How often do I get to interview someone nicknamed Destroyer? I was hoping that with a nickname like that, Justin Moyer of the band Supersystem would talk like Starscream of the Decepticons. But alas, he did not. Besides being the bassist and vocalist for Supersystem, Moyer is an incredibly diverse cat. Before starting to tour again, he finished up a gig as an intern for... Read More
Well, I finally completed the trilogy--no not Gabriel Garca Mrquezs memoir trilogy, that would be impossible. This past year Ive spoken to all three members of the Stella comedy troupe, Michael Showalter, David Wain and now the most visible of all three, Michael Ian Black. This past year has been good to Black. His directorial debut, The Pleasure of Your Company, was one of... Read More
Actually, lol, I JUST saw that my good ol buddy PW up there spilt the beans! (MAN! I hate this shit!)
Um yeah...I'll tell you, I have gotten Thank Yous on both Bibliographies of the circus, I must say, It was a large part of my life, as in the early 90's, being the only one in town with any piercings, I really bonded with the then little known JRCS, and we all became family...Man, I am just defending a freaking ol friend. Petty drama BS.
Gosh dem girls sure get gold cause of pink.
And Yes, Sex was erm...Very eductional for me with Joe...
We still talk...
(I am halfway through the Corman Interview...Multitasking...And Man, you are one guy who knows his shit, and gets what you deserve for it...Cheers!)
It was truly an honor to get to talk with Chi Cheng of the Deftones. I have been a fan of theirs for many years. The Deftones may be hanging out with the kids on the Family Values Tour but that hasnt made them any less awesome.
American Hardcore is one of the first documentaries to chronicle a very underappreciated form of music, hardcore punk music. As director Paul Rachman and I discuss, hardcore is a form that is unable to be co-opted by the corporations because once such big money is involved, by definition it is no longer hardcore. Paul Rachman is one of those guys that instead of picking up... Read More
i was so excited to see this interview. i remember my first hardcore show like it was yesterday (although in reality i was 14 and got the shit kicked out of me, but I loved it!). Huge fan of DC Hardcore and NY hardcore, bands like Fugazi and Most Precious BLood. I have been depressed lately with societies mainstreaming and sale of everything i love: 'punk' music (PUNK rejects capitalism too), surfing (stop using my sport to sell rollaids!). Recently in my hometown there has been a strong wave to take "The Scene" back to its hardcore roots. fuck dashboard, fuck emo, fuck 'indie rock' , fuck bands like "Greenday" who were once punk but now glorified Rock stars. DYI for life.
oh and where would i be able to see this documentary. i'm so siked.
I find it hilarious that Epstein claims in the intro that Hardcore is "unable to be co-opted by the corporations because once such big money is involved, by definition it is no longer hardcore." Well in that case I guess commercialized punk doesn't exist, because punk "by definition" is not something produced by big corporations. I'm tired of the pretentiousness of "If I do it, it's this genre, but if a big company does the exact same thing, it's different genre because someone I didn't approve did the same kind of music." No it isn't. Genre is defined by musical conventions and styles, not popularity. "My favorite music must always be secret and undrground...or else it doesn't count!" Grow up. If music is good, why care if a big corporation profits? Maybe they'll get the message out to more people, and they can enjoy it too. There are real problems in the world to worry about.
This October 18th a number of SuicideGirls will be appearing on an episode of CSI: NY. This kind of acceptance from such a mainstream narrative television series on a major network truly proves that SuicideGirls has become a significant part of pop culture. The episode truly focuses on the positive aspects of SuicideGirls. They arent just in the background while the main characters are showcased.... Read More