Authors: Erik Lopez
A Chance Meeting on a Dissecting Table: An Interview with...
2007 will see the release of a new James Chance and the Contortions record, tentatively titled Incorrigible. Named after one of the songs off the album, it’s not so much a “new record” per say, but rather a collection of miscellaneous tracks that haven’t properly seen the light of day. “Most of the songs are
Blackhole
Chopper – Gemini, Vocals Paul Butterfield – Libra, Bass Dave Styer – Aquarius, Bass Dave Bogart – Gemini, Drums Blackhole started in the summer of 2005 when Dave Styer (ex-the Switch) and Paul Butterfield (ex-Red Bennies) breached the subject of starting a band together. “It was literally a conversation I had with Paul that went
Renegade Rhythm: Gang Gang Dance’s Brian DeGraw Speaks
Popular modern music has been having a bit of a downfall lately. … read more
This ain’t no Chinese Jazz, it’s the Stooges!: An Interview...
Not only has Asheton continued to play music (and is influenced by such diverse sounds as The Who to Sun Ra) but he has a great memory and gift for storytelling. … read more
Review: Thinking in Type: The Practical Philosophy of Typography –...
Thinking in Type: The Practical Philosophy of Typography Alex W. White Allworth Press Street: 01.01.05 Thinking in Type is lauded by Ed Benguiat, a typographic designer, as being “a practical, exciting reference book,” so you can imagine my disappointment when I came to find out that such a highly praised book on something I know
Review: Pilates Perfect: The Complete Guide to Pilates Exercise at...
Pilates Perfect: The Complete Guide to Pilates Exercise at Home Diane Daniels Hatherleigh Press Street: 08.21.03 You never thought you would see a review for an exercise book in SLUG, did you? Especially one on an exercise craze sweeping the nation: Pilates. But Diane Daniels’ book on Pilates is right on target. I don’t exercise
