So, newstyle reviews. Lemme know what you think, yeah?
In this edition, things I slept on and don't want you to miss:
HEAR
The Dresden Dolls
Yes Virginia
Roadrunner Records (2006)
--Provocative without being pushy, this Boston duo's latest album is full of clever, personal songs about sex and drugs, among other things. The Dolls will be doing some summer shows and have a book of sheet music coming out next month, while Amanda hosts a vaudeville and short film tour that will hit Brooklyn tomorrow and continue its U.S. trek through July. Check it here.
READ
Bitch Magazine
Style and Substance Issue
Summer 2006
--Fashion and feminism are given center stage here. I'm especially in like with the articles on women's magazines and Dolly Parton and Madonna. SFers can go to El Rio to catch some flicks with the Bitch team tomorrow nite, and the mag's anthology is coming out in August. We are so proud of you, Bitch!
WAIT FOR IT...
Strangers with Candy: The Movie
Peaches "Impeach My Bush"
AND MORE!
Now, a moment of silence for the breakup of Sleater-Kinney. "Indefinite hiatus"=indefinite sadness for this one and some of bestest people I know. Listen to "Dig Me Out" and shed a few tears for "One More Hour." Hope you can catch them on one of their final (boo!) shows this summer.
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I'm highly depressed over Sleater-Kinney. So sad.
I know! They really jammed out with their clams out when I saw them in Nashville last summer. This is such sad news.
Maybe Corin Tucker is "opting out" of the rockforce to care for her son.
"Jammed out with their clams out" is one of the best phrases I've heard in a long time! It's going up there on my list right next to "the bee's knees". Thanks for that!
but, but,
PEACHES!
I just wanted to add to the lament for Sleater-Kinney. They have been my favorite band for many, many years. I have seen them live more than any other band and danced more insanely at their shows than anywhere else in my life. And it's strange, from an outsider's perspective, that they have broken up now, since "The Woods" was so amazing and they really seemed re-energerized as a band. Sigh. I have really liked their side projects as well, but we have really lost something with the demise of this incredible band.
No more Sleater-Kinney?! I think I have to go cry.
Sleater-Kinney? Ewwwwwww.
Maybe now some talented emowordcore bands can get the publicity they deserve.
New Peaches!
*orgasm*
Though S-K's present demise does make me sad, I'm anxious to see what type of impact it will make in feminist communities and the music industry, you know? My hope is that it's not merely a replacement "figurehead" but a whole group of individuals that realize their potential. I'll do my part in looking for more bands and such to love, but suggestions are always welcome. Right now, I'm getting psyched for Peaches and crossing all my phlanges for the chance to see/meet her when she comes to Summerfest next weekend. Woot!
I just got the latest issue of Rolling Stone, and in it Nelly mentioned Peaches last album as an influence on her new album.
See everyone, Nelly isn't so bad!
Plusssss!!!!!!! She just had a baby (I was totally unaware...) and she looks gorgeous!
Bitch magazine - totally a personal favorite, and staple to my reading diet.
Nelly Furtado...not air force ones nelly. Sorry for the confusion.
I saw Peaches in concert. She ran around the venue in hot pink underwear and a cape with "XXX" written on it. Her escapades don't inspire me like her music any more; I find it to be boring and unimaginative.
I wonder if anyone has anything to say about Peaches in relation to her uses of body hair as a way of gaining attention. Do you think that this is a positive image for women? I am writing an article on the subject, and would appreciate your comments. Please email me at kay-l@hotmail.co.uk, thanks! x