Music
Jennifer says [music] matters: "Music is one of those things that cultural anthropologists say came up really early on in how we organized ourselves as groups and communicated possibly before language."
Food
Jennifer says [food] matters: "It brought everyone together after the show... Food is social, it's culture."
Book
Jennifer jokes, "Burn 'em, so then they matter." She adds, "It's always important, the structure of civilization."
Coffee
Jennifer says [coffee] matters: "Coffee's the number one drug of choice over at our house... Coffee's consistency."
Pizza
Jennifer says [pizza] matters: "Pizza is local too, so pizza reflects local culture, so it matters." She adds, "I love all pizza... there's not been pizza that I've met that I haven't liked."
Mental Health
Jennifer says [mental health] matters. "Mental health matters. Yes."
Celebrity
Jennifer is conflicted but says [celebrities] matter: "The cult of celebrity has become so problematic in the United States, yet at the same time, it's fun."
Writing
Jennifer says [writing] matters: "Writing and the idea of human beings being able to create symbols that they leave behind... predates language. So probably writing matters. I don't know why. It's dumb and hard, but."
Counterculture
Jennifer says [counterculture] matters: "To have culture, you need counterculture. You need people pushing the edges and breaking things apart and having different ways of looking at whatever it is in culture."
Addiction recovery groups
Jennifer believes [addiction recovery] matters: "Really need to start understanding human beings as human and having diseases and conditions that can be treated at prevented."
Feminism
Jennifer says [feminism] matters "because it's about equality."
Creativity
Creativity matters to Jennifer because, in a world favoring proficiency and productivity, creativity supports more than what seems obvious.
Performance
Performance matters to Jennifer because live arts like dance, music, and theater 'have the power to keep humanity connected' despite digital convenience.
Punk
Punk matters to Jennifer because it is about social disruption and cultural protest through performance and music.
Storytelling
Jennifer says [storytelling] matters: "Storytelling is, again, the oldest form of connection that we can do with each other. That creates intimacy and connection."
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Musician, writer, and cultural storyteller exploring creativity, recovery, and the power of live performance.
I’m Jennifer Finch, musician, writer, and cultural storyteller. Best known as the bassist for L7, I’ve spent decades navigating the worlds of punk rock, performance, and creativity. These experiences gave me not just wild stories, but also a front-row seat to resilience, collaboration, and transformation. Today, I channel those experiences into writing, visual arts, and projects like Sh!t My Rockstar Says and Courage Is The Change. My work blends music, culture, and recovery with a grounded sense of humor and a passion for exploring how people find their voice—even in the most unexpected places. I love conversations that cut past small talk. Whether it’s about creativity, identity, recovery, or the cultural shifts shaped by punk and DIY communities, I bring honesty, irreverence, and perspective. My goal is always the same: to connect, inspire, and spark curiosity.