Quick reminder: The Misery Suite, the latest album from Black Guy Fawkes and the Co-Conspirators is out now on all platforms and available through Asbestos Records in the US, Bomber Music in the UK, and Le Noize in Canada. You can also snag copies at upcoming shows, or at IronFest in Newport, KY November 15th..
In this heart-to-heart episode, Ian and Ed catch up with Cassie Jalilie, drummer of Venomous Pinks, as they discuss her musical influences, her connection with her bandmate, and her journey through a challenging year marked by a cancer diagnosis. Cassie shares her thoughts on the political climate, the importance of using their platform for activism, and the therapeutic power of music. They also delve into tour experiences, the punk scene in Hawaii, and their culinary favorites on the road. Through candid conversations and shared memories, this episode highlights Cassie's resilience, passion for punk rock, and unwavering commitment to social justice.
After this episode was recorded, Cassie did have to go through more chemotherapy. From the Venomous Pinks’ Facebook post on it:“We are raising a little support for Cassie as she goes thru chemotherapy if you’d like to chip in, I’d be so grateful! Absolutely no pressure at all — just sharing in case you’re interested.
Venmo: @cassie-jalilie
PayPal: cjalilie03@gmail.com
Gift cards: cjalilie03@gmail.com”
The Venomous Pinks are an all-female punk band from Arizona who have been making waves in the scene since 2013. The band is known for their intense and energetic live shows, as well as their catchy melodies and brash punk sound. While every all-female punk band will draw inevitable comparisons to Bikini Kill, few deserve them more and want them less than the Venomous Pinks. They simply want to deliver the most intense, refined, in-your-face, high-energy hardcore punk regardless of gender or background. The Venomous Pinks have shared the stage and earned the respect of a who’s who of punk rock royalty, including Dead Kennedys, Bad Religion, and NOFX. They have also played at some of the biggest festivals in the world, such as Punk Rock Holiday, Punk Rock Bowling, and BrakRock. In 2022, The Venomous Pinks released their long-awaited debut LP, Vita Mors. The album perfectly encapsulates who The Venomous Pinks are in 2022: a fusion of unforgettably catchy melodies and brash punk that pushes forth the underlying messages of unity, equality, and positive mental attitude (PMA). Whether you’re looking for the slick hardcore punk musicianship of shredding guitars, pounding bass, and thunderous drums or the oft-inspiring message of a band capable of bringing generations of punk rockers together The Venomous Pinks are very much what the present and future look like. These ladies will rock your world in every room of the house, clear out to the parking lot. While their energetic stage performance exhibits a “work hard and play harder” mentality, this tight, punchy three-piece’s unapologetic style will ravage your ears with their mix of punk and hardcore. For more on the Venomous Pinks, check out their website.
For more Black Guy Fawkes, check out Black Guy Fawkes dot com or https://asbestosrecords.bigcartel.com/. He’s also on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, etc as Black Guy Fawkes–spelling is extremely important here and, not surprisingly, he’s on music streaming services as well: Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. You can probably find Ed drinking in a karaoke bar or in the crowd at a punk show. The show also now has a playlist of music from guests that have appeared, and guests who will be appearing, and you can check that out on Spotify as well: Fawkes & Friends: The Playlist - playlist by Ian Robinson | Spotify