Noisegasm: Pregnant Neck
Fact: I am a fan of bands with really awkward names. Although I know very little else about Essex outfit Pregnant Neck, I wanted to publicly acknowledge them for making … Continue reading
Noisegasm: Dogs
The Dogs (a.k.a Les Dogs) are a punk group from France who formed in the mid-seventies. I recently discovered the rock ‘n’ roll brilliance of the song “19,” featured on … Continue reading
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: 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
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
Style Ish: Vivienne Westwood
I want to hate Vivienne Westwood. No really, I do. Producing punk fashion for the mainstream masses? Purses that cost upwards of $1000? Designing that stupid wedding dress for the … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Gary Leonard
For the last forty years, photographer Gary Leonard has been capturing, chronicling and defining Los Angeles. His work boldly exposes the spirit of the people (Angelenos, if you will) and … Continue reading
In the Mood For… Docs
I have to say, I’m really glad Dr. Martens are having their comeback. I absolutely LOVE the low-top black glitter pair the husb got me for my birthday. But back … Continue reading
Lit Bombast: Come to Our Show
Excuse me for a moment while I revel and geek the fuck out about this rad eBook of show flyers that was released last week. Curated by writer and audiophile … Continue reading
