Episode 344: Musician and Author Ian Svenonius
From The Lydian Spin by Lydia Lunch
March 15, 2026 · 1h 9m · Season 2 · Episode 344
About this episode
Ian Svenonius discusses his career as a musician and author, highlighting his contributions to the punk scene and his literary works.
Ian Svenonius is a musician and author who began his career in the 1980s Washington D.C. punk scene. He has been the lead vocalist for several bands, including The Nation of Ulysses , The Make-Up , and Chain and The Gang , and later released music under the electronic solo project Escape-ism . In addition to his musical output and hosting a talk show on VBS.tv , Ian has written several books of essays and cultural criticism. His published works include Supernatural Strategies for Making a Rock 'n' Roll Group (2012) and the essay collection Censorship Now!! (2015).
People in this episode
Host: Lydia Lunch
Guest: Ian Svenonius
Topics covered
- music
- punk scene
- cultural criticism
- essay writing
- interview
Keywords
- Ian Svenonius
- punk music
- cultural criticism
- The Nation of Ulysses
- Escape-ism
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Nation of Ulysses, The Make-Up, Chain and The Gang, Escape-ism
Books & works: Supernatural Strategies for Making a Rock 'n' Roll Group, Censorship Now!!
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