#punk ethics

[hymnsandhearses]

You’ve been living in my head rent free.

I just want you to know that you can stay and squat as long as you need, because fuck landlords.

[i-believe-in-u]

Was listening to a podcast with Alex Saavedra of Eyeball records, where he talks, among many things, about this upcoming generation and he says:

"This demographic of, like 16-22... it's a very mysterious demographic. It's a weird age, right now, a weird time, and kids need a lot of help. Like my peers' children are fucked up. Like, we did not do a good job raising them. They have problems. They need help and that's why I'm glad we're able to do Eyeball the way we do it now, in this fashion, to be able to help them."

This was from August and it really resonated with me because of the mess we have been seeing over the bad behavior of (mainly younger) fans at L.S. Dunes shows. When we, as the older set of musicians and fans express frustration about the kids, we need to remember that it is our responsibility to help them out.

It is our job to make the rules clear, to set good examples, to provide direction, and to provide places where these kids can go so that they can get into the scene.

If we hold true to DIY and punk ethics, then it is our job to foster this generation into something better, not just leave them to rot.

[punkcodegbg-blog]

I need a place to suck. Here we are. After a while I will suck less. I hope.

You are welcome to join me. Or not. I'll be honest, I am here for me, not you.