In episode 225 of the ArTEEtude podcast, Detlef Schlich continues engaging with Julia Melzer, building on the themes introduced in the previous episode. This instalment delves deeper into Julia's experiences with sobriety, her vibrant life on tour, and the broader implications of punk rock as both a music genre and a cultural movement. Julia shares anecdotes from her recent tours in England and Germany, highlighting the camaraderie and challenges of touring with her band, Erection, in their beloved band bus, VALVY. She reflects on the unique energy of performing sober on stage, emphasizing the heightened connection to music and the audience this brings. The discussion then shifts to the punk rock scene's evolution and its enduring spirit in England. Julia and Detlef explore punk's role in fostering social commentary and activism, particularly within the feminist movement. They discuss how punk influences contemporary culture, touching upon its impact on fashion, attitude, and art beyond music. Listeners are treated to insights into Julia's personal inspirations and the significance of punk rock in expressing social and political themes through her music. The episode closes with listener questions, offering Julia's perspectives on the differences between the punk scenes in Germany and England, the impact of punk on the younger generation, and the fusion of punk ethos with personal and musical identity. Linktree Julia Melzerhttps://linktr.ee/Erection.band?fbclid=IwAR1rLm9fJNJ7m18BGuKy7s6cdqzf70CtOB2uGOe5GYw7rtlLT1KZVbs_Gjw Julia MelzerFacebook https://www.facebook.com/julia.s.melzer Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erection_band Detlef Schlich is a podcaster, visual artist, filmmaker, ritual designer, and media archaeologist based in West Cork. He is recognized for his seminal work, including a scholarly examination of the intersections between shamanism, art, and digital culture, as well as his acclaimed video installation, Transodin's Tragedy. He primarily works in performance, photography, painting, sound, installations, and film. In his work, he reflects on the human condition and uses the digital shaman's methodology as an alter ego to create artwork. His media archaeology is a conceptual and practical exercise in uncovering the unique aesthetic, cultural and political aspects of media in culture. WEBSITE LINKS Detlef SchlichInstagram Detlef Schlich ArTEEtude I love West Cork Artists Facebook Detlef Schlich I love West Cork Artists Group ArTEEtude YouTube Channels visual Podcast ArTEEtude Cute Alien TV official Website ArTEEtude Detlef Schlich Det Design Tribal Loop Download here for free Detlef Schlich´s Essay about the Cause and Effect of Shamanism, Art and Digital Culture https://www.researchgate.net/publication/303749640_Shamanism_Art_and_Digital_Culture_Cause_and_Effect Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/arteetude-a-podcast-with-artists-by-detlef-schlich/donations