Grrrl, InterruptedCazz Blase speaks to DIY icon Karren Ablaze! about her illustrious career as riot grrrl extraordinaire and fanzine pioneer Woman of action, fanzine writer, grrrl about Leeds, musician and singer: Karren Ablaze! has worn a number of creative hats over… Jan 23 16January 23, 2016Article at The F-Word
Shrieking Violet’s Natalie Bradbury talks about Manchester and feminismNatalie Bradbury is a journalist and writer based in Manchester. She has been writing and editing the magazine Shrieking Violet for three years. The magazine appears in paper format around Manchester, and is also available online here. The website… Nov 15 12November 15, 2012Article at The F-Word
A woman called Toothpaste: an interview with Lucy WhitmanCazz Blase interviews Lucy Toothpaste, who wrote the fanzine JOLT and played a central role in the punk feminist movement During the course of researching and writing my recent series of essays on women and punk, one person I was eager to track down… May 20 11May 20, 2011Article at The F-Word
Zines: for when mainstream media lets us downFeminist blogs are blooming, but many women seeking a creative outlet still turn to hand-made zines. This May, the Women’s Library in London will play host to Zine Fest!, showcasing women’s zines past and present, as well as providing… Mar 29 07March 29, 2007Article at The F-Word
But What of Us? UK Riot Grrrl – Part 4Cazz Blase updates her classic UK Riot Grrrl history by looking at developments from 2000 up to the present day. Covering an oft ignored but vital chapter in the story of UK feminism, she asks: Where to now for Ladyfest? Has the internet crushed… Apr 09 05April 09, 2005Article at The F-Word
But What of Us? UK Riot Grrrl – Part 3The third part of Cazz Blase’s series looks at the problems inherent in Riot Grrrl, disagreements within the scene over whether it had run its course, the marketing of "Girl Power" and the future of Riot Grrrl. First published in the zine "Real… Jan 13 05January 13, 2005Article at The F-Word
But What of Us? UK Riot Grrrl – Part 2The second part of Cazz Blase’s 3 part series looks at the political aspects of UK Riot Grrrl; how it brought awareness of feminism to a new generation, encouraged female friendship and solidarity, and how gender politics entered the music scene.… Nov 04 04November 04, 2004Article at The F-Word
But What of Us? UK Riot Grrrl – Part 1Cazz Blase’s history of Riot Grrrl in the UK is an important introduction to a movement that is often ignored and discounted by cultural critics and even some feminists. Seen through the eyes of the women and girls who were involved, the first part… Sep 10 04September 10, 2004Article at The F-Word
