Party Lines: Dance Music and the Making of Modern Britain (book review)
Ed Gillett’s book ‘Party Lines – Dance Music and the Making of Modern Britain’, published by Picador in 2023, reviewed by Neil Transpontine.
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Defending Drag: South London is still Anti-Fascist
Defending Drag: South London is still Anti-Fascist reports on the right-wing anti-drag protests and anti-fascist counter-protests in Honor Oak, South London in 2023.
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A Fascist Tulpa in the White House? Right-wing ‘Meme Magic’ and the Rise of Trump
In his book “Dark Star Rising: Magick and Power in the Age of Trump,” Gary Lachman explores the role of occult ideas in contemporary politics, particularly in the USA and Russia during the Trump era. Lachman delves into “New Thought,” Chaos Magic, and traditionalist influences on right-wing movements.
Book review by Neil Transpontine
Lewisham ’77 – Myth and Anti-fascist History
In August 1977, the National Front’s march in South East London met fierce resistance from anti-fascists, resulting in violent clashes known as the Battle of Lewisham. The event was commemorated on its 40th anniversary in 2017 to highlight its historical significance and contemporary relevance in fighting racism and fascism.
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Angry White People – Coming Face-to-Face with the British Far Right by Hsiao-Hung Pai (Book Review)
“Angry White People” by Hsiao-Hung Pai offers an in-depth look at the English Defence League (EDL), challenging the non-racist image they cultivate. By speaking directly with supporters and leaders, Pai reveals the group’s anti-Muslim sentiments and underlying racism. Set against Luton’s history and culture of multiculturalism, Pai explores the roots of EDL’s rhetoric and examines why the far right persists despite its inconsistencies. The book provides a nuanced view of British nationalism, its manifestations, and its opposition, within the broader context of societal change.
Read More‘These days are not to be missed’ – 1990s Rave and Club Culture in Fiction
Nights out dancing, for all their intensity, leave few visible traces. Immersed in a multi sensory environment of noise, lights,
Read MoreArchaeology of the Radical Internet: Reflections on the Early European Counter Network in the Age of ‘Networked Social Movements’
The euphoria of Occupy and the ‘Arab Spring’ seems a long way away. The mass movements on the streets
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Revolt of the Ravers – The Movement against the Criminal Justice Act in Britain 1993-95
Revolt of the Ravers – The Movement against the Criminal Justice Act in Britain 1993-95 is a look back at the grassroots campaigns against the then new Criminal Justice Bill which became the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 and specifically targeted travellers, squatters and ravers.
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Spiral Tribe – Interview with Mark Harrison
Mark Harrison tells Neil Transpontine about the origins of Spiral Tribe, their crucial role in formenting early 1990s free parties and teknivals, and what they did next… and are still doing
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