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Social Justice
Journalism

Amidst 2020’s landscape of rapidly progressing social movements, Jake founded Attaboi to challenge unsustainable ideologies imposed upon Australia’s music sector.

In 2020, amidst a global reckoning with social justice issues, Jake Amy founded Attaboi, a volunteer-driven online magazine dedicated to fostering inclusivity and diversity within the music scene of so-called Australia. From its inception, Attaboi became a vital platform for challenging entrenched, unjust ideologies and advocating for the rights and recognition of minority groups in the industry. Under Jake's leadership, the magazine quickly emerged as a significant voice for social justice within the Australian music landscape.

Through Attaboi, Jake engaged with a diverse array of influential musical artists, including Katie Noonan, Danielle Ponder, Greta Ray, Scott Tinkler, and DRMNGNOW, to explore and address some of the most critical issues of our time. These in-depth interviews delved into topics such as systemic discrimination, the social and political responsibilities of artists, Indigenous sovereignty, racial and gender equality, and the complexities surrounding cancel culture. Attaboi also tackled sensitive subjects like sexual assault allegations, the enduring impact of colonialism on the Australian music scene, and the pervasive influence of white beauty standards, eating disorders, and body dysmorphia. Through these conversations, Jake positioned Attaboi as a transformative force within the industry, driving essential discourse and advocating for a more equitable and inclusive future.

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Latest Articles

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Australian Arts Funding Perpetuates White European Ideologies

Australian singer-songwriter Katie Noonan talks about arts funding and why it should be spent supporting Australian artists and promoting music made especially by First Nations Australians...

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Danielle Ponder:
A Call For Love

“It’s been one of the most painful years to be Black in America,” says Danielle Ponder, a New York vocalist, activist and public defender. At 16, her brother was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a robbery of $170...

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DRMNGNOW on Music Revolution and Society

For Neil Morris, we are at a potentially transformative moment in history. Artists are engaging with social injustice in a manner that is reminiscent of the revolutionary 1960s artistic movements...

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Elle Shimada on Identity and Sexual Liberation

In 2019, “Asian” was one of the highest ranking searches on PornHub. This suggests that women of Asian descent are exposed to a society that fetishises their bodies...

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Gretta Ray:
@re._stacks and
Online Activism

In a time when the isolated nature of life has necessitated an increasing reliance on online activism, Gretta Ray has sought to use her platform to support sexual abuse victims.

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Imbi:
Body Image and Representation

In this moment of increased online discourse surrounding the nuances of cultural and gender identities, music artists have been at the forefront of the conversation.

Other Featured Work

Dingo
Jazz Journal

In 2021, Jake was commissioned by Dingo Australian Jazz Journal to write an article entitled "What Is Australian Jazz". The article featured interviews with Australian jazz musicians Deline Briscoe, Tony Gould and Daniel Wilfred and is available in news agencies across Australia.

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