Permanent Wave, a network of feminist artists and activists started by former Titus Andronicus member Amy Klein (and, full disclosure, which also features some ex-TMTers), has just dropped a fantastic new compilation in dedication to X-Ray Spex’s frontwoman Poly Styrene, who passed away roughly a year ago. The comp, titled REBEL ON THE UNDERGROUND: A Tribute to X-Ray Spex, features Titus Andronicus, Franz Nicolay, Pink Flag, WOJCIK, and more. It’s a measly $10 via Bandcamp, with all proceeds going to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, “an organization that works to provide funds to working musicians with health problems who don’t have health care.” You have very little reason not to pick up and/or “grip” this right now.
Preview the album here:
Also be sure to check out Permanent Wave’s post-punk dance/release party April 27, next Friday, at Brooklyn’s The Hive. There’ll be DJs, an X-Ray Spex covers set by Bad Credit No Credit, and maybe some blueberry muffins. Proceeds from the party will also go to Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.
Meanwhile, read more about Permanent Wave here, okay?
REBEL ON THE UNDERGROUND: A Tribute to X-Ray Spex tracklisting:
01. XXY Lemon, “Plastic Bag”
02. Pink Flag, “I Can’t Do Anything”
03. MINDTROLL, “Age”
04. Delta Hotel, “Germ-Free Adolescents”
05. Top Buzzer, “I Live Off You”
06. No Fun, “I’m a Cliche”
07. PS XO, “Let’s Submerge”
08. Ben Wood & The Bad Ideas, “Obsessed With You”
09. Titus Andronicus, “Oh Bondage! Up Yours!”
10. Franz Nicolay & Emilyn Brodsky, “Party”
11. Doll Fight!, “The Day the World Turned Day-Glo”
12. WOJCIK, “Warrior in Woolworth’s”
13. Vonesper, “Art-i-ficial”
• Permanent Wave: http://www.thepermanentwave.org
• Permanent Wave: http://thepermanentwave.tumblr.com
• Bad Credit No Credit: http://badcreditnocredit.bandcamp.com
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