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10/01/2024

Life’s a Beach

Webcomic Wednesday brought to you by Ollie Mikse

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09/01/2024

IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE THE VENUE CHANGE.
Just a reminder of this event happening this Friday, Dec. 12!
An Exploration of Razorcake #137 at The POP-HOP
Panel + Discussion + Q and A
Featuring: Melissa Cody, Kiyoshi Nakazawa, Jim Ruland
Hosted by Razorcake co-founder Todd Taylor
Free!
Fri., Jan. 12, 2024
7PM
The POP-HOP
5002 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042

08/01/2024

Ahoy Ahoy Razorcake Friends - SATURDAY! - We are back at Footsies for another year of drinking beer and listening to records.

Our DJs this month include old vets to our event, Juan 38 and JoeDana, but we also have new friend to the party, Sharon Like, who you may know from No More Heroes on KXLU FM.

All that and we will have the latest issue of Razorcake and the buy-a-shirt-n-get-a-beer special. C’mon! Let’s Go!

Flyer by @‌toddballdesigns

06/01/2024

In this edition of my Razorcake podcast I present you with songs I’ve been listening to from the latter half of 2023. Some of these songs are on albums that came out this year and other tracks are tunes that got stuck in my head. Some mornings I wake up and it’s a Slayer song or Jawbreaker. Most of the time, unfortunately, it’s Christian punk or metal from my teenage years. I won’t subject you all to that, though. You’re welcome.

–Kurt

Listen now at razorcake.org!

04/01/2024

Razorcake #99 from 2017, featuring Bad Sports, Midnite Sna###, Jaime Hernandez, This DIY Project Called Survival: Homelessness, Creativity, and a City in Crisis, and One Punk’s Guide to Gardening
“That’s the thing about homelessness: it’s right there, if you’re looking.” –Cheryl Klein

03/01/2024

Mental Health Funnies

Webcomic Wednesday brought to you by Glenn Schon

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02/01/2024

This is how you do it right: give people a frequency to tune into and noise can become something more. Everything comes into focus.

More at Razorcake.org

Lorien Lamarr Photo Column—The Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir at Lodge of Sorrows in Savannah, Ga.

29/12/2023

Just posted! New TTPBTDBs!

We’re not naïve. We know that part of the aging process is having to say good-bye. Say good-bye to our youth, to our past, and unfortunately to people. Some tragically taken before their time, others graced with the privilege of a natural death. And so we find ways to cope, we develop mechanisms that guide us through the shock, anger, sadness, and into acceptance. 2024 won’t be different, but neither will 2025, so we might as well buckle up and protect ourselves from the impact. In this pod we look back at those who passed this last year. Both friends and strangers alike. It’s the least we could do. Preserve the mark they made on this culture.

We obviously couldn’t play a track from everyone, so if there was someone you can think of that you would like to give a shout out to, please feel free to write something in comments. We’re all in this together, and we’re here for each other, because if we’re not, who is?

Thanks for listening and Happy New Year!

28/12/2023

Dude’s Trip #3, Superior Camping by Nighthawk
Hi everyone, self-proclaimed punk rock Rick Steves here. You may or may not have read one or both of the first two installments of this column. If so, thank you. If not, let me introduce myself. I am a forty-two-year-old punk rock type who likes to travel and write, among other things. Specifically, I like to go camping. It’s very cheap. Some campsites are only ten dollars! Most punks don’t have a lot of money, for various reasons. I’m no exception. Get a tent (if you wish), some sleeping gear, and you’re on your way. The rest is life as usual: spend when you have to. This ain’t your first checkbook.
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27/12/2023

F**k resurrection, this is hell!

Webcomic Wednesday brought to you by the Real Kings of Punk

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23/12/2023

Bay Area transplant Charles Goshert’s project Mary Mother Of Bear took the stage at ABGs in Provo on November’s holiday weekend.

Gilbert Cisneros Photo Column—Mary Mother Of Bear at ABG’s in Provo, Utah, 11/24/2023

Check out more at Razorcake.org

20/12/2023

Under The White Bread Hood

Webcomic Wednesday brought to you by Rick V.

