Arts Bombast: David Markey
David Markey is basically a punk-rock Renaissance Man. He is a member of one of my all-time-favorite bands Sin 34, director of the ridiculously excellent Desperate Teenage Lovedolls, and documentary … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Madge Gill
I discovered visionary outsider artist Madge Gill the other day when I read that she was the inspiration behind this Ikue Mori album. The term “outsider art” has always been … Continue reading
Noisegasm: Life In the Fridge Exists
Can’t. Stop. Listening. To. This. Song. Life in the Fridge Exists (aka LIFE) was a Wellington, New Zealand-based band that rocked the Kiwi capital via a few house shows between … Continue reading
San Francisco: Good/Upcoming Shows
Fact: Lots of good (mostly punk) bands are playing in the Bay Area soon. I’m both boring and broke, so I unfortunately can’t attend all of these. Which ONE to … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Judy Linn
Photographer Judy Linn met Patti Smith in 1969, long before she was known as the “Godmother of Punk.” Linn, like lots of young people learning photography, took pictures of her … Continue reading
In the Mood For… Modern Polka Dots
I’m downright surprised myself that I haven’t rounded up polka dot things yet. My picks for a modern spin on the pattern, and below, some personal tips for how to … Continue reading
RAB Radio #17: Trust in Technology
Fuck technology. DJ Ashtray and I spin all female-fronted punk and post-punk for two hours every Saturday night. Stream or download the latest podcast. Here’s what we played: Neo Boys- … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Cindy Sherman
“Everyone thinks these are self-portraits but they aren’t meant to be. I just use myself as a model because I know I can push myself to extremes, make each shot … Continue reading
Noisegasm: Pink Section
ALWAYS down for some SF love, I’m here to convince you to start listening to the strange and wonderful music of Pink Section. Formed in San Francisco in 1979, the … Continue reading
Style Ish: Hair Chalking
Semi-out-of-nowhere, Aislinn and I decided to rock blue chalk from Blick in our hair on Friday. Then we swapped flannels and called it a ’90s day. Radness inspired by:
Ribbon Around A Bomb 