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
Arts Bombast: Picture This at the SFPL
[Mission: Mission High School, ca. 1946.] Saturday (aka the day that I did ALL the things) I had a chance to visit our fine city’s Public Library. For any bibliophobes … Continue reading
San Francisco: Things to Do!
Welcome to May, San Francisco. Awhile ago I was experimenting with keeping a “Ribbon Around a Bomb” calendar of cool shit to do in San Francisco. And, I didn’t necessarily … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Gert + Uwe Tobias
Gert Tobias and Uwe Tobias are twin brothers from Romania, who, together, make the most wonderful woodcuts, drawings, and collages. The color, the folk art style, the decorative motifs… BEHOLD: … Continue reading
In the Mood For… Kim Fucking Gordon
Today, my friends, Kim Gordon turns 60 (yes, you read that correctly, 60) years old. Clearly a tribute to this incredible woman is in order. So, here you have it, … Continue reading
Ribbon Around A Bomb 