Nettzine for dyrs frihet

Nettradio for dyrs frihet sending 19 (anarkopunk-spesial)

Fredrik B — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Velkommen til en verden av stensilgrafitti, løpesedler, husokkupasjon, DIY, systemkritikk, autoritetsangst, feminisme, avantgarde-teater, jaktsabotasje og vegetarisk kosthold.

I anarkopunken står så klart friheten sentralt, også for de ikke-menneskelige dyra. Den frie sammenslutningen av Karl Love, Inge Immortal, Freddy Peace, Ola War og Erik Anarchy har etter konsensusprinsippet kommet frem til de beste sangene om nettopp det, av band som Flux of Pink Indians, Chumbawamba, Zounds, Poison Girls og mange flere. Denne revolusjonen kan du definitivt danse til!

PS: Nettradio for dyrs frihet er som høla på golfbanen: Det nittende er det beste.
PPS: Stor Crass-quiz. Vinn Ødeleggers-Råttan!

Intervju med Tubers

torerik — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:18:29 +0100

Why the name Tubers? Why this great interest in rooted vegetables?

All band members have this interest and connection with growing and providing their own food to whatever little degree we can. We liked what the name suggested as far as the root and growing underground not to mention the reference that a tuber gets tubed in a wave or tube floating down a river- two pastimes we all take part in here in Florida.

These Quantum Leaps are Killing Me by Tubers on Grooveshark

You have told me "I often think of our vision of food in general which I feel animal rights is a very important part of". Tell us a little bit about your vision of food and the role animal rights plays in it.

I only speak for myself in the band, but I do not consider anything from an animal as suitable food or sustenance for humans. First and foremost our food should provide nutrition which I believe we can get best from plants. It seems many people eat mostly for pleasure though at the expense of countless animals and barely even pay attention to the act or know what pain, resources, and subsequent health costs are spent for it. I definitely think enjoyment of food is very important too, but not the only focus. Biological and ethical questions need to be addressed also.

16 years of veganism so far. What got you into it?

My friend Becky introduced me to these ideas of animal rights when I was 19 and it immediately made sense. I can't believe I lived that long without discovering these ideas sooner. As I learned more I became passionate about the health and environmental implications as well.

You are a teacher, and have been actively involved in meals for pupils. Please tell us about that. Vegan meals?

Ha, not even close to vegan meals. I teach intellectually disabled students age 7-10 at a public school so they eat either school lunch or parent sent lunch. Whenever I lead a baking activity it is always vegan though and I started an organic garden with my class and all 3rd grade classes last year. It continues this year-we just made vegan salads from the garden last week.

One of you Tubers run a restaurant, tell us about it. Veggie? What do you recommend we order when we get there?

Jeff is co-owner of The Floridian here in St. Augustine which is just over a year old. They focus on local foods buying as much as they can this way from local farmers and serve their take on southern food. It is wonderful. They have many vegan options and most on the menu can be made vegan. My favorite is the sweet potato dumplings with gravy, tofu, and salad.

Please explain the song "We Dine on the Process".

The song is mostly about the idea that we need energy from other places/things to survive but are more concerned with the addiction and recreation of eating, drinking, and consuming in general. It's a song about a lifestyle of diversion.

Dine in on the Process by Tubers on Grooveshark

What's your favorite animal rights related song?

Citizen Fish's "Flesh and Blood". I love that whole "Free Souls. .." album.

Intervju med PUNCH

torerik — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:52:28 +0100

Fantastisk band. Fine folk. For dyrs frihet.

What made you write the song “Feminists Don't Have a Cow”?

A few years ago I had some interactions with an acquaintance who talked often of feminism and straight edge but was always very opposed to talking about veganism. I thought about how to relate to her about veganism in a way that she would be willing to listen to. I think maybe the song gets attention because of the name, which a band mate gave to the song as a joke, but it just stuck!

How did you get into veganism?

About ten years ago I almost suddenly came to the realization that the food I was eating was made of animals and that wasn’t okay with me and quickly became a vegetarian. About a year later I started reading more about how animals are treated and decided that being vegetarian wasn’t enough, and I made the transition to veganism. I think educating yourself about everything that goes into food production makes becoming/staying vegan very easy.

How is feminism and veganism connected, in your opinion?

I remember when I was reading about veganism the fact that really got to me was a fairly simple realization. It was that cows, just like humans, only produce milk when pregnant. I had never really thought about that fact before and once it was pointed out to me I really thought about the implications of that. As a feminist it is sickening to think of a creature being impregnated so that its offspring and the milk produced for that offspring can be taken from it.

Have you made any other animal rights themed songs, with Punch or with your other bands?

Punch has two other songs about animal rights/veganism. The first song I wrote about veganism, ‘No such thing as a stupid question’ talks about the stupid questions we have all heard so many times from meat eaters about our dietary choices. I chose the name of the song to reflect that while the questions are ignorant, it is partly because the meat and milk industries rely on people staying ignorant. The second song I wrote about veganism is ‘Convenience Store’. It talks about all the terrible things that happen to animals for food production which the average consumer doesn’t have to, and probably doesn’t want to, think about. I think if people had to see what happens or even had to kill animals with their own two hands they would think more about their choices.

What's your favorite animal rights/liberation related song?

‘Cats and Dogs’, Gorilla Biscuits.