Arts Bombast: William Keihn
William Keihn’s updated approach to the classic psychedelic aesthetic has me totally rethinking my normal aversion to bright colors and hallucinatory imagery. Maybe it’s because this reminds me more of … Continue reading
RAB Radio #37: Debutantes in Bondage
[VS] You’re welcome: Ribbon Around a Bomb’s female-fronted punk radio show has yet another BRAND NEW PODCAST available for streaming or download. In this edition, I’m joined on-air by Fifty-Sixer, … Continue reading
In the Mood For… Songs About Margaret Thatcher
R.I.P. Margaret Thatcher. In honor of the occassion, my top 10 favorite songs about the Iron Lady: 1. The Not Sensibles- I’m In Love with Margaret Thatcher 2. Elfyn Presli … Continue reading
Arts Bombast: Pump Me Up: D.C. Subculture of the 1980s
Huzzah! My rad east coast ally Arielle returns with another insightful contribution, this time reviewing the Corcoran Gallery’s exhibit, Pump Me Up: D.C. Subculture of the 1980s. Read on, be … Continue reading
Lit Bombast: Making Waves
It’s been a slow week on Ribbon Around a Bomb, but today, my friends, is the best day ever. I’m finally done with my final papers for Winter quarter of … Continue reading
RAB Radio #36: Bitchschool
My musical confederates: A new Ribbon Around a Bomb podcast is available for streaming or download. [Lydia Lunch] In this week’s installment, DJ Ashtray and I are joined by local … Continue reading
Lit Bombast: Savage Messiah
Savage Messiah was a gritty and gloomy fanzine straight from the streets of London via the brain of Laura Oldfield Ford. Although it was created in the oughts (hell, is … Continue reading
Style Ish: How To Look Punk
The DEFINITIVE guide is here, guys. Click to enlarge. There are simply way too many gems in this brilliant 1977 publication, so I’ll boil my reflection down to three thoughts: … Continue reading
Lit Bombast: Pussy Riot! A Punk Prayer for Freedom
Discontent with the culture of male hysteria Wild leaderism devours brains The Orthodox religion of a hard penis Patients are asked to accept conformity -Pussy Riot, from … Continue reading
RAB Radio Edition 35: Cover Up!
Download or stream Saturday’s Ribbon Around a Bomb podcast to hear cover versions of all your favorite songs, rendered AWESOME, of course, by femme-punk groups! Mi lista de play: Patience … Continue reading
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