Eliza Shaddad – on self imposed isolation, deep emotions & community 💜
To me being a feminist is about equal rights, & equal opportunities. It’s a no brainer … & I can’t quite understand why it still isn’t obvious everyone should be one.
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DMDR talk queerscene ukeleles, toxic masculinity & the pressures of Hollywood 🔪
‘We just wanted to make something fucked up & ugly & ever changing. There’s a lot of baggage that comes with us, but it’s like Louis Vuitton baggage; you always want it. ‘
Circle None talk Snakes, Feminism, Buckfast & not taking yourself too seriously 🐍💕
‘You’re not alone. Despite the internal & external chaos we all suffer individually we’re in this living hell together.’
Boys of The Hole talk Drag Wedding aesthetics, phlegmy screaming & . . . crisps 💟
Boys of the Hole will make one beautiful mess out of life, but not before they’re done drinking at street parties & taking down terfs – more on what makes this band so magical below . . .
Not Your Galentines Day 💖
KNM Presents their first ever event alongside As If Promotions. Purchase of event tickets will
Amelia from Cigarette Pie on creating community, not dating tories & filthy cute aesthetics 💕
I love the idea of creating a supportive community with like minded others. When you go to a Cigarette Pie event you’re coming out of it with new friends, networking with the other bands, artists, creators etc & just generally widening your place in the scene.
Cassie from LOUD WOMEN on capitalist hell-holes, Solidarity not Silence & world domination 💕🌎
In many ways musicians working at grassroots levels are even more vulnerable to abuse than those who have industry support & money following them . . . LOUD WOMEN talks about ‘womxn-led or female-powered’ bands, & we’re about supporting musicians not objectifying them.
Holly – Hell Hath No Fury – Rage is Contagious! 🔥
To be fair, I am pretty sure everyone is becoming sick & tired of the same all cis-male mediocre line-ups singing about crazy ex girlfriends & boats & hoes.
Good Night Out – Responding to Sexual Harassment at Live Music Venues
‘After the #metoo campaign, we got so much interest. I would like to encourage people just to do something about it’
The Empty Page – He’s Very Good at Swimming
We caught up with The Empty Page to talk feminism, cats, mental health & chutney.