Addressing Abuse in the Music Industry: The Role of Power Dynamics, Gaslighting and White Supremacy8/1/2020
Written by Parisa Eshrati
In solidarity with survivors of sexual assault across the music industry—including those who have recently come forward with allegations against Bassnectar and artists and staff at Burger Records—this article discusses the intersectionality of the music industry, rape culture and white supremacy, and provides resources for building a stronger foundation for the safety and well-being of music fans, especially youth and QTBIPOC.
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We've been using our social media this week to share zines created by Black artists and writers. Below is a compilation of those posts, including short Q&As with the founders. Show your support for Black zine makers and buy some of the work listed below!
 Photo credit: Alisha DeCou Below is a short open letter to our readers, fellow music journalists, musicians, and content creators, in regards to shifting focus of our content.
From Industrial to Techno: A Musical Companion for Waltpaper's Memoir 'New York Club Kids'5/24/2020 Compiled by Parisa Eshrati  The Club Kids were a group of fashion-forward artists in the 1990s that created an alternative, underground club culture in New York City. Known for their outrageous looks, legendary parties, and often illicit antics, the Club Kids were the embodiment of youth counterculture and gender revolution in the '90s. In his new memoir, New York Club Kids, prominent club kid figure Walt Cassidy, aka Waltpaper, gives exclusive insight into the lifestyle of this notorious clique. This blog is a chapter-by-chapter guide into the music mentioned in this memoir, listing all the artists that inspired the nightlife, fashion, and culture of the scene.
Written by Parisa Eshrati
Though it may be hard to feel connected to the music scene during this time of self-isolation, there are countless videos and resources available online to keep fans in touch with the spirit of live music. Below are some of my favorite concert footage, ranging from 80s punk shows at CBGB to Pagan Norwegian folk music in the forests, plus some recommendations of live music channels you can stream from the safety of your own home.
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