Laka has a large collection of music (on vinyl, LPs & Singles and on CD or even VHS and Music Cassettes) supporting the anti-nuclear struggle. Most of these recordings are documenting a specific struggle in a specific era and location, and are living documents of that decennia long struggle. We’re focusing on officially released music, but if appropriate added some digital content too. Music is part of Laka's 'special collections' - the culture of the international anti-nuclear movement - which also includes a large collection of anti-nuclear songbooks, posters and graphic novels. If you have anything to add, want to make a contribution or an inquiry about a specific record, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Various Artists
I Love Nuclear 我愛核子能
CD, 2012
One and a half year after Fukushima, in December 2012, A DJ collective called "Soundfarmers" from Taipei released an electronic music compilation, titled "I Love Nuclear." Co-Founder of Soundfarmers, and initiator of the album was Cheng Ye-Ping, better known as Betty Apple. Apple has long been concerned about problems of nuclear waste and how nuclear power affects the environment and politics in Taiwan. It is the first musical album released in Taiwan to deal with anti-nuclear issues. Distorted sounds, exploding beats, acid ambience, twisting ears and grooving bodies. From ambient to breakcore, from techno to psytrance, this is a compilation about craziness and absurdity. All profits from the album and release party were donated to the Green Citizens' Action Alliance (GCAA) for anti-nuclear purposes.
Various Artists
No Nukes! Long Play!
CD Double, 2013
In the face of the government's continuous push for nuclear power, the Green Citizen’s Action Alliance was also the main force behind the next compilation: a double CD called No Nukes! Long Play!, released (as GCAA01) a year later in December 2013. Two CDs, 34 songs in total. There are both Mandarin and Taiwanese. There are a variety of styles: rock, rap, waltz, folk. ...... has one theme: "We don't want nuclear power plants". Featuring established artists as Tizzy Bac, Sorry Youth, Frande, the activist rappers of Community Service/Kou Chou Ching, and the photography of Chang Chao-Tang.
