In this episode of The Hang, host Scott Saldinger sits down with punk icon Alice Bag, co-founder and lead singer of The Bags, for a deeply personal conversation about music, identity, and evolution. Raised in East Los Angeles, Alice reflects on a childhood shaped by sound, creativity, and a family that encouraged her artistic instincts long before punk gave her a name for them.

Alice shares how early performances helped her understand who she was—and why punk became the perfect outlet for someone who always felt like an outsider. She opens up about the profound influence of artists like David Bowie, whose openness around gender and self-expression helped her find confidence, clarity, and self-acceptance at a formative time.

The conversation moves through the early LA punk scene, the rise of women in punk, and why inclusivity and representation remain essential to the genre’s survival. Alice reflects on punk’s longevity, arguing that its power lies in its ability to evolve without losing its truth.

After living in Mexico City, Alice talks about how cultural shifts, daily life, and creative freedom have reshaped her songwriting. She also hints at new collaborations and a continued commitment to pushing her musical boundaries.

Honest, thoughtful, and energized, this episode captures an artist who never stopped questioning, creating, or believing in punk as a living, breathing force.

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