Double Dare Ya- Episode 5: Weeze

Sorry for the delay! Summer is such a busy time of year...as is the fall and winter and spring.  Really, all year is always busy! BUT we promise this episode is worth the wait.  Please welcome Katie Bishop, who is a punk rock, vegan edge, queer, femme, classically trained musician.   We learned so much about the classical world, offshoots of the classical word, and what it's like to be a punk in the classical scene.  Katie's music highlights the importance of identity, implicitly and explicitly, incorporating themes of queerness, femininity, and bdsm & kink.   And on top of it, we didn't even get to talking about the coffee house she is opening in Brooklyn!  Check our our Linktree where you can find Katie's music and her coffee shop!  linktr.ee/ddypodcast 

This episode's guest is Lilian, aka Tha Vegan Baker and owner of My People Records.  Lilian grew up in South Brazil and currently lives in Berlin.  She talks with us about Brazilian hardcore, including a ton of bands (that will be linked on the My People Records blog we will share with you ASAP) as well as why she started My People Records. Lilian's debut cookbook, "Vegan Baking Basics," is available soon in digital or print form.  Check out the link on our Linktree! 

This month's guest is London-based tattoo artist, Rebecca Vincent.  Rebecca discusses the connection between hardcore and tattooing, as well as how she uses her platform as a successful tattoo artist to do direct action in her community and beyond.  Check out the links in our Linktree to learn more about the different organizations Rebecca talks about in this episode: Double Dare Ya Linktree 

We felt an urgency to get this episode out as soon as possible because of our guest, Maha from NO Man.  Maha is the daughter of Palestinian refugees, and she has been a lifelong activist for Palestinian rights.  In this episode, Maha gives a firsthand account as to what is happening to Palestinian people on a daily basis. She also shares a ton of resources to learn more about the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians and what you can do to help right now.   NO Man Bandcamp NO Man Instagram Resources: News + Humanitarian Aid - UNRWA Punks for Palestine Gaza 5K - UNRWA Instagram - ANERA  - ANERA Instagram - Electronic Intifada   - Electronic Intifada Instagram  - IMEU  - US Campaign Palestinian Rights  - USCPR Instagram  - Eyewitness Palestine People - Noura Erakat Instagram  - Dena Takruri Instagram

Our guest for this episode is Rikki from West Coast hardcore band Dying For It, as well as new XVX band Enact (PDX).   Rikki talked with us about what it is like to grow up as a Chicana in the California hardcore and punk scene, how it is being a new mom, and what she and her husband are doing to bring social justice into their everyday parenting.   Check out the links and resources below associated with this episode: Dying For It Instagram Rikki's Instagram The Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall The Boy is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor  Sitting on the Potty Song

Our guest this week is Kayla from the Winnipeg metal band, Vagina Witchcraft.  They spoke to us about what it was like growing up black and queer in the Winnipeg scene.  We also talked about Kayla's passion for poetry and using their poetry in their activism.  Kayla is a wealth of knowledge, and this episode sums up only a small part of their life in Winnipeg.  We hope to have Kayla back soon to discuss even more of their activism and work in Canada.   Please check out the links below:  Vagina Witchcraft: Instagram and Bandcamp  Justice for Black Lives Winnipeg: Instagram: Check out their social media and consider donating.  They are doing a ton of work in Winnipeg and creating funds for Black folks in the community.  AAPIfund.org: This website is a great tool in educating yourself on what is going on within the AAPI community.  There is a donation link on the website.  Open your hearts and wallets, ya'll. TakeHomeMB: BIPOC-run art space within Winnipeg, Manitoba.  It's a fairly new space, and they've just completed their first art show, "Embodied: They Hold Their Own," complete in partnership with the Kinfolk curatorial team, of which Kayla is a part.  There is a link to their website on their Instagram page where you can take a look at what they are trying to do for the community via activism, advocacy, and BIPOC-oriented care. 

We're back! After a short hiatus, we return with our new friend Tanner.  Tanner grew up in Winnipeg, Canada, going to local Christian hardcore and punk shows. At 19, she went on her first tour with Figure Four.  Later, she became the tour manager for Comeback Kid and is now the assistant tour manager for Parkway Drive. In this episode, we will discuss what it's like being a woman on tour, as well as how the pandemic has put a halt to touring.  Tanner currently works at Evil Greed in Berlin, where she resides.  Check out the links below to access the information from our talk with Tanner:  Evil Greed Direct Raffle Link: One entry to the raffle is €10.  Three winners will be randomly selected to win a €100 voucher for Evil Greed. The two organizations Evil Greed is raising money for:  transinterqueer.org and hydra-berlin.de Supportive organization for women crew members: womeninlivemusic.eu

This week we were joined by Emily who talked to us about her role as a social worker helping vulnerable young people, her experiences volunteering with Refugees at Home, some history of Australian colonization and Invasion Day, as well as stories from her years in the UK and Australian hardcore scenes. We learned so much, and we are so excited for you to listen!  Check out the resources below: The Christmas Day Dinner Refugees at Home  Frontier Wars Podcast Aboriginal Lives Matter Must Reads Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance 

This week, we welcome Sara G from the Los Angeles hardcore band, Entry.  Our discussion included her growing up in the PA hardcore punk scene, as well as her direct action work in her neighborhood in L.A.   Entry put out one of the best records of 2020, "Detriment," so make sure you check that out as well! Entry Bandcamp Water Drop LA KTown For All In This Together LA Community Fridges LA

Weeze made her roots in UK hardcore and politics, writing for the website xSisterhoodx and playing in BackStab.   Weeze also has worked for human rights and refugee organizations, most recently in Hong Kong, and she is a part of Girls That Scuba.  We highly recommend you check out this episode if you want to learn more about what exactly is happening in Hong Kong politically.   Check out the following resources discussed in this episode:  Weeze X Christina Music  BackStab Demo Personal Blog Unite Asia - Punk/Hardcore/Metal News from around Asia Helen Bamber Foundation: Home – working with survivors of human cruelty Justice Centre Hong Kong, working for a more fair & just society Girls that Scuba - Scuba Diving Website for Women Sisterhood articles:  Dear Hardcore Men Solidarity in Sisterhood Best site for information about Hong Kong:  Hong Kong Free Press: Independent news for Hong Kong Hong Kong Free Press Instagram