Tag: ACTIVISM
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“The Revolution Will Be Televised” by Ray Stuart (Earth Island Books)
Ray Stuart’s The Revolution Will Be Televised is a brilliant and incendiary piece of writing that deftly balances biting critique with raw wit, simultaneously reflecting a rallying cry for change and an immensely enjoyable read. Through its collection of essays, the book dives headfirst into issues such as monarchy, government, religion, hereditary privilege, and the…
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“Anarcho-Punk: Music And Resistance In London 1977–1988” by David Insurrection (Earth Island Books)
David Insurrection’s Anarcho-Punk: Music and Resistance in London 1977–1988 is a literary exploration of one most radical subcultures in punk rock music. The book is not only a chronicle of anarcho punk movement but showcases its transformative impact on music, politics, and activism. Through careful research and an intimate understanding of the movement, Insurrection paints…
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“Raccoon Starts A Band” by Alex CF (Earth Island Books)
Alex CF’s Raccoon Starts a Band feels like the kind of book you didn’t know you needed until you’ve held it in your hands. As the follow-up to Punks in the Willows, this illustrated story is a vibrant celebration of music, creativity, and the punk ethos. But it’s more than that, it’s a heartfelt, semi-autobiographical…
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Domesticated Vol. 3 By James Domestic (Earth Island Books)
“Domesticated Vol. 3” by James Domestic is a raw, uncompromising collection of punk poetry that serves as a fitting conclusion to his trilogy. In this final volume, Domestic delves into themes of social decay, personal struggle, and the absurdity of modern life, all delivered through his sharp, witty, and often biting verse. The poems in…
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Punk The Capital: Uncovering The Birth Of Punk Rock In Washington DC (1976-1983)
After already shocased ‘American Hardcore’ and ‘Salad Days’, THE PIT VOD platform presents now ‘Punk The Capital’ as new addition to its list of programs, to complete is documentary series focused on the American hardcore and punk scene. The documentary explores the birth of punk rock in Washington DC (1976-1983). When punk rock emerged against all odds in the Nation’s Capital,…
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Crass: Revolutionizing Punk Rock
Crass was more than just a band; they were a movement that revolutionized punk rock in ways that resonated far beyond the music itself. Emerging in the late 1970s, Crass brought a new dimension to the punk scene by infusing it with anarchist ideology, DIY ethics, and a fierce critique of social, political, and economic…
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The Effect Of DIY Ethics On Punk Rock Music
Punk rock has always been closely intertwined with DIY (do-it-yourself) ethics. Emerging in the mid-1970s, punk rock’s DIY ethos was not just a method of music production but a cultural and ideological stance. This ethos profoundly influenced the music, culture, and business of punk rock, shaping it into a movement that transcended mere sound. Origins…
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Domesticated Vol. 2 Available As An Audiobook
You can now get Domesticated Vol.2 as an audiobook. With the audiobook you get little bits of music and sounds effects too and you dont even have to turn thepages. But of course, with the physical copy you get the photos and illustrations. It might be an idea to grab both versions. You can listen…
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“The Humanity Trigger” By Mark Humanity (Earth Island Books)
“The Humanity Trigger” by Mark Humanity thoroughly explains the importance of the ongoing struggle for animal rights by documenting the journey of activism against violence towards animals in Ireland. With a historical lens spanning over two centuries, Mark Humanity delves into all the efforts, legislation, and societal shifts that have shaped the evolution of this…
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“Domesticated Vol. 2” by James Domestic (Earth Island Books)
In the second edition of his groundbreaking series, “Domesticated Vol. 2,” James Domestic reaffirms his status as a literary maverick and punk provocateur extraordinaire. With a razor-sharp wit and an unapologetic attitude, Domestic takes readers on a whirlwind journey through the corridors of his mind, challenging conventions and defying expectations at every turn. From the…
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Earth Island Books To Release “Anarchist Atheist Punk Rock Teacher” By Dan McKee
Exploring the various ways in which anarchist philosophy, atheism, and a background in DIY punk rock influenced one conflicted teacher’s approach to the classroom over twelve turbulent and thought-provoking years, ‘Anarchist Atheist Punk Rock Teacher’ is more than just a memoir of some teacher you’ve never met. It is philosophy of education, of anarchism, of…
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Earth Island Books To Release “The Revolution Will Be Televised” By Ray Stuart
Ray grew up convinced that we can do better, as individuals, as communities, and as a nation. He has watched the merry-go-round of boom-and-bust economics as left and right, or increasingly right and far right, have used working people as pawns in their power games. Meanwhile, a class born of privilege and belief in their…
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