Arts Bombast: Justine Frischmann
I sort hate to start the post this way, but… remember the pure greatness that was Elastica? Well, who knew that frontwoman Justine Frischmann is now, a.) a legit visual … Continue reading
RAAB Radio 38: Summertime Fun
[Patti Smith] After nearly two months “outta the game,” Saturday marked my glorious return to the airwaves on San Francisco’s Radio Valencia. Ribbon Around a Bomb Radio spins all female-fronted … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Allen Ginsberg at CJM
“Follow your inner moonlight; don’t hide the madness.” -Allen Ginsberg [Ginsberg, 1953.] I recently had the rather mystical pleasure of attending a preview of the Contemporary Jewish Museum‘s new exhibition, … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: ArtPadSF
Last week, I attended ArtPadSF, and It. Was. Fabulous. Rather than bore you with descriptions of all the beautiful people, ingenious art, and poolside whiskey that I consumed, I’d like … Continue reading
Noisegasm: Reversible Cords
Austin’s Reversible Cords were a fun-times DIY band that was also more than a little dark and ironic… before that was the cool thing to be. I’ve been meaning to … Continue reading
Style Ish: Moda Operandi’s Punk Shop
Guilty: I kind of love things like this- things that give me an excuse to be an openly-critical asshole. Moda Operandi, in conjunction with the Met’s Punk: From Chaos to … Continue reading
San Francisco: Win Tickets! New Wave City: Ladies of the ’80s
[Terri Nunn] The kids at one of my favorite clubs in SF (and let’s face it, it’s not very often that I can tolerate ANY “club”) are throwing a “Ladies … Continue reading
In the Mood For: Lips
Happy Monday, kids. I’ve declared my love for eye-themed visuals before, but this week, I’m on a lips-kick. [Abby Galloway] [Linder Sterling] [Prada] [Prada] [Rivet] [Baum und Pferdgarten] [C By … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: 13 Questions for Alison Blickle
Alison Blickle‘s current show at the Eleanor Harwood will transport you from the mindless drudgery of your sad-sack life to a mysterious place outside of time and space. It’s mystical, … Continue reading
Lit Bombast: Nothing Nice to Say
Does anyone else miss NNTS? Mitch Clem’s comix hit all the topics “punx” love discussing, like: fascism, homophobia, conformity, sexism …and most importantly of course, being a poser. The dynamic … Continue reading
Ribbon Around A Bomb 