in 1995 would seem at first glance to have little to do with riot grrrl. Or did they? It seems only fair to point out that the band, during their indie period on Bob Stanley's Icerink label did gig with the likes of Mambo Taxi and Cornershop, placing them somewhat closer to riot grrrl as it unfolded in the UK than, say, the Spice Girls. 'Wannabe', the Spice Girls debut single was released in the summer of 1996. It was accompanied by a Girl Power manifesto that never really seemed to get defined in any meaningful way, but coverage of the band was notably more positive than of riot grrrl four/three years previously. As for Helen Love, the band are still going but the original lineup has long gone. They may not have had a massive hit with 'Formula one racing girls' but I have fond memories of queueing to see them in Manchester in 1997, at a gig atttended by people as far away as Sheffield and Leeds. Image is of the words 'Girl Power' spray painted in pink on a black background. There is also a pink heart and some pink dots, also in spray paint. Image by Cazz Blase, copyleft Video commentary: The song plays over a still image of the sleeve for the Helen Love best of compilation Radio Hits Vol 1 Comments From You Amazing! I love HL but they hardly ever get a mention. Sunshine Super K is another great grrrl power song. But