We Are The Weirdos, Aunty-ji

Sym Gharial - The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster & Primitive Ignorant

In this episode, Zee Ahmed interviews Sym Gharial, the bassist-turned-solo artist whose journey has taken him from the chaotic energy of The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster to the introspective depths of his solo project, Primitive Ignorant. Growing up as a Sikh in 1990s London, Sym found solace and purpose in punk, channeling its raw spirit to carve out a path that defies convention. In this conversation, Sym opens up about his music, his identity, and the power of sharing untold stories. Follow WEIRDO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weirdo.zine/ Credits: Hosted by Zehra Ahmed Edited by Neil Parmar Produced by Naz Toorabally Artwork by Ami Patel ⁠⁠⁠@artbyamixx⁠⁠⁠ Music: Supermodel Superficial by Voodoo Queens

Priya Panda - Diemonds

Priya Panda is the co-founder and frontwoman of the Toronto-based rock band Diemonds. Since the band took a break in 2020, Priya has steadily made a name for herself with her 80s pop-inspired solo project. In this episode, hosted by Nandita Suria, Priya talks about her early days in the Toronto rock scene, how Diemonds and her other projects came about and an India tour gone awry. Follow WEIRDO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weirdo.zine/ Credits: Hosted by Nandita Suria Edited by Neil Parmar Produced by Naz Toorabally Artwork by Ami Patel ⁠⁠⁠@artbyamixx⁠⁠⁠ Music: Supermodel Superficial by Voodoo Queens

Hassan Amin - Zanjeer

Hassan Amin, the singer of the hardcore punk band Zanjeer and a DIY die-hard from Pakistan's underground music scene, joins host Rajen Bhatt in this episode. They discuss the vibrant, diverse, and resilient spirit of Pakistan's underground music culture, which remains largely unknown outside the country. In the episode, Hassan mentions that he wants to share a playlist of Pakistani metal and punk - you can listen to it here [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7yIMQtPEq98s0DM2bBjAJydsW9FQ4lRm&si=kGNc5GTxvyQLlU7P]. Follow WEIRDO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weirdo.zine/ [https://www.instagram.com/weirdo.zine/] Credits: Hosted by Rajen Bhatt Edited by Neil Parmar Produced by Naz Toorabally Artwork by Ami Patel ⁠⁠⁠@artbyamixx⁠⁠⁠ Music: Supermodel Superficial by Voodoo Queens

Riz Farooqi - Unite Asia & King Ly Chee

Riz Farooqi is the founder of Unite Asia and is the frontman of renowned hardcore band, King Ly Chee, from Hong Kong. Unite Asia, stands as a vibrant platform spotlighting Asian bands across Asia and the diaspora with daily updates. In this episode hosted by Neil Parmar, Riz delves into the genesis of Unite Asia, his perspectives as a Pakistani hardcore enthusiast who grew up in Hong Kong, and shares how this compares to his experiences following his recent move to London, UK. Follow WEIRDO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weirdo.zine/ Credits: Hosted by Neil Parmar Edited by Neil Parmar Produced by Naz Toorabally Artwork by Ami Patel ⁠⁠⁠@artbyamixx⁠⁠⁠ Music: Supermodel Superficial by Voodoo Queens

Sam Chetan-Welsh - Ithaca

Sam Chetan-Welsh is a guitarist and a founding member of British metalcore band Ithaca. In this episode, Neil Parmar talks to Sam about the formation of Ithaca and the band's journey to date. During the conversation, Sam reflects on being of mixed heritage - Indian and English - and discusses how his Indian heritage has informed his music. Sam also shares his insights on the evolving landscape of diversity and inclusion in the metal and alternative music scene. Follow WEIRDO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weirdo.zine/ Credits: Hosted by Neil Parmar Edited by Neil Parmar Produced by Naz Toorabally Artwork by Ami Patel ⁠⁠⁠@artbyamixx⁠⁠⁠ Music: Supermodel Superficial by Voodoo Queens