New “Men Who Rock” issue skewers sexist music journalism

What if media wrote as condescendingly about male musicians as they so often do about female musicians? Back in 2012, The Stranger published its satirical “Men Who Rock” issue — a play on Rolling Stone’s annual “Women Who Rock” issue — to brilliantly expose the difference. Now bandmates Emily Nokes and Bree McKenna of Tacocat are back with round two.

Here’s a taste of some of the babes profiled:

Sure, his glorious blond-streaked curls and big blue eyes peeking out from underneath chic statement glasses make him an 11 on the 1-to-10 babe-o-meter, but don’t write him off as just a pretty face! Kenneth Piekarski is the man behind avant-pop solo project Slashed Tires—an unconventional Seattle noise outfit that continues to wow the world, in part because this indie siren actually writes all the songs himself. Kenneth is working on a full-length Slashed Tires album that might be out this fall (but he always says that). Check out his work at slashedtires.com. Very much the male counterpart to the sexy/experimental sister group the Shaggs, Kenneth shakes things up by slipping a trombone into the mix. Women may listen to Slashed Tires for the clever, intricate noise music, but men tend to love him for his independent spirit of male empowerment.

Read the rest to learn more about these six up-and-coming male Seattle musicians who are not only hot but “also know how to play their instruments!” I know, can you believe it? They also have plenty of hair care and work-out tips to share.