Punk on a Prayer Mat
Australian/Indonesian. Vegan. Muslim. Left-Wing. Punk. Hijabi. These words seem so disjointed when you isolate them but collectively these words describe, basically, who I am. Strange, huh? It wasn’t long ago when I’d look at these words and feel a great sense of loneliness in my gut. A little over a year ago, I Googled the … Read more
The Taqwacores at Sundance!!
Donate to help the Taqwacores get to Sundance here: http://taqwacores.chipin.com/the-taqwacores-at-sundance Last week we received word that THE TAQWACORES was accepted into the 2010 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL. A few years of hard work has made this almost impossible dream into a reality. Now–we need your help! As an ultra low-budget film, we need to quickly raise … Read more
DIY Damascus: Interview with Syrian punk band, Mazhott.
Everything is more complicated in the Middle East, even playing punk rock. It’s difficult for us, punks in the First World, to really understand true love for punk. We’re spoiled. With somewhat cheap equipment, tons of places to play, and no one determining what you can say, starting a band in the US is relatively … Read more
