Local indie-garage linchpins Shannon Candy, who runs DIY label Bernice Records and Tapes and plays guitar in Strawberry Jacuzzi, and Jen Dot, whose virtual zine Disappearing Media and bubblegum punks Swimsuit Addition are Gossip Wolf faves, are totally tired of bros—and they don’t care who knows! According to Candy and Dot, “Being a bro has nothing to do with your gender or clothing—it’s about behavior. They are a fucking drag.” This wolf couldn’t agree more! Their new No Bros Allowed zine and monthly showcase will feature a rotating cast of curators putting together bills of nonbinary and female artists and special guest DJs to fight the scourge of masculine-identified boneheadedness. The inaugural edition kicks off on Saturday, July 8, at Cole’s, with sets from the Runnies, Impulsive Hearts, Not for You, and She Speaks in Tongues. Don’t forget to grab a zine while you’re there! v
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