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Month: December 2025

Fugazi, Yeastie Girlz, zine reviews and punk ‘asshole’ minimalization

Posted on December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 by Colin Burrowes

“Fugazi Saved My Life: How Punk Made Me Less of an Asshole” is the latest zine from Microcosm Publishing, exploring the transformative impact of punk music. The issue focuses on a 1993 Fugazi gig, while its predecessor celebrates Yeastie Girlz, a punk band challenging societal norms. Both zines convey punk’s role in personal growth and social awareness.

Woodstein Media Podcast season 3 launches with acclaimed poet John Barton discussing Compulsory Figures

Posted on December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 by Colin Burrowes

Season three of the Woodstein Media Podcast starts with poet John Barton discussing his new free verse collection, Compulsory Figures. He explores themes of family, patriarchy, and contemporary queer issues, reflecting on his experiences as a gay man during the AIDS pandemic. The book is published by Caitlin Press.

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