Episode #3 - Shooting Daggers (London-Based Queercore Punk Band)

On THE RECORD STORE PODCAST, the theme of the "record store" has a double meaning. In reality, a record store is a place of discovery and a safe space where creativity thrives as people open themselves up to new ideas through community. Everyone has their own place like a record store that they find solace in. I’ll deep dive with my guests into what place is special for them, how it’s molded their lives, and we’ll just see where the conversation goes. Whether you are a musician, a DJ, a comedian, a writer, a designer, whatever you are, we all have our own record store.

My guests for this episode is Shooting Daggers, a Queercore Punk band based in London, as we discuss their debut album, Love & Rage, out now via Heavy New Sounds. With the band creating an ascending buzz online, after giving them a listen, they have the potential to become one of the next bands to watch out for. With their members coming from all parts of Europe, they found each other and a community along the way in London and we talk about it at length in this episode. We get into what each member's "Record Store" is and the importance of empowerment and representation within any community, and so much more.

Also, during our conversation, they spoke about Overdrive Studios, an independently run studio space with practice rooms and a DIY music venue in the heart of Deptford, South-East London that the band frequently uses that is danger of closure. A GoFundMe has been started to raise funds to save Overdrive Studios, so please donate if you can or share the link below.
Save Overdrive Studios GoFundMe: gofund.me/ccd526a0
Overdrive Instagrams: @overdrive.studios.se8 | @saveoverdrivestudios
Follow Shooting Daggers:
Instagram: instagram.com/shootingdaggers_hc
Bandcamp: shootingdaggers.bandcamp.com
Purchase/Listen Love & Rage: lnk.to/4wkStf