In the Mood For… Black Lodge Style
Fictional, fantastical spaces can be wonderful inspiration for an outfit. I’m in the middle of re-watching Twin Peaks with my best friend, and I’m really feeling the idea of a … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Ray Pettibon
“When I see a train, I want to take it in my arms.” –Raymond Pettibon Somewhere in Venice Beach, in a bizarre realm where fine art intersects with gritty punk … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Matthew Craven
The Mission district’s Gallery Hijinks just wrapped up FRGMNTS, a solo exhibition by New York-based artist Matthew Craven. After viewing his mixed media / collage work, I’m left feeling a … Continue reading
Film Bombast: BLANK CITY
“Incinerate everything before 1976.” -Thurston Moore Moore utters these four simple words in Celine Danhier’s BLANK CITY; they pretty much sum up the No Wave philosophy for making music, art, … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: No Wave Visual Art
No Wave Week continues on RAB! Tomorrow I’ll have a review of the documentary film, BLANK CITY. In the meantime, enjoy some delightfully transgressive and nihilistic visual art from late … Continue reading
In the Mood For… Femme No Wave
There is something that I am genuinely curious about (maybe even troubled by) and I think the No Wave (anti-) movement can provide some insight. Why were women so much … Continue reading
Noisegasm: DNA, Theoretical Girls, Lizzy Mercier Descloux
It is scientifically proven that listening to No Wave is the best way to start your morning. And lose all your friends. A win-win situation. Side note: I love how … Continue reading
Style Ish: Anya Philips
So, to make up for my I-couldn’t-help-myself Vivienne Westwood post last week, I have the total opposite punk fashion icon and designer. Anya Philips, you guys. This New York No … Continue reading
San Francisco: NO! Events
San Francisco! Two opportunities to get your No Wave on this week: Every Tuesday, join local No Wave / Post-punk collective for their weekly party: WAVE NOT WAVE. It’s at … Continue reading
In the Mood For… No Wave
Welcome to No Wave Week on RAB. All week I’ll be publishing content on No Wave music, film, art, and fashion. {Photos by Julia Gorton. From top to bottom: Alan … Continue reading
Ribbon Around A Bomb 