Flock Talk with the Femme Flock

Episode 19: The Flock Talks Embracing the Cringe with Sarah Elaz

Season 1 Episode 19

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This episode, NYC-based bassist, performer, and creative force Sarah Elaz joins us to talk about her journey from professional dance to the jam scene, picking up the bass during the pandemic, and building projects like Boojum, Bearly Dead, Bushwick’s Dead, and SEAP (Sarah Elaz’s Almost Phish).

We dig into creative identity, imposter syndrome, stage presence, and the art of “being cringe” online. Sarah shares how fashion fuels her performance, how TikTok became part of her expression, and what it’s like navigating the scene as a woman on stage.

She also opens up about her advocacy work and the women who’ve inspired her to show up fully, on stage and off.

A conversation about performance, projection, and permission: to be bold, to be weird, to be seen.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual violence.

Where to find Sarah:

Sarah

Boojum 

Bearly Dead 

Bushwick's Dead 


Music: "Starving" - Octosound

The Femme Flock is a community-driven collective celebrating the people, creativity, and culture of the jam scene while making more space for women and underrepresented voices. Through music, connection, conversation, and a little glitter, we’re here to help build a more inclusive scene for everyone.

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