DIY punk

A young designer raised in the punk rock tradition of do-it-yourself creativity has founded her own independent fashion label, called MAE. Drawing on the ethos of making things by hand without formal industry backing, she has built the brand herself. The story is being covered by The New School Free Press, highlighting a new generation translating punk's self-sufficiency into fashion design.

An archive collective in Potsdam has thanked visitors and the bierschinken crew for coming out and for their kind words after a birthday party event featuring the Black Cat Tapes, with acts including Catbite Back and Fontanelle. The organisers described the evening as a celebration and shared a review of the DIY punk show on their site.

A new international DIY punk cassette compilation called Yes Liberation is being praised for its wide range of bands and sounds. It is the third in a series of benefit compilations from the group behind it, with proceeds going to a cause, and early listeners say it contains a lot of great material worth checking out.

Sudanese musician MAHA is being profiled for a sound that blends post-punk energy with a raw, do-it-yourself approach, presented in vivid, colourful form. Coverage describes her work as a burst of colour within Sudan's music scene, drawing interest from listeners following the country's emerging independent artists. The piece highlights her distinctive style rather than any single release.

A DIY punk and hardcore concert has been announced for 21 November at a usual venue near Schlesisches Tor in Berlin's Kreuzberg neighbourhood. The line-up reportedly includes Norwegian band Pjolterguys alongside Shættered. Organisers are urging fans to mark the date, keeping with the local DIY punk scene's tradition of intimate, independently booked shows.