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'''Swishblade''' is a [[zine]] by Abe Miner, published in Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.A. | '''Swishblade''' is a [[zine]] by Abe Miner, published in Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.A. | ||
| − | Issue one of his zine, released in | + | Issue one of his zine, released in 1997, features a cover with an assortment of switchblades with bandaids stuck next to them. Inside, Abe writes about being in a [[punk]] band, playing through fifteen dollar amps and not being able to sing or knowing any notes, yet still being able to play shows and put out a tape, because they're a queer band called Fagatron. Abe can't understand why queer and female performers worry about being taken seriously as musicians when so many great bands, such as Flipper, The Mekons , The Slits, and The Germs all either couldn't play at first, or, for some, throughout their entire career. He says, "...anyone can be in a band. and everyone should." This is followed by tips on how to get a band together. ''Swishblade'' also includes pieces such as an interview with a Bisexual woman; "Things I Hear From Heteros" and "Things I Hear from Homos", two lists that sometimes have surprising similarities; "How To get along with Straight People"; on having safe sex; and a [[comic]] style illustration of a superhero with the word FAG on his chest, with a circle around the 'A'. |
| − | [[Category:Zine]] [[Category:Zines from the U.S.A.]] [[Category:Nebraska Zines]] [[Category: | + | [[Category:Zine]] [[Category:Zines from the U.S.A.]] [[Category:Nebraska Zines]] [[Category:1990's publications]] [[Category:Punk]] [[Category:Queer]] |
Revision as of 20:21, 8 April 2009
Swishblade is a zine by Abe Miner, published in Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.A.
Issue one of his zine, released in 1997, features a cover with an assortment of switchblades with bandaids stuck next to them. Inside, Abe writes about being in a punk band, playing through fifteen dollar amps and not being able to sing or knowing any notes, yet still being able to play shows and put out a tape, because they're a queer band called Fagatron. Abe can't understand why queer and female performers worry about being taken seriously as musicians when so many great bands, such as Flipper, The Mekons , The Slits, and The Germs all either couldn't play at first, or, for some, throughout their entire career. He says, "...anyone can be in a band. and everyone should." This is followed by tips on how to get a band together. Swishblade also includes pieces such as an interview with a Bisexual woman; "Things I Hear From Heteros" and "Things I Hear from Homos", two lists that sometimes have surprising similarities; "How To get along with Straight People"; on having safe sex; and a comic style illustration of a superhero with the word FAG on his chest, with a circle around the 'A'.
