Cher Strauberry refuses to be tired. Every night Strauberry says the exact same thing as she takes the stage: “We’re Twompsax from Oakland, California! You are valid and loved and not alone and we ...
You have been a part of the alternative scene since you were young, going to shows, playing in punk bands, painting graffiti, etc. Why choose now to release an album? My first musical experiences were ...
Cher Strauberry is accustomed to firsts. She was the first professional skateboarder to come out as a trans woman, and now she's got another first - a solo punk rock album. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "DOWN N ...
OAKLAND, Calif. - In skateboarding you fall down, you get up and try again. Sometimes it's painful, but Cher Straub learned to push past the pain and has shot to the top. "I'm a pro skateboarder for ...
Growing up in California, Cher Strauberry was practically raised in her local punk scene. Surrounded by mosh pits since the age of 10, the 28-year-old is dropping her debut full-length, Chering Is ...
Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. Scott Detrow speaks to Cher Strauberry about ...