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Francine Thirteen Reclaims Her Vices Ahead of Her Show at the Standard

Photo: Dior Divine. Graphic Design: Kat Alyst. Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  To understand ritual pop artist Francine Thirteen, one must open up to ideas of feminism that would make the virtuous cringe. Francine Thirteen wants to recontextualize and redefine lust and power, two aspects of womanhood that have been exploited in centuries past. Ahead of her performance next week at the Standard, we were … Continue reading Francine Thirteen Reclaims Her Vices Ahead of Her Show at the Standard

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The first time you absorb “Bad For Glass,” you may think you’re being fed subliminal messages. The bell that pauses the song briefly certainly adds to that feeling. But eventually you realize it’s just a jazz experiment gone completely overboard, and the images feel less unsettling. This track appears on Xander Naylor’s LP, Arc, which you can pick up on Bandcamp.  <a href=“http://xandernaylor.bandcamp.com/album/arc-2”>Arc by Xander Naylor</a> Continue reading

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******** Drinks to Cope with a Mad World

Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  Both Ormston and Ω have established reputations for making music way outside the box, so their collaboration here makes perfect sense. What they managed to create together expands on what they both were already good at, adding effects like canned laughter or scratchy recordings of Christmas carols and film dialogue where appropriate. It often feels more … Continue reading ******** Drinks to Cope with a Mad World

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Shifting, wavy melodies are squeezed into Jon Coyle’s new solo DIY ditty, “Chazy.” He’ll be putting out an EP featuring this and “Fun & Levitating” will drop later this month, with all proceeds going to the National Organization for Women. Keep an eye on his Bandcamp page for updates.  Continue reading

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The Blow are white hot in the lead-up to their album release next Friday, and “The Woman You Want Her To Be” is no different. “She’ll be the woman you want her to be,” especially if you want her to fail. This song seems to resonate today especially, on the release date of Hillary Clinton’s new book; whatever your political affiliations, you cannot deny the pervasive … Continue reading

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Honoring an Icon: Broad Summer Happenings Pays Tribute to Nico

sngshows: Jenny Hval Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Jason Lindley.  If you’ve not yet been to the Broad downtown, consider a visit this summer at an installment of the aptly titled Summer Happenings at the Broad. The museum currently features a number of notable exhibits, including Jeff Koons with those picturesque tulips and Michael Jackson and Bubbles; several pieces by … Continue reading Honoring an Icon: Broad Summer Happenings Pays Tribute to Nico

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Honoring an Icon: Broad Summer Happenings Pays Tribute to Nico

Jenny Hval Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Jason Lindley. If you’ve not yet been to the Broad downtown, consider a visit this summer at an installment of the aptly titled Summer Happenings at the Broad. The museum currently features a number of notable exhibits, including Jeff Koons with those picturesque tulips and Michael Jackson and Bubbles; several pieces by Roy … Continue reading Honoring an Icon: Broad Summer Happenings Pays Tribute to Nico

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iheartmoosiq: Time and time again, Los Angeles based singer songwriter and producer vōx has mesmerized us with her ingenious sonic creations, and the left field pop found on new single I Still Care’s is no less unconventionally spellbinding. Deep pounding percussion and dark haunting production gives I Still Care a dramatically gripping effect, while vōx’s smoky twisting voice draws us deep into her inky sensual world. … Continue reading

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