We’ve been waiting and waiting. Waiting and waiting and waiting. Since 2009 to be precise, when word first spread about that band that sounded like Huggy Bear with the rawness of Bratmobile … but with Essex accents. We’ve been waiting for The Ethical Debating Society to release an album and take the crown that they … Continue reading
I knew it was coming. About a year ago I was sitting round my friends house doing what we usually do; drink, eat and discuss our never-ending love for Sleater-Kinney. The evening was running as usual when out of the blue my friend hinted to me that they heard a rumour that Sleater-Kinney, the one and … Continue reading
So London’s favourite riot grrrls The Ethical Debating Society (or TEDS to their fans) are kicking it up a notch and making their mark on the scene. Despite being around for several years and showcasing blindingly fierce live shows, there is little to show from the band in terms of studio recordings. Last year’s split … Continue reading
When it comes to documentaries on women in punk, the topic is usually given a brief five minute recap. A few token women are name-checked in between various dog-toothed male veterans discussing whether Lydon or Strummer influenced them the most. So when I see The Culture Show has a special half hour feature on women in punk … Continue reading
Marnie Stern + Sky Larkin + Trash Kit @ The Garage – 5 June 2013 This is one of two long, long overdue gig reviews that I know I have to write up because they were amazing and I want to remember that it was amazing and let everyone who didn’t even know about it … Continue reading
So once upon a time there was a punk singer. She started a band and preached the message of girl love and feminism to audiences filled with teenage girls and disinterested men alike. From punk rocker to voice of a generation, she faded out of the limelight leaving everyone questioning what happened to the punk … Continue reading
17/09/13: Giant Drag + Big Cosmos + Mise En Scene After a long and shitty day at work where nothing goes right the last thing you feel like doing is leaving your house to go a gig on a miserable, rainy Tuesday evening. I weighed up whether or not it was worth leaving the house for … Continue reading
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