My last post reminded me that I also really needed to share Told Slant, another band from the same New York scene as PWR BTTM that is doing equally important things for queer identity in music. The band centers on Felix Walworth's pained vocals, frank lyrics, and powerful drumming. However, Walworth, who goes by they/them/their pronouns, is frequently backed by other members of...
PWR BTTM is a self-proclaimed queer punk duo based in New York and comprised of Ben Hopkins and Liv Bruce. According to this interview, Bruce identifies as non-binary and prefers they/them/their pronouns, while Hopkins uses both he/him/his and they/them/their pronouns. Ultimately, the band seeks, in both their music and image, not to enforce labels but to break them down, achieving liberation through unapologetic...
I'm not sure how, but I somehow end up listening to more new releases every year. 2016 is no exception: I've listened to a ridiculous amount of albums in the past three months. At first, it seemed like a case of quantity over quality, as I wasn't finding many that left a lasting impact. However, things ultimately picked up, which means I've already...
