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New documentary on The Slits, one of punk’s most important all-female bands

March 27, 2018March 27, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Punk, Slits

Lore has it that the Slits were formed at a Clash gig. No one involved knew the first thing about

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Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 753: The Most Important All-Female Bands in Alt-Rock

April 29, 2016May 1, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment Ace of Cups, All-Female Bands, B-Girls, Bangles, Curse, Fifth Column, Go-Gos, Lilliput, Raincoats, Runaways, Shaggs, Slits

There was a time when it was common knowledge–common sense!–that women just couldn’t rock has well as men. Sure, they

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Music News 

When Is a Band’s Name TOO Offensive? (Slightly NSFW)

March 27, 2015March 26, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Barenaked Ladies, Black Pussy, Butthole Surfers, Circle Jerks, Dayglo Abortions, Dead Kennedys, Joy Division, New Pornographers, Offensive Band Names, Queers, Slits, Viet Cong

I clearly remember when the first Lollapalooza came to Toronto in 1991, local TV news anchors had a hard time

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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