity is definitely apparent in the following list. So here we go, ten genius undercover lyrics that we can't help but recite: 10.  "Jesus Christ" - Brand New "Jesus Christ, that's a pretty face" Upon reading the opening line from what is arguably Brand New's best song, you wouldn't think anything of it in terms of evocation as it simply is a commentary on a person's face. However, when listening you have an entirely different frame of reference aside from its literal meaning. Instead of the indicati...

Normally, artists taking influence from the 70's incorporate smooth and lucid riffs, a soft/easy beat and a groovy bass line, akin to artists like The Grateful Dead and David Bowie . With MOD CON, and specifically the song in question, "Scorpio Moon," the 70's influence is undeniably related with the hard rock stylings of bands like  Heart . While undoubtedly taking influence from 70's hard rock,  MOD CON and their full-length debut Modern Convenience , finds themselves squarely fit into this New School of rock with the likes of  Courtney Barnett ,  Starcrawler  and  The Regrettes . "Scorpio Moon" has a rawness and authenticity to its production along with a snarl that says "I don't give a fuck;" indicative of the New School.  Right out of the gates bassist Sara Retallick is making you play catch-up but just before you find your breath lightning strikes with a slick riff and a thunderous beat throws you on your ass for the rest of...