Mazzy Star was a bit of an anomaly in the early ’90s music scene. An embodiment of moody, introspective cool, mixed with a hefty dose of dream-pop mystique, they were a sonic oasis in a desert of grunge and boy bands. They emerged from the ashes of the late ’80s, led by the sultry, haunting […]
There’s been a lot of talk about the Oasis reunion as of late and it got me to thinking why some folks think Oasis is “gay” â not in the sexual way, mind you, (so far as I know) but you know, in that “gay” way where even gay people call them gay. Buckle up […]
Hailing from the balmy, sun-soaked shores of Hermosa Beach, California, Black Flag is the epitome of a punk rock revolution. Founded in 1976 by Greg Ginn, this outfit wasnât about your average rock ânâ roll dreams. No, Black Flag was a raw, visceral experience, the kind that leaves you with a hangover and a bad […]
The infamous music video for âVioletâ by Courtney Love’s band Hole is a piece of visual artistry as unhinged as it is unforgettable. If you havenât seen it, buckle up, because this video is a visceral rollercoaster thatâll make you feel like youâve taken a one-way ticket to the dark side of grungeâs soul…
Patti Smith didnât just waltz into the rock ânâ roll scene; she ripped the fucking door off its hinges. Picture this: a scrawny girl from Chicago, born into a world of grime and grit, who somehow made her way to New York City in the early â70s. There, amidst the wreckage of a decaying urban […]
The Devil went back to Georgia,With a fire in his devilish eyes,Heâd been stewing and plotting a new way to rise,And was ready to reclaim his prize.Johnny was older, but he still held tight,To that golden fiddle heâd won,Heâd been playing sweet tunes beneath the stars,Since that legendary day was done…
This iconic video for The Runawaysâ 1976 hit Cherry Bomb features Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Cherie Currie, Sandy West, and Jackie Fox â five teenage girls who, in their leather jackets and sleazy lingerie, look like they just got picked up by a couple of horny old dudes who thought they were gonna get them drunk and […]
Make The Girl Danceâs Baby Baby Baby video is a provocatively cheeky play on nudity and censorship that makes you question whether youâre watching an art piece or a social commentary. The video is as bold as it is playful, navigating the thin line between exposure and obscurity with a wink and a smirk…
In Criminal, Fiona Apple is like raw, unfiltered talent taking a dark and twisted trip into the underbelly of desire and decadence. Sheâs not holding anything back in this moody, noirish exploration of sensuality and self-destruction. Sheâs young and vulnerable, surrounded by a cast of characters that embody this seedy, almost dangerous vibe. Story + Video + […]
Taylor Momsenâs My Medicine video is a wild ride, man. You got this skinny, hot, rock ânâ roll chick front and center, belting out like she owns the stage and every camera lens pointed at her. Itâs gritty, itâs raw, and itâs got that unmistakable vibe of rebellion that makes you wanna grab a bottle and join […]
