B-Sides
B-Sides: The Uke Revival
I did some of my growing up on the island of Maui, Hawai’i, but somehow only came to pick up the ukulele seriously when I was 23 and living in Los Angeles. I... Read more »
B-Sides: PJ Harvey
PJ Harvey is no stranger to this blog. She has consistently distanced herself from feminism as such, but our love for her is inescapable. Her music is about independence—from marriage ("The Pocket knife,"), from judgement ("Who the Fuck?")—and her vision for her autonomous career has... Read more »
B-Sides: Three Bands to Watch
Toss out those 2010 Best-of lists, here are three bands to keep an ear out for in the new year!
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B-Sides: Jay-Z's Lyrics, "Decoded"
Jay-Z is arguably the most successful hip-hop artist in the world. He owns a sports team, created a... Read more »
B-Sides: Do They Know it's Christmas (Music) Time?
I know there are some humbugs out there who don’t like the holiday season, and that’s fine. Cheer and snacks and the spirit of giving (OK, and stress and consumerism) aren’t for everyone, right? But when people tell me that they don’t like holiday music, I have a tough time... Read more »
B-Sides: Nikki Lynette Defies All Kinds of Labels
If Kanye West’s new album is too self-centered and misogynistic for you, you can get fun melodies, great rhymes, and great samples from another Chicago-born artist, Nikki Lynette. She raps, she writes, she produces, and isn’t afraid to throw... Read more »
B-Sides Bonus: New Mirah Video!
B-Sides Bonus! Because I couldn’t figure out a way to fit this into my Robyn post, but I didn’t want you to miss out on a brand new Mirah video! After all, not only is Mirah awesome, but this is just her second official music video... Read more »
B-Sides: Robyn is a Dancing Queen
Our undying love of all things Robyn is no secret. Her catchy jams, fembot sensibility, and all-around awesomeness make her impossible to resist! So of course I was unable to resist attending her show here in Portland over the weekend, and I’m glad I didn’t.... Read more »
B-Sides: Lykke Li/Adele/Bikini Kill Videostravaganza!
It’s a good day to be a feminist music fan, but to quote the immortal words of Levar Burton, “You don’t have to take my word for it!” You can see/hear for yourself, because today’s B-Sides is bringing you not one, not two... Read more »
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