Sekasorto (meaning “mayhem, chaos, confusion, disorder”) is the work of Harri/Harry Joensuu (from Kauhajoki) & Kari/Gary Waskivuori a.k.a. Wasky (from Päntäne); both West-Finland (between Vaasa and Tampere). Gary was the vocalist of the HC/punk band ‘Valse Triste‘. Harry ran the label Trash Can recs.
The www learns that Sekasorto #2 was with ‘Peggio Punx’ (Ita)… Jari Mikkola (guitarist of ‘Aivoproteesi’) shared a copy. There were also presenations of Finnish bands such as ‘Purkaus’, ‘The Rutto’, ‘Äpärät’, ‘Aivoproteesi’ and many more; plus interviews with ‘Mau Maus’, ‘Maho Neitsyt’, Marionetti’ & ‘The Septic Psychos’…
In the issue (#5?; 1986) I found in the Punk Etc. collection there’s interviews with ‘Irstas’ (Fin), ‘The Ewings’ (Ger), ‘A.P.P.L.E.’, & ‘H.H.H.’ (Spa), and a report on squatting in Amsterdam (by Susanne of Vrankrijk).
Brob
Sekasorto was started [in 1982] by my friend. He did the first two issues by himself before I joined. We also released eight compilation-tapes under the name Trash Can Tapes.
Kari
Around 1986 the anarchist peace-punks in ‘A.P.P.LE.’ (N.Y.C.) were Janette ‘Jae’ Monroe (vocals, R.I.P.), Michael ‘Mike’ Millett (guitar, founder of Broken Rekids), Vinny Monroe (bass/vocals) & Mickey ‘Malignant’ (drums). The band was founded (circa 1984) by brother and sister Vinny & Jae.
Tim Yohannan wrote (MRR #40; Sep. 86) about their Neither Victims Nor Executioners tape: >>Proving there’s more to NYC than street-survival and ‘fuck you’ lyrics. Fueled by strong female vocals, intelligent lyrics, and still powerful playing, there’s a ‘Penetration’/’Poison Girls’ influence, but also more going on here – funk influences, folk rocks aspects (cover of Blowin’ in the Wind [Bob Dylan]) and classy production.<<
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‘A.P.P.L.E.’ is an organisation whose purpose is to publicize opinions and thoughts about anarchy/autonomy, pacifism for peace, freedom and equality. Music is just one of the means we use to bring our thoughts to life. We also publish Counterculture zine and other written materials when necessary. The name ‘A.P.P.L.E.’ refers to the initial letters of the things we value. The following five paragraphs briefly explain what these things that we support are and try to set some general issues straight; misunderstandings related to things we have come across.
ANARCHY: Anarchy/Autonomy or individual independence. A common misconception about anarchy is that it’s supposed to be some form of government or at least a substitute for government… People very often have these thoughts in their heads saying that anarchy is something great but utopian; that anarchy is a great idea but that it won’t work. First of all, anarchy is not utopian. Capitalism is… If you think that capitalism has ever worked or will work, then that’s wishful thinking. Secondly, anarchy will work as long as there’s one person in different parts of the world made it work, has changed their lifestyle and dedicated themselves to social change…
PEACE: Peace or mutual understanding. The abscence of military intervention or use of military forces to settle conflicts between states? A typical misconception about peace is that it’s great but unattainable. Peace is only possible as a result of people’s own work, and not under the control of governments or politicians. Imagine if everyone banned guns. Peace is possible but don’t expect someone else to make the decisions. The solution lies with you!
PACIFISM: Pacifism or the desire not to harm others. We shouldn’t think of violence as an acceptable means of coercion. It’s generally believed that pacifists are passive and that we just lay our heads in front of the feet of the leaders. As a pacifist, I firmly believe in self-defense. Pacifism suggests that violence and physical force should only be used as an extreme measure, and more meaningful alternatives should be sought. Many anarchist-pacifists support armed resistance but not because they accept violence, rather because they respect the individual’s right to use violence if necessary to defend themselves against unyielding government power.
LIBERTY: Independence or freedom from shackles. This includes freedom from both physical slavery, such as the black slave-trade, and mental slavery, which is caused by law and regulations. The most common day-to-day form of slavery is work. We have to work to get by. Isn’t that slavery?
EQUALTY: Put an end to racism, sexism and speciesism. With speciesism, one species is considered superior to others, such as for example humankind’s superiority over other species. We simply do not have the right to exploit animals just because of our own luxury and greed, just as we do not have the right to discriminate against other people based on the colour of their skin. True freedom can only be achieved when all kinds of prejudices have been eliminated, including prejudices against different races, sexual minorities, gender or species. Speciesism, racism and sexism are forms of discrimination, and are the result of human-made moral laws, which are not natural laws. Oppose speciesism, sexism and racism!
Brob Tilt's zine-world 2 