We are beyond honored to have one of the coolest people writing about punk music today, Evan Minsker
Evan runs and operates see/saw, a newsletter and blog. Evan writes about everything new that’s coming out in punk music. Evan also has a weekly podcast with co-host Nina Corcoran, called Punk This Week. They both talk about their favorite releases in the world of punk.
Today we talk about Evan’s upbringing, his time at Pitchfork, and all the cool stuff he does today with see/saw. Evan also occasionally puts on punk shows in the Eau Claire, WI area. Near the end of the episode we talk about one of Evan’s favorite movies, A Room with a View (1985)
Bands mentioned by Evan:
- Tyvek
- Wolf Eyes
- Joe Santorini
- The Ramones
- Lost Sounds
- Jay Retard
- Hank Wood and The Hammerheads
- B-52s
- The Clash
- Haunted Leathers
- Fugazi (show in WV was on 4/5/2002)
- The Evans
- Billiam
- GOB
Evan’s top 3 punk songs to get you into punk: 1. I Wanna be Your Dog by The Stooges 2. Oh Bondage of Yours by X-ray Specks 3. Id Rather be a Fuck Up than a Fascist by Oust
- Don Covay
Song to have played during the hog scene is Speed Kills by Chubby and the Gang
- Beer
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