Razorcake 152, Dry Socket, Cigarette Camp, John Curry (Flyboys, Plugz, Flesh Eaters), John Reis Part III, One Punk’s Guide to Volunteering at an Animal Shelter

“We can’t overthrow the government, but we can take care of each other. It can be political and joyful.” –Dani, Dry Socket

Dry Socket interview by Sean Arenas

Cigarette Camp interview by Sanden Totten

John Curry (The Flyboys, The Plugz, Flesh Eaters) interview by Gabriel Hart and Lisa Fancher

John Reis Part III interview by Todd Taylor and Jim Ruland.

One Punk’s Guide to Volunteering at an Animal Shelter By Jennifer Federico

“Empathy is not a finite resource. We all have extra space within our hearts and minds to criticize every detail and empathize with the people caught within this violent machine.” –Donna Ramone (instagram)

“We were angry about this unnecessary war of aggression, but we were united in our dissent.” –Jim Ruland (instagram)

“I’ve built a web, not a pedestal. And webs are actually more resilient.”–Lorde Destroyer

“Progress isn’t inevitable…, Every victory has to be defended.” –Sean Carswell (instagram)

“That feeling of NYYYYAAAAARRRRGHHHHH I LOST MY FUCKING BUTTON always packs pretty much the same emotional wallop.” –Rev. Nørb (instagram)

Wars of distraction with a sleight of hand and a Napoleon complex. –Art Fuentes (instagram)

“Will the punk rock shows in 2076 look like the polka festivals today?... this punk rock thing just keeps on spitting out great bands.” –Rhythm Chicken (instagram)

“Taking in new information, reflecting on it, and updating your worldview is how emotionally mature people behave.” –Willow

“If I could’ve summoned a truly honest response to my life as an eighth-grade outcast, I would have woken up every morning and punched my dad in the face.” –Molly McCloy (website)

And photos from the lovely and talented:

Chris Boarts Larson

Mari Tamura

Albert Licano

This issue is dedicated to memories of Racimo, Lucy, and Squeakers