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Bad Again by Madisinn
By Ben Matthews | Photos by Mary Riley “A person does not lightly elect to oppose his society. One would much rather be at home among one’s compatriots than be mocked and detested by them.” In his own musings on the influence of walking amongst a world where hostility is endlessly abounded, James Baldwin surmised… Read more
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Jiu-Jitsu Violent Demonstration (DEMO) EP
JIU JITSU Young enough to still be developing their skills, Jiu-Jitsu, a five piece Charlotte Hardcore band “against fascism,” has only been making music for about a year consistently and is already making waves in the North Carolina hardcore scene. Calling back to sounds similar to Backtrack’s earliest album Darker Half and lyrics that compare… Read more
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For the roses: Wilmington’s newest artist collective
By Christian Ponds | Top Photo by Emma Huff | Bottom Photo by Danny Crapanzano Olivia Gillaspie and Madison Grifaldo’s friendship started through a mutual friend after both lady’s established music career had begun during the small rise in shows after COVID-19’s shutdown. Grifaldo’s history in classical music and opera singing combined with a secret… Read more
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On Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Fundamental Human Rights
BY CAROLINE LEMLEY | Photos by Nathan Wellish Let’s start with a game. I’m going to give you three quotes, your job is to determine whether or not they are from Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel The Handmaid’s Tale, or quotes from modern day elected officials. Shall we begin? If you guessed that number 2 was… Read more
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Suck Fest 2: A recount and Review
Photos + Review by Chris Ponds First and foremost, no one asked for my opinions, but I am here to give them none the less. What are my credentials? I have been writing about music since I was 15 and that means nothing but I have let it fuel me into enough projects that I… Read more
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Predators Amidst a Safe Space:
A Discussion About the Fundamentals of Punk and How We as a Community Uphold Them by Chris Ponds I laugh it off with the other women and AFAB people I meet at shows with jokes about being on “pit patrol,” or being forced to find a big guy to stand behind or just accepting that… Read more
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Immersed is an independent publication and mutual aid hub. Based in Wilmington, NC, what started as a zine by Chris Ponds in 2019 has grown into a team of writers, photographers, and activists working to share truth and bring awareness to global issues. We book DIY shows, feature musicians and artists of various mediums, alongside opinions and educational content based on intersectional justice issues.
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