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A few thoughts on Coldwaves, WaxTrax!, & feminized care/curatorial labor

September 29, 2014 · by Robin James · in Uncategorized

This year, Coldwaves celebrated the 30th anniversary of Front 242’s first US show at Medusa’s, and also WaxTrax! Records‘s revival. The only reason WaxTrax! is around these days is because of the work Julia Nash (daughter of co-founder Jim Nash)…

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