Posted by: Intern Caroline
in Music Stuff on Feb 03, 2012
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Without a doubt, my new favourite band ever. A feminist punk rock collective inspired by Bikini Kill writing anti-Putin songs (“Putin has pissed himself”) and performing in guerrilla-style costumes in Red Square itself.
And to think, my colleagues in the music press used to scorn Riot Grrrl …
From Big Think:
The following story details how one group of girls have taken on Putin. Other revolutionaries take note. ...
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Posted by: shannon carlin
in General on Dec 19, 2011
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On December 13, 64 people were arrested at a punk show that was raising money for a local orphanage in the Aceh province of Indonesia. Those taken weren’t charged with a crime or brought before a court, but were arrested for having mohawks, tattoos, earrings, and wearing dark clothing. Basically for being “punk.”
These men and women, most in their early twenties, were taken to the Aceh State Police School for ...
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Posted by: Intern Courtnay
in Music Stuff on Oct 28, 2011
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What do you get when you take a man who sings about rebelling against authority and following your own rules and add a child to the mix? How does fatherhood change the ultimate bad ass lifestyle? What does it mean to be on tour and be a father? Those are just a few of the topics that the rock documentary, The Other F Word explores. In director, Andrea Blaugrund Nevins newest work she follows some of the most well known puck rock band members ...
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Posted by: Intern Julie
in Music Stuff on Feb 10, 2011
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I wasn't expecting to love ex-X-Ray Spex’s Poly Styrene's new release, My Virtual Boyfriend, quite as much as I do. By the unfortunate mathematics of aging and rock'n'roll, it's rare that a past their prime rocker releases new and relevant material. The fireball that is Ms. Poly Styrene has failed to disappoint.
The single is a far cry from the fierce caterwaul of 1977's Oh Bondage! Up Yours!. The energy's different: it's ...
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Posted by: Jules Abraham
in Music Stuff on Jun 07, 2010
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Daytime soap dramas have got nothing on Screeching Weasel. Over the years Weasel has cast bandmates like they were going out of season, with over 20 people having a claim to Weasel fame. With a history as volatile as one of their own mosh pits, Screeching Weasel fans had to forget about venting their disgruntled 90’s youth after the band went on hiatus back in 2004. That is until now, the Weasel will Screech again!! And of course ...
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