Tag: DIY
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New Documentary ‘DIY’ Dives Into The Raw Legacy Of Punk Rock
DIY The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk Rock is a deep dive into the legacy of punk rock — from its gritty beginnings in 1980s Southern California garages to the genre’s ongoing influence on music, fashion, and culture today. What started as a small project documenting the Austrian punk rock label SBÄM at its festivals in…
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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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Earth Island Books Released “Anarcho-Punk: Music And Resistance In London 1977-1988” By David Insurrection
‘Anarcho-Punk: Music and Resistance in London 1977-1988’ by David Insurrection is the distillation of three years work. It’s the story of an oft overlooked scene. Anarcho-punk in the 1980s truly rocked the boat. Much more than music it set out to change the world and in a not insignificant way did just that. It inspired…
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The Books We Read In 2024
It has been a wild ride through an expansive literal universe this year and we had so much fun reading these books. As you can see, there’s something for everyone, so pick your favorite genre and support these authors and Earth Island Books by purchasing their books. The Fire Still Burns : Music Inspired By…
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“The Fire Still Burns : Music Inspired By The Post-Punk Message” by David Gamage (Earth Island Books)
David Gamage’s The Fire Still Burns is a astounding, heartfelt ode to the resilience, creativity, and power of the DIY punk rock scene. Released under his Earth Island Books imprint, this sprawling, 726-page chronicle dives deep into the gritty mechanics of punk’s independent spirit, charting the highs and lows of life on the road, running…
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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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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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The Books We Read In 2023
2023 was a fruitful year for book reading. Here’s the list of books (in no particular order) we had a chance to read and review this year. A HARDCORE HEARTDavid Gamage (Earth Island Books) “A Hardcore Heart: Adventures In A DIY Scene” is an exceptional book that offers a brilliant, descriptive, and entertaining glimpse into…
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Punks In The Willows By Alex CF (Earth Island Books)
Have you ever felt the urge to dive deep into punk rock or eventually learn something more about the movement, but you were never much of a reader? You wanted to explore the looks before you check out some of the bands? Well, this book will fix all your problems. It’s one of the recent…
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Goudvishal: DIY Or Die! Punk In Arnhem 1977-1990 By Marcel Stol & Henk Wentink (Earth Island Books)
From my experience, people realize the importance of some public spaces, culture centers, clubs, or any other adequate spaces for gigs once they’re demolished or reclaimed by the state. When you’re living in the moment and having a great time with your friends during some punk rock gig, you don’t pay much attention to those…
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