Razorcake 143, featuring Miss España, Hex Code, Steve Thueson, David Littlefair, and One Punk’s Guide to Pickleball

Miss España interview by Jennifer Federico and Todd Taylor

Hex Code interview by Martin Wong and Daryl

Steve Thueson interview by Donna Ramone

David Littlefair of Feeble Strength and Portions for Foxes Promotions interview by John Miskelly

One Punk’s Guide to Pickleball by Bryan May

“Insisting the U.S. isn’t at war feels like double-speak propaganda.” –Donna Ramone (instagram)

“The Great Beer Can Boat Race Or, How to Write a Novel…  We took an idea and put it in motion, but when that idea stalled we had to figure out ways to get it going again… How thrilling it felt to make a game out of nothing. –Jim Ruland (instagram)

“All I really do want is closeness.” –Lorde Destroyer

“Cats are an ongoing lesson in consent. Everything is a negotiation with them. That’s the opposite of what a patriarch wants... compassion breeds courage.” –Sean Carswell (instagram)

“Three Miles above Home Plate, Contemplating the Level of Headwinds with Which Opening Acts at Events of This Nature Must Struggle… Hey man, if you get blown off the stage by the Linda Lindas, that’s on you, not the soundperson.” –Rev. Nørb (instagram)

“If this world’s going to see any change for the better, it’s gotta start with people who care about each other.” –Designated Dale

“Lies, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies, lies.”  –Art Fuentes. (instagram)

“I’d rather make a difference to a small band than to be one of the millions who worship the band playing in a stadium.” –Rhythm Chicken (instagram)

Two full pages of why Pee-Wee Herman rules, in comic form. –Rick V. (instagram)

And photos from the lovely and talented:

Chris Boarts Larson

Mari Tamura

Albert Licano

This issue is dedicated to the memories of Big Frank Harrison and Maher Husseini