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19/12/2023

An Exploration of Razorcake #137 at North Fig Bookshop
Panel + Discussion + Q and A
Featuring: Melissa Cody, Kiyoshi Nakazawa, Jim Ruland
Hosted by Razorcake co-founder Todd Taylor
Free!
Fri., Jan. 12, 2024
7PM
North Fig Bookshop
6040 N. Figueroa St., Highland Park, CA 90042
www.northfigbookshop.com
Melissa Cody is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. She was born 1983 in No Water Mesa, Arizona, is a fourth-generation weaver, and a dyed-in-the-wool punk rocker.

Kiyoshi Lucky Nakazawa is a L.A.-based artist in the fields of animation, illustration, comics, and story boards. He graduated from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena with a BFA in Fine Arts. He is a regular comics column contributor to Razorcake magazine.

Jim Ruland is the author of the award-winning novel Make It Stop. He is the author of Corporate Rock Sucks, The Rise and Fall of SST Records. He is also the co-author of Do What You Want: The Story of Bad Religion and My Damage with Keith Morris.

Original artwork by Salpy Talian, photo by Deb Frazin
“Adapted” by Todd Taylor

16/12/2023

Whenever Spy plays, they have so much power that they hit the crowd like a bolt of lightning! And as you can see, they stir everyone into a frenzy of slam dancing, stagedives, crowd surfing, and lots of people singing along.

Check out the full scoop at Razorcake.org

Rob C***s Photo Column—Spy at Cornerstone, Berkeley, Calif., 7/21/23

16/12/2023

If this podcast wasn’t already niche enough, strap in for a very merry holiday horn hootenanny!

The captain of our ship and local grinch Todd took a mulligan on this one, leaving Ethan and Tim to pull the weight in compiling this eclectic and festive flurry of rock, glam, pop, punk, and punk parody tunes. While these may not be the greatest songs ever written (hell, they aren’t even the greatest Christmas songs ever written), we can guarantee they are the best of the best in Christmas songs featuring a horn and that’s what we’re all here for, right?

We have some good news and some bad news… literally… we start things off with Bad News (pause for laughter) but the good news for you internet trolls is that we’ve gifted you this holiday season with the Rocket From The Crypt tune you’ve all been clamoring for since they were first played back in Episode 1. Hopefully that keeps you sated for a while. If only X-Ray Spex and The Saints had done the same, it’d be crickets from the peanut gallery.

We break our self-imposed “no ska will be played” contract and deliver you a twofer from The Meaty, Meaty Beeftones and Mild Manners. When you’re drinking from a well this shallow, some concessions need be made.

After an hour and a half of yuletide punishment, Todd is swept up in Ethan’s unusually positive energy and the spirit of Christmas present. He makes the bold statement that, “Christmas songs are no longer just for December and shall be listened to year-round!” Ethan then comes to from his eggnog blackout and realizes it was all just a dream, but they’ve both learned much from this journey and are forever changed.

Listen now at razorcake.org and don’t be a grinch, the donation drive is in warp mode!

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15/12/2023

One Punk’s Guide to Digital S*x Work
By Lorde Destroyer
Originally appeared in Razorcake 125, Dec. 2021/Jan. 2022
Illustrations by Natalie Marchitiello
Layout by Todd Taylor
Want to see pictures that aren't in this post? We recommend you downloading the free PDF, buying issue #125, or the stand-alone zine available directly from Razorcake.

My name is Lorde. I’m an online s*x worker. Lorde Destroyer is my stage name. Lorde comes from feminist and civil rights activist, Audre Lorde, and a client christened me Lorde Destroyer because I destroy egos, paradigms, and old identities. Psychological devastation—or as some like to call it, mindf**k—is my niche.

13/12/2023

Why indeed - from Silas Haglund

Hey! It’s donation drive season again! Your donations during this drive will secure another year of reasonable and accessible subscription and advertising rates. Another year of bringing tens of thousands of free zines to people all around the country.

If you’re able to make a donation this year, thank you for supporting what we do: the zines, the consistent stream of reviews, the website, the podcasts, the webcomics. Link to donate: https://razorcake.org/donate-today-and-keep-diy-print-punk-alive/

09/12/2023

Greetings!

Please enjoy this audio recording of a chat with Daryl. We taped a couple live songs—fair warning: I blew out the set-up by roasting my guitar in a hot car all day beforehand (ewps), but Daryl did a great job tracking! Got to share a few recent favorite songs and complain a little about work and consumer holidays.

Hope you enjoy it!

Thanks to Daryl and Razorcake for having me!

