Film Bombast: Last Fast Ride
No plans tonight, SF? Head over to 924 Gilman for a FREE screening of Last Fast Ride, a documentary about Bay Area “punk goddess” Marian Anderson. Oh, did I mention … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: David Lynch
“Lynchian” is def one of my favorite words. And although I’m not a fan of transcendental meditation (personally, I can’t just sit still and RE-fucking-FLECT like that), I can always … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: 13 Questions for Bobby Grossman
Bobby Grossman, people. He’s that guy- the one who truly lived and captured the spirit of the 1970s New York punk scene. Grossman both documented and shaped the early punk … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Jad Fair
Jad Fair is certainly best known for founding the ’70s/’80s alt-rock group Half Japanese. The lo-Fi, DIY sounds of Half Japanese are one of those things… that are good because … Continue reading
In the Mood For… Animal Songs
I’ve been thinking about making a mix tape of good songs about animals. Let’s see… Wire- I Am the Fly The Birthday Party- Release the Bats Patti Smith- Horses Blurt- … Continue reading
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
Ribbon Around A Bomb 