Ani vs John K. I Think I Made the Right Choice

John K. Samson and the Provicial Band

A little over a week ago I had been put into a Sophie's Choice type situation. That's said somewhat tongue in cheek, but if you are a fan of either Ani Difranco or John K Samson/The Weakerthans... you'd understand. Ani Difranco, as my fellow owner very aptly described, was the epitome of my … [Read more...]

How Ani DiFranco Helped Me Get Over Myself

¿Which Side Are You On?

As a freshman at a women’s college in 2003, I fancied myself a neo-feminist, neo-liberal, neo-woman. I read articles about the dismal position of women in the world, and then quoted them, like an asshole, in conversations that had nothing to do with these articles. Naturally, the next step after … [Read more...]