Tuesday, June 2, 2009

SICKNESS

EROSIE

1.HORROR VACUI
AMAZING ZINE...for me, instantly one of the best zines of the year (up there with the Stick It Mike Swaney so far...)...the non-stop powerhouse of greatness that is Erosie has dropped this zine with Sixpack...and if i had to sum it up into words (which is quite tough) its like a zine version of the end of 2001: A Space Odyssey...this psychedelic neon rainbow shows us a universe being formed, or what its like travelling to another universe...the beauty is that it can be whatever you want it to be, and for me its just stone cold awesome



2.Trespassers of the world unite.
Nelly Duff have teamed up with street art collective Toasters to do a group show...i went along to check it out & hook up with Erosie, and his canvas (to me) was the standout piece. If your around Old St, go to Kingsland Rd (opposite Catch) and check it out...i love seeing artwork in the flesh, rather than just through JPEGS and to see one of E's 'processes' canvases in real life was a real treat...some true Next Level Shit.
PS Will Barras piece fucking ruled too...

Zine Round Up - Patrick Griffin

One of NYs finest recently sent me some fucking sick (in all senses) zines...

'Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day'
We all have shit days...and this is the xeroxed manifestation of all those days you've been caught drunk at work by your boss, cut yourself by accident with a knife, missed that last bus home or had a final argument with your girl...you might not like bad days, but you will like this zine.
Contrasting between a childhood recollection (dont know if its autobiographical) of a shitty day with Patricks trademark street/gutter level photography (with subjects from the deathly steps at the end of the Exorcist to a rainy day forecast), exposing all of lifes faces - even if its one of sadness or melancholy...another great Patrick Griffin zine.




SKULD no.1
This is a group zine featuring Charlie Wilhoit, Patrick Griffin, Will Boone & Mark Flood, and is pure deathly grainy xeroxed grime...this is the real deal fucking nasty stuff and its fucking so rad. I LOVE the dead bodies with contrasting thought bubbles...i love this zine, so good.


Zine Round Up - Martin Bell

Martin Bell, Australias latest talent to be blowing up (serious...Australia is KILLING it at the moment...) was kind enough to send me some of his great zines he put out with his crew THE SERPS...Thanks Martin!

'Cowboys, Kittens & Vixens'
This is a collection of collages and stills of films (Buffalo 66, Paris, Texas) as Martin Bell explores Australian verncauar...especially looking at the romanticism of cowboys, car culture and western films...great stuff!
PS i think i've already blogged this on here before, but its so good i feel like i should do it again!




'Love you like you hate me'
Another Serps / Martin Bell banger...this time we see Martins collection of sketches that seem to show childhood inspirations - BMXers, robots, toys, hiding in teepees, pez dispensers...real good stuff...as usual


Monday, June 1, 2009

Last chance saloon for Kuniyoshi

If your in London you really have to get yourself to the Royal academy for the last week of the incredible Kuniyoshi exhibition.
Amazing works that are still super fresh and inspiring today...Japanese prints from a master illustrator Kuniyoshi, his works shows fantastical stories and warriors in vibrant colours and patterns...the show is really fucking special and well worth the £9 entry fee...but hurry!

Su Casa es mi Casa

Now its time like this i wish i didnt have a fucking shit job and could jet off to cool shit around the world and experiance good stuff first hand...and this looks like an exhibition that needs to be experianced first hand - a complete takeover of a Barcelona flat, courtesy of some Barcelