Out In The Street

Street photography is something I've always been interested in,because it makes such random day-to-day activities that may be taken for granted seem fascinating. The spur of the moment shots and the realness are what appeal to me the most. Bruce Gilden is a photographer I enjoy not only because of his work (A Beautiful Catastrophe is my favorite), but his personality. In the video below, I think he is spot on with a lot of his comments, so take a walk with Bruce:



Dancing is good for you. Fact. I like to let loose and be as decadent, insane, naughty, and fun as I can be on the dancefloor...otherwise, what's the point? Sometimes you just have to shake a tail feather and give in to the music and the atmosphere. Shake your rat's nest!


Come Dancing - The Kinks


The Jam Was Moving - Debbie Harry

Dance - ESG

Do The Strand - Roxy Music

Grindin' & Shakin' - Yo Majesty

The Doolang - Andrea Carroll

Death By Go-Go - Dean and The Weenies

BAILANDO - ALASKA Y LOS PEGAMOIDES



While on the topic of dance and decadence, Anita Berber was a performer who embodied decadence in her dancing, acting, performance art, and life.


The Dancer Anita Berber, 1925
Otto Dix (German, 1891–1969)

Let's face it, music has intoxicating, magical, and healing powers. Whether we are being moved by the bassline, having our heartbeats replaced by something more pleasant pulsing from the speakers, or allowing it as a whole to feed us and nurture us...it has been and always will be there. Music is a constant. The music posted above is for bringing the heat, so these are for cooling it down a bit...just a wee bit though, so don't get all kooky.

Dance With Me - Nouvelle Vague

Gimme Danger - The Stooges

Angel From Above - Horace Andy

You And The Night And The Music - Little Annie

I included The Stooges because Iggy is one of the most energetic and mental dancers ever!

Leaping The Wonderwall

Be warned...I'm feeling nostalgic. In the early 1990's I was freakishly into Brit Pop and found myself checking out magazines like Select for my fix. Today, I watched an episode of Seven Ages of Rock, which was dedicated to British Indie and it took me back to times of extreme drunken behavior, dancing, and late-night sing-alongs. Now that I think about it, except for the music, not much of that has really changed and I like it that way. Would you like a ride in my time machine?



Suede - Animal Nitrate

Phonogram is a brilliant comic that also took me back to Brit Pop. Everything about this was brilliant: the story, the characters, the art! The cover art for all issues referenced album covers that were a big deal at that time, take a peek and see if you remember the albums. The following is a tribute to Pulp's This Is Hardcore:



Pete Townshend - Rough Boys

The Long Blondes are no more, but they have a Brit Popiness about them. This video is a tad bit scary...like some hipster eye porn with a Cindy Sherman-style wig tossed on it:

The Long Blondes - Appropriation

The Long Blondes - Appropriation

Nina Hagen is so incredible. Her style and talent are from another planet. Legend.

Nina Hagen - Herman's Door


Nina Hagen - Herman's Door

Cold outside = Lots o video!

Wealth and Taste...Brian Jones' Maracas

Today, I joined various loved ones at City Hall to make our voices heard regarding GLBT rights. This event was part of a national protest and it was a great time, despite the cold and rain. As you know, I've been all sickly lately, but if I get sick again from being in the treacherous weather...it will all be worth it.

I don't know about you, but in cold and damp conditions, I like to snuggle up under a fuzzy blanket and watch things...like videos!!!
I love Bongwater. They are crazy and campy and everything that I need in times like these. This clip is pretty strange, but I love it.

Bongwater - "You Don't Love Me Yet"

Bongwater - You Don't Love Me Yet

The Rolling Stones performing one of my favorite songs...ah, what more can I say that has not been spewed about them a million times over? Nothing, so I'll let the video speak to you and touch you...
The Rolling Stones - "Sympathy For The Devil"


I have been tearing through my albums lately and I found Basement 5. You should find them too and to save you a hunt, here is a lil bit:

Basement 5 - Too Soon

Do you remember Fischer-Z? This may be a bit creepy, but...what isn't?


Fischer-Z - So Long

Last but certainly not least, is the new video by Florence and The Machine. I love her so much! This video has a hint of The Cockettes to it, so enjoy!
Florence and The Machine - "Dog Days Are Over"

Sassy , Raspy, and Foggy

I am loving the crisp, cool evenings. I am not loving the fact that I have spent the last week in a haze of meds and cough syrup...well, the foggy haze part was pretty ace to be honest. I think I'm basically back to my normal frisky, psychotic self, despite the fact that I may have broken something in my foot last night? Hmmm, perhaps going drinking with little sleep, kinda weak from illness, and not eating was not a wise decision....

I love Pulp! Sassy.

Pulp - Party Hard


Egon Schiele - Prostitute 1912

I was advised by Venus With A Penis that I needed more PJ Harvey in my life. He was right. He was also correct when he told me I would love this song:

PJ Harvey - The Faster I Breathe The Further I Go (Demo)

I don't know if I'm in love or in like with Cajun Dance Party; however, I have strong feelings for this song and may take it out for a slice of pizza and a shot.

Cajun Dance Party - Colourful Life

Finally, I give you one of the scariest videos....EVER! This is the shit that nightmares are made of and will possibly scar you for life. The bitch is evil on a stick. Oh, do you think it's a coincidence that this little hellspawn's bow is red and pointy like devil horns? Yeah, me neither.

Little Marcy

CRACKELTACKLE MICKLE PIXELTOFF

CRAZY CRAZY CRAZY CRAEZY CRAEEZY CRAAAA ZY CR ZY ZY ZEEEEEE ZZZZZZZ CRACKELTACKLE MICKLE PIXELTOFF


So, as winter approaches and the inevitable plague I have of lack of sunlight in the winter disease-S.A.D. "Seasonal Affective Disorder" as I've heard it called-I find that the term crazy or feeling nutty coming into play a lot lately by myself and others. I admit it, I'm a nutter.With these feelings of trying to control something bubbling and the urge to go all Sybil on everyone's ass, I take comfort in the fact that it is what drives my art as well. I am most proud of my work after days and weeks of contemplating the reasons of why, what is it all for, who am I, who are they, blah, blah, blah yackety-smackety. So, in celebration of my nuttiness at times and the fact that I only see it getting worse as I grow older, I leave you with the some funny nutty putty.

Penny Pearce-"The Shrink"

The Cramps-"The Way I Walk" Live, Napa State Hospital, 1978

Wesley Willis - on Squirt TV


....and for music that strikes my funny bone right now.........

Jesus and Mary Chain - "Halfway to Crazy"

Billy Joel - "You May Be Right"

Rudimentary Peni - "Crazy Chain"

Bloc Party - "She's Hearing Voices"

Live Fast Die Old! Or Something Like That...

Ahh, all the Halloween festivities are over, so we're back! Sorry if the post is lazy today, but my sinuses have decided to turn on me like the bastards they are and totally gave me a kick to the dollsnatch. I love you Nathan Barley!

I'm really loving the band Salem lately. For some strange reason I am drawn to bands with both male and female vocals and I cannot get enough of this pair. Imagine if you will, The Chromatics purging on mind-altering chemicals and bludgeoning you to death in your sleep while singing you a lullaby, and it would most likely sound something like Salem.

Salem - Dirt
You can see the video for Dirt, but be warned it is NSFW.

I fell in like with photographer Arno Rafael Minkkinen years ago. His work is beautiful.


Now for some songs I like at the moment.
Munk (feat. Asia Argento) - Live Fast Die Old!

Anoraak - Waiting For Your Phone Call

I had a random 90's 120 Minutes moment and thought of this song/video. Kristin Hersch and Michael Stipe - Your Ghost:


This next song is for a friend, who listed this as one of their guilty pleaures, but we decided it was an awesome song and not a guilty pleasure at all. So, in Kasey Kasem long-distance dedication style...here you go:
Paul Young - Every Time You Go Away