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Chainsaw was a foundational queercore and riot grrrl fanzine launched by musician Donna Dresch in the early 1990s. Based in the Pacific Northwest, the publication focused on lesbian and queer culture, punk music, and feminist politics, helping to define the emerging queercore movement. It later expanded into Chainsaw Records, an independent record label that released music from prominent LGBTQ and riot grrrl artists, including Dresch's own band, Team Dresch.

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Who founded the Chainsaw fanzine?

Chainsaw was launched by Donna Dresch in the early 1990s as a foundational fanzine for the queercore and riot grrrl movements. Dresch created it to provide a dedicated space for LGBTQ voices in the underground punk scene.

Did Chainsaw become a record label?

Yes, the fanzine eventually expanded into an independent record label known as Chainsaw Records. The label went on to release music for prominent queer and feminist punk artists, including Team Dresch and The Butchies.

What music scene was the Chainsaw zine associated with?

Chainsaw was deeply embedded in the queercore and riot grrrl punk scenes of the Pacific Northwest. It helped document and connect LGBTQ artists and fans during a time when mainstream punk was largely exclusionary.

When was the Chainsaw zine first published?

The first issue of Chainsaw was published in the early 1990s, specifically around 1991. It started as a photocopied zine before growing into a wider cultural brand and record label.

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