The Slits
‘Cut’: Why The Slits’ Debut Album Was A Snip Above The Rest
The Slits’ ‘Cut’ introduced an atypical group at the vanguard of female-fronted punk, influencing everyone from Massive Attack to Sleater-Kinney.
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Features4 weeks agoBest Music Documentaries: 52 Essential Watches For Music Fans
Music’s myriad subgenres and biggest starss have inspired some of the best documentaries ever made. Here are the ones you need to see.
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Features1 month ago
Atypical Girls: The Female Punks Who Fought For Equality
One of punk’s biggest achievements was in balancing gender equality, allowing charismatic female punks to break through and speak with authority.
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Features2 months ago
Best Political Punk Songs: 20 Essential Anti-Establishment Tirades
The best political punk songs have stood the test of time, remaining wholly relevant in an era when politics thrives on lies and confusion.
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In-Depth7 months ago
All The Single Ladies: Anthems Of Independence
For every anthem and romantic ballad, female artists have also asserted their independence through empowering lyrics, challenging the constraints of gender stereotypes, bad relationships or the music industry itself.
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News1 year ago
The Slits’ Viv Albertine’s Memoirs Optioned For TV Series
The influential musician has written two books to date, 'Clothes, Music, Boys' and 'To Throw Away Unopened'.
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Features2 years ago
Punk Politics: Fighting The Power, From Sex Pistols To Anti-Flag
Ever since rearing its head in the 70s, punk politics continue to shape our way of thinking, thanks to outspoken bands unafraid of making a stand.
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News3 years agoNew Vinyl Edition Of The Slits’ Landmark Debut ‘Cut’ Set For Release
Produced by Dennis Bovell, 'Cut' was originally released in September 1979 and it remains a post-punk touchstone.
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News3 years ago
Anger Re-Energised: PiL Play A Blinder In Dublin On Their 40th Anniversary Tour
Respecting old and new, the setlist integrated crowd-pleasers with well-chosen cult favourites for long-term fans.
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News3 years ago
Watch The Video For New Neneh Cherry Track ‘Kong’ Produced by Massive Attack’s 3D, Four Tet
'Kong' is the star's first new track since her 2015 Dev Hynes collaboration 'He, She, We'.
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News4 years ago
New Documentary About The Slits Set To Premiere In London
A new documentary, Here To Be Heard, about pioneering all-girl punks The Slits is to premiere in London on 14 October 2017
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Features5 years ago
London Calling: Rare Photos In Punk Exhibitions
Collecting a number of iconic photos, three key exhibitions in London show that punk's aesthetic was as important as the music and politics.
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News5 years ago
Record Store Day 2016… It’s Here!
With Metallica as its ambassadors, Record Store Day 2016 has been announced for 16 April and features must-have 7"s, LPs, box sets and coloured vinyl.
