Sleater-Kinney and Liz Phair are headlining a tour together, a pairing that feels both obvious and overdue. The Flannel and the Fury kicks off this spring, uniting two bands who carved out separate territories in '90s rock when the industry treated female-led groups like novelties. Sleater-Kinney built their reputation on angular guitars and political urgency. Phair made herself unavoidable with "Exile in Guyville," an album that met male aggression with sharper wit. They've rarely shared a marquee before, despite occupying the same cultural moment and fighting the same battles for legitimacy. The tour name itself is a statement. It acknowledges that these artists didn't just play music in a male-dominated space. They seized center stage anyway. That's not nostalgia talking. Both bands remain active and relevant. This is less a reunion than a recognition of what they built together, even when working separately. For fans who lived through the '90s underground or discovered them later, it's a chance to witness that specific collision of artistry and defiance on the same night.