Becky Stark’s Live Journal

Lavender Diamond rants and rambles in Washington, D.C., on June 7, 2007

The Decemberists

Colin Meloy discusses the perils of narrative songwriting, the political implications of making a war-themed album, and how fatherhood has affected his music

This is what an anti-feminist looks like

A reader’s response to Venus Zine’s article on the Independent Women’s Forum

M.I.A.   Issue #33

With big love for her mama and her signature punk approach to dance music, is she the modern girl next door or the most exciting thing since riot grrrl? We're convinced she's both.

By Anne-Marie Payne

Get into Flower Arranging

By Cortney Heimerl

Elsie Flannigan of A Beautiful Mess

By Amy Strauss

Venus Zine Crowns the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll!   Issue #44

PART 1: STAFF PICKS

By Venus Zine Staff

The Greatest Female Guitarists of All Time, H–M   Issue #35

By Venus Zine Staff

The Greatest Female Guitarists of All Time, A–G   Issue #35

By Venus Zine Staff