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Molly Tie

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Ex UK Editor Punktuation Mag Author of upcoming book "Rebel Grrrls- The Story of Women and Punk" Blog series: Punk Rock Philosophy and Only Punk Can Save the World 🌎 https://punkrockphilosophy.com/

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Rebel Grrrls: The Real Story of Women and Punk This is the untold story of how women shaped punkβ€”and how punk shaped them. From the gritty streets of 1970s London to the sun-soaked beaches of 2000s California, this book captures the spirit of a mo...

Probably a bit on the nose to use ##worldbookday to remind everyone that I have written a book, it is about women,punk and feminism and it is out in June (UK) and July (US).

You can pre order here: omnibuspress.com/products/reb...

05.03.2026 11:26 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An embroidery in a frame that reads 'I do not argue with obstinate men. I act in spite of them'. There's a little peg figure in the corner of Agatha Christie.

An embroidery in a frame that reads 'I do not argue with obstinate men. I act in spite of them'. There's a little peg figure in the corner of Agatha Christie.

I've been making gifts for friends recently and I've finished this one for my friend who loves Agatha Christie! I embroidered the letters myself (but I didn't make the little figure!). I'm making a little zine for my other friend πŸ˜€

04.03.2026 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Re sharing for the morning crowd. πŸ˜€

04.03.2026 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'False Apologies'- Meryl Streek exposes a Catholic scandal - Punk Rock Philosophy Irish punk act Meryl Streek reckons with a dark part of Irish history in his track 'False Apologies'- but what's the story behind the subject?

Hello lovelies! We've got a new post up on Punk Rock Philosophy & it's a big one. We use Irish avant garde punk Meryl Streek's track 'False Apologies' to explore the history behind the song's subject matter- the scandal of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

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On this day in 1991, #TheClash were at Number One in the UK singles chart with Should I Stay Or Should I Go.
youtu.be/xMaE6toi4mk?si…

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What a gig!

02.03.2026 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Man on stage holding a notebook and singing into a microphone

Man on stage holding a notebook and singing into a microphone

Had an awesome night last night in Leeds seeing Dead Pioneers and Yakkie at the Key Club.

01.03.2026 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
On a green background, the title 'coming soon on Punk Rock Philosophy'. One text box describes the topic of Magdelen Laundries and another one explains medical misogyny with an example of a news headline.

On a green background, the title 'coming soon on Punk Rock Philosophy'. One text box describes the topic of Magdelen Laundries and another one explains medical misogyny with an example of a news headline.

Hello punks! I've got some very interesting posts coming up on Punk Rock Philosophy- one looks at the events behind a punk song about the Magdelene Laundries in Ireland & another medical misogyny, explored via a MCR Punk song! Punk has a lot to say on so many topics- explore on Punk Rock Philosophy!

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Thank you Tony! πŸ˜€

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It's out in June in the UK and will be sold in all good bookshops and the usual places online! You can pre order from the publisher's website : omnibuspress.com/products/reb...

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A poster for the Women in Punk event. There is a woman with her chin on her hand, next to a picture of a shop called Rough Trade

A poster for the Women in Punk event. There is a woman with her chin on her hand, next to a picture of a shop called Rough Trade

1 week today! I'll be talking about my book Rebel Grrrls πŸ˜€ Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-p...

27.02.2026 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Happy Birthday to Sheila Hynde aka Fay Fife, singer and founding member of punk rock band The Rezillos and post-punk band The Revillos, born on this day in 1954, Dunfermline, Scotland.

πŸ“Έ Steve Rapport

#punk #punks #punkrock #womenofpunk #fayfife #Rezillos #punkrockhistory #otd

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Me too!

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I love this song ❀️

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That's very kind, thank you!

23.02.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yay! Thank you 😊

23.02.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I bought Always Your Way as a single and played it non stop for ages- such a brilliant song!

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Picks of the Week! February Edition - Punk Rock Philosophy We've got a brand new selection of some of the best punk of the last few weeks- come and find your new favourite band!

Happy Friday lovelies! The start of the weekend means a brand new selection of punk songs that we've been listening to this week at Punk Rock Philosophy! 6 brand new songs that we love and think you will too! Have a listen...πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

punkrockphilosophy.com/new-music/pi...

20.02.2026 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What a song. They were such a great band!

21.02.2026 08:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Picks of the Week! February Edition - Punk Rock Philosophy We've got a brand new selection of some of the best punk of the last few weeks- come and find your new favourite band!

Happy Friday lovelies! The start of the weekend means a brand new selection of punk songs that we've been listening to this week at Punk Rock Philosophy! 6 brand new songs that we love and think you will too! Have a listen...πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

punkrockphilosophy.com/new-music/pi...

20.02.2026 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

How cool is this?

18.02.2026 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ah thanks James!

18.02.2026 10:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Re sharing for you morning people!

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Frozen Out- Punk VS ICE - Punk Rock Philosophy All layers of the punk world have been using what they have to push back against ICE and support their communities. It is what punks do best.

Happy Tuesday lovelies! We've got a new post up on Punk Rock Philosophy! This one is about punk's response to ICE in the US and the response to that response...featuring Ken Casey from DKM and Green Day. πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

punkrockphilosophy.com/featured/fro...

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two older women standing next to each other with one covering her mouth with her hand Alt: two older women standing next to each other with one covering her mouth with her hand

Think my book is going to print today 😬😬😬

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Pop Goes My Heart- Pop Punk and Love - Punk Rock Philosophy Have you noticed how the pop punk of the 90s/00s was pretty preoccupied with love, sex and relationships? Well turns out, so were many philosophers! Explore the links between Plato, Kant and Kierkegaa...

Happy Valentine's Day lovelies ❀️❀️ Here's one from the Punk Rock Philosophy archive...pop punk always had a preoccupation with heartbreak and so did many philosophers! What's the link between bands like Blink 182 & Kierkegaard? Have a read πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

punkrockphilosophy.com/punk-rock-ph...

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Pop Goes My Heart- Pop Punk and Love - Punk Rock Philosophy Have you noticed how the pop punk of the 90s/00s was pretty preoccupied with love, sex and relationships? Well turns out, so were many philosophers! Explore the links between Plato, Kant and Kierkegaa...

Happy Valentine's Day lovelies ❀️❀️ Here's one from the Punk Rock Philosophy archive...pop punk always had a preoccupation with heartbreak and so did many philosophers! What's the link between bands like Blink 182 & Kierkegaard? Have a read πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

punkrockphilosophy.com/punk-rock-ph...

14.02.2026 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I confess I've not listened to the whole album. I will rectify that I think!

13.02.2026 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for this! 😍

13.02.2026 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you 😊

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