Glory Guitars: Memoirs Of A ‘90s Teenage Punk Rock Grrrl by Gogo Germaine – book reviewGlory Guitars: Memoirs Of A ‘90s Teenage Punk Rock Grrrl by Gogo Germaine Published by University of Hell Press Release date: 11/10/22 An exhilarating, if chaotic, ride through Teenageland by a refined-not-reformed teen degenerate At first glance,… Sep 06 22September 06, 2022Article at Louder Than War
Revolution On The Rock by Karren Ablaze! – book reviewRevolution On The Rock by Karren Ablaze! Published by Mittens On Publishing Release date: 27/9/22 Legendary Leeds fanzine writer pens her first novel. Taking place in the weeks before and after the EU Referendum of 2016, Revolution On The Rock is a… Jul 29 22July 29, 2022Article at Louder Than War
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
Song of the day: Helen Love – Formula One Racing GirlsThis unusual indie pop track is the debut single by Helen Love, the Swansea punk-pop band. It was released in the summer of 1993. It isn’t very well known, and wasn’t a big hit at the time, but it has acquired a certain noteriaty since on account of… Sep 04 12September 04, 2012Article at The F-Word
Women in punk: the returnThe 1990s brought with them grunge, riot grrrl – and fresh inspiration for the women at the centre of Britain’s 1970s punk scene. Cazz Blase continues her series This is part five in a series of features writing women back into the history of British… Oct 12 10October 12, 2010Article 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
Last night the Gossip saved my life: Gossip, Manchester July 2006Cazz Blase reviews a storming gig by The Gossip in Manchester on 18th July 2006. In this outrageously hot and humid summer, Manchester’s Night & Day café provides a small, slightly dishevelled, oasis of cool, what with its bohemian gloom, as it plays… Aug 13 06August 13, 2006Article 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
Interview with Lucy O’BrienIt is seven years since the publication of Lucy O’Brien’s She Bop: The definitive history of women in rock, pop, and soul, a much enjoyed, and highly influential historical account of women in music. 2002 saw the publication of She Bop II – an… Dec 16 02December 16, 2002Article at The F-Word