-Jennie

Listen now at razorcake.org!

09/12/2023

I’ve frequently been sent a meme stating that hardcore has ruined me for shows: “I spend twelve dollars and I feel entitled to do karate, sing one of the songs myself, and jump from the highest point of the venue consequence-free.” By that metric Daikaiju is the most hardcore band around and has ruined me for shows.

Lorien Lamarr Photo Column—
Daikaiju at El Rocko in Savannah, Ga.

07/12/2023

Lack of Solidarity by Yann Bourdeau
In Montréal, there are more and more unhoused people. I don’t judge unhoused people, who are often drugs addicts or alcoholics. Being a drug addict is punk and being straightedge is punk. You choose your own path. I have found my personal way to try to help them.

06/12/2023

AHOY AHOY RAZORCAKE LOVERS! SATURDAY December 12 is our last little happy hour party of the year and we decided to make it a bit extra special!

Now of course we will have wonderful ambiance of Footsies, the latest issue of Razorcake magazine, and the fantastic sounds of our vinyl-only DJs: DJ Liuba, The ToddBall, and new to our soiree: DJ Auntiecapital.

But this time we decided to have a holiday cookie party!🍪! We’ll have both vegan and non vegan options of cookies for people to enjoy along with their raucous punk rock and booze. Feel free to bring your own cookies and add to the spread.

All that and JoeDana will be there with the beer/t-shirt special that could be the most fun way to finish off your holiday shopping. Don’t miss it!
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Flyer by @‌toddballdesigns

06/12/2023

Another puzzle better than the NY Times from James Osborne

Hey! It’s donation drive season again! Your donations during this drive will secure another year of reasonable and accessible subscription and advertising rates. Another year of bringing tens of thousands of free zines to people all around the country.

If you’re able to make a donation this year, thank you for supporting what we do: the zines, the consistent stream of reviews, the website, the podcasts, the webcomics. Link to donate in bio!

05/12/2023

Featured Record Review from Razorcake Issue 137: Hickey
Read the full review at Razorcake.org or in the newest issue of Razorcake.

02/12/2023

Nadezhda played a Ramones cover set at The Prints of Darkness show in Salt Lake City, Utah.

More at Razorcake.org (link in bio)

Gilbert Cisneros Photo Column—Nadezhda at Copper Palate Press in Salt Lake City, Utah, 10/20/2023

02/12/2023

Trace the wild adventures of two childhood pals (Bill and Booth) who decide to shove their dead-end jobs and become punk rock soundbite archivists. They adopt the die hard motto of “We do what we gotta do so we can do what we wanna.” The ambitious duo will encounter every category of movie clip, weird voicemail, and political tirade adorning the songs they love as they make their way up the precarious ladder of fame. Their spirited friendship and hungry dreams keep them in constant trouble until a series of unusual and hilarious occurrences thrust the duo into soundbite fame and fortune.

Listen now at razorcake.org!

Also, it’s that time again, donation drive season! Do your part to keep punk print alive and sponsor a space and/or hook your friends and family up with the best zine out there!

30/11/2023

Chris Chappell Photo Column— Fest 21
Heading down to The Fest in Gainesville, Fla. feels like going to summer camp. I see many “camp friends,” folks who I only interact with at The Fest and on the internet. The weekend is a welcome escape from the trials and tribulations of daily life in our capitalist society. But this year, between the hugs and high fives, something hung over this year's Fest.
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29/11/2023

"The Irritating Gentleman" by Berthold Woltze by Donna Ramone.

Hey! It’s donation drive season again! Your donations during this drive will secure another year of reasonable and accessible subscription and advertising rates. Another year of bringing tens of thousands of free zines to people all around the country.

If you’re able to make a donation this year, thank you for supporting what we do: the zines, the consistent stream of reviews, the website, the podcasts, the webcomics. Link to donate here: https://razorcake.org/donate-today-and-keep-diy-print-punk-alive/

24/11/2023

Two loose thematic blocks plus some strays!

-Chris Cox

23/11/2023

Bigmouth Strikes Again by Jamie L. Rotante
Combating my constant need to tell everybody everything all the time.
One Punk’s Look at Social Anxiety, Neuroticism, and Other Fun Stuff

22/11/2023

The Raw Dog Data

Webcomic Wednesday brought to you by Silas Haglund.

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