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November 18, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

The 1001 Albums Challenge # 101: Minor Threat – “Out of Step”

Almost everything I know about Minor Threat is due to listening to and reading Henry Rollins. And being a fan of Ian MacKaye’s approach, agenda and ethos. By which I mean I’m more of a Fugazi fan but Minor Threat has been on the radar for me for a while as a direct result. I’m […]

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October 22, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Perfect Pussy: Say Yes To Love

Perfect Pussy Say Yes To Love Captured Tracks Have fun Googling that name now, won’t you! But Say Yes To Love is an album I hope you get to – it’s a glorious rush of energy, from the Bikini Kill-styled vocals of Dig and the sonic blast that is Big Stars…well, right through the album […]

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June 17, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

The Punk Singer: Film

The Punk Singer: A Film About Kathleen Hanna Director: Sini Anderson Opening Band Films Kathleen Hanna – feminist icon, performance artist, musician, style icon (or perhaps anti-style icon?) – there are plenty of reasons for a revealing documentary about the former Bikini Kill and Le Tigre frontperson; fortunately The Punk Singer nails it and also […]