The new album by the feminist hardcore punk band, War on Women takes on issues of race, gender and politics. It’s called 'Wonderful Hell.'

The theme of the record is encapsulated in the title track with the lyrics, “There’s got to be a better way than giving up and wallowing. Let’s raise some wonderful beautiful hell and make this world worth living in.” As frontwoman, Shawna Potter explains, “You’ll find that theme through the record. Stuff sucks but let’s get to work now.”

The new album by the feminist hardcore punk band, War on Women takes on issues of race, gender and politics. It&rsquo;s called 'Wonderful Hell.'
The theme of the record is encapsulated in the title track with the lyrics, &ldquo;There&rsquo;s got to be a better way than giving up and wallowing. Let&rsquo;s raise some wonderful beautiful hell and make this world worth living in.&rdquo; As frontwoman, Shawna Potter explains, &ldquo;You&rsquo;ll find that theme through the record. Stuff sucks but let&rsquo;s get to work now.&rdquo;

On A Deeper Listen, host Emily Fox and other storytellers from KEXP talk with artists about the stories behind their songs and the experiences that inform their work. Through each conversation, we uncover the humanity behind the music, allowing us to hear it in a whole new way.

On A Deeper Listen, host Emily Fox and other storytellers from KEXP talk with artists about the stories behind their songs and the experiences that inform their work. Through each conversation, we uncover the humanity behind the music, allowing us to hear it in a whole new way.

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