Balaclavas, punk rock and a railing against collaboration of church and state. Not a Pussy Riot gig, but 1970s Belfast, and this time it was the IRA that had the headwear.
Monthly Archives: September 2012
RIV BURNS says FREE PUSSY RIOT
Next up in our ARTISTS SAY FREE PUSSY RIOT photo campaign is Manchester promoter of some of the best gigs in the north of England RIV BURNS. Riv runs regular Off With Their Heads nights at legendary Salford venue Islington Mill and has been very supportive of the Pussy Riot cause, recently organizing a Pussy Riot fundraiser event at Kraak Space Manchester. She also participated in our ARTISTS SAY FREE PUSSY RIOT VIDEO made for the 9 September FREE PUSSY RIOT LONDON fundraiser concert. Thank you, Riv! Continue reading RIV BURNS says FREE PUSSY RIOT
FACTORY ACTS say FREE PUSSY RIOT
Next up in our ARTISTS SAY FREE PUSSY RIOT photo campaign is Manchester band FACTORY ACTS AKA Susan and Matt. The band has been very supportive of the Pussy Riot cause and recently performed at a Pussy Riot fundraiser event at Kraak Space Manchester. Thank you, guys! Continue reading FACTORY ACTS say FREE PUSSY RIOT
VUVUVULTURES say FREE PUSSY RIOT
Next up in our ARTISTS SAY FREE PUSSY RIOT photo campaign is London band VUVUVULTURES. VVV have been very supportive of the Pussy Riot cause — they contributed to the ARTISTS SAY FREE PUSSY RIOT VIDEO we made for the 9 September FREE PUSSY RIOT LONDON fundraiser concert, during which bass player Nicole Marie Bettencourt Coelho read out a personal letter received from jailed Pussy Riot member Masha. Thank you, VVV! Continue reading VUVUVULTURES say FREE PUSSY RIOT
SOPHIE MAYER says FREE PUSSY RIOT
Next up in our ARTISTS SAY FREE PUSSY RIOT photo campaign is London writer and editor SOPHIE MAYER. Sophie’s currently pioneering an amazing project POEMS FOR PUSSY RIOT — to commemorate the 1 October appeal hearing for imprisoned Pussy Riot members Masha, Katya and Nadia, English PEN will publish an international poetry protest for Pussy Riot. You can find Sophie’s contribution to the project below. And her message in support of the Pussy Riot cause is: “Artists, daughters, sisters, mothers, friends, brave citizens: Pussy Riot need to be free!” Thank you, Sophie! Continue reading SOPHIE MAYER says FREE PUSSY RIOT
PENNY ARCADE says FREE PUSSY RIOT
Next up in our ARTISTS SAY FREE PUSSY RIOT photo campaign is performance artist, actress, writer and activist PENNY ARCADE. Penny recently completed the London run of her Bitch! Dyke! Faghag! Whore! show to great acclaim. Thank you, Penny! Continue reading PENNY ARCADE says FREE PUSSY RIOT
MAYA POSTEPSKI says FREE PUSSY RIOT
Next up in our ARTISTS SAY FREE PUSSY RIOT photo campaign is drummer MAYA POSTEPSKI of super cool Toronto electro band AUSTRA. Maya also has her own project Princess Century and has worked together with Robert Alfons on Trust. AUSTRA has been very supportive of the Pussy Riot cause and released their striking protest video below in support. Thank you, Maya! Continue reading MAYA POSTEPSKI says FREE PUSSY RIOT
Lucy Rose album launch
As the cold, damp autumn evenings start to settle in, there was a little ray of warmth as the English rose that is Lucy Rose launched her debut album. An enthusiastic crowd packed into the Rough Trade East store in London’s famous Brick Lane on Monday evening to hear a set covering most of the songs off the album. Made up of delicate, slightly melancholy melodies, they still have a hint of summer optimism, rather than a dark night of the soul that winter can bring, with Lines being one of the most upbeat.
ZOE KONEZ says FREE PUSSY RIOT
Next up in our ARTISTS SAY FREE PUSSY RIOT photo campaign is London-based musician ZOE KONEZ. An amazing songwriter and guitarist, Zoe runs a regular music night in London and also has a band Cat Bear Tree who appeared in our ARTISTS SAY FREE PUSSY RIOT video. Thank you, Zoe! Continue reading ZOE KONEZ says FREE PUSSY RIOT
SKINNY GIRL DIET say FREE PUSSY RIOT
Next up in our ARTISTS SAY FREE PUSSY RIOT photo campaign is London band SKINNY GIRL DIET AKA sisters Delilah and Ursula Holliday and Amelia Cutler. The band are very supportive of the Pussy Riot cause and have already played a number of Pussy Riot fundraiser gigs in the UK. SGD is arguably the most exciting riot grrrl band to emerge in recent years and are set to inspire a whole new generation of fierce female musicians. Thank you, Skinny Girl Diet! Continue reading SKINNY GIRL DIET say FREE PUSSY RIOT
PINS say FREE PUSSY RIOT
Next up in our ARTISTS SAY FREE PUSSY RIOT photo campaign is Manchester band PINS AKA Faith Holgate, Lois McDonald, Anna Donigan and Lara Williams. The band are very supportive of the Pussy Riot cause and recently donned balaclavas during their Beacons Festival show as a sign of solidarity. Thank you, PINS! Continue reading PINS say FREE PUSSY RIOT
ELIZABETH ZIFF of BETTY says FREE PUSSY RIOT
Next up in our ARTISTS SAY FREE PUSSY RIOT photo campaign is ELIZABETH ZIFF of American band BETTY AKA sisters Amy and Elizabeth Ziff and Alyson Palmer. The band support a lot of great causes including the Pussy Riot cause. As well as boasting a large discography, they have appeared on The L Word numerous times, provided its unforgettable theme tune The Way That We Live, and have provided soundtrack music to many TV shows including Weeds among others. Thank you, Elizabeth! Continue reading ELIZABETH ZIFF of BETTY says FREE PUSSY RIOT
AMY ZIFF of BETTY says FREE PUSSY RIOT
Next up in our ARTISTS SAY FREE PUSSY RIOT photo campaign is AMY ZIFF of American band BETTY AKA sisters Amy and Elizabeth Ziff and Alyson Palmer. The band support a lot of great causes including the Pussy Riot cause. As well as boasting a large discography, they have appeared on The L Word numerous times, provided its unforgettable theme tune The Way That We Live, and have provided soundtrack music to many TV shows including Weeds among others. Thank you, Amy! Continue reading AMY ZIFF of BETTY says FREE PUSSY RIOT
Open Letter to Mr Putin from SINEAD O’CONNOR
Dear Mr Putin,
My name is Sinead O’Connor. I am an Irish singer of little significance other than having a huge heart full of love for all manner of people, and being somewhat braver than small females usually are, which, of course, may be considered crazy in some quarters! An ‘irregular’ is what I might be called in old military terms. However, I am also a singer who is, when at my best, capable of soothing incendiary situations with my singing voice. And sometimes written words.
Continue reading Open Letter to Mr Putin from SINEAD O’CONNOR
PATTI SMITH sends “I LOVE YOU” message to PUSSY RIOT
At the stage door after PATTI SMITH‘s incredibly visceral show at Manchester Academy on 7 September, we had the good fortune to catch Patti as she made her way out of the venue. We asked her for a message for us to pass on to jailed Pussy Riot members Masha, Katya and Nadya, since we’re in touch with their legal team. Hesitating for a split second, she then said, “I know exactly what I want to say to them.”
And this is the message she kindly handwrote out in large letters: Continue reading PATTI SMITH sends “I LOVE YOU” message to PUSSY RIOT
Girl power dead? It’s ok – we’ve got LUCY ROSE!
Anyone who thinks girl power is dead in the UK, at least from a musical perspective, should eat their words. This country is pumping out some of the most amazing musicians on an international level, and we’re not talking any more about the Emeli’s or the Florences (not that we ever were). One highly-anticipated album is due out very shortly – LUCY ROSE‘s LIKE I USED TO. And we really can’t wait. Get a taste here of Lucy’s fantastic melodies, rhythms, vocals, just pure magic. Oh yeah — and she kicks some ass too. Continue reading Girl power dead? It’s ok – we’ve got LUCY ROSE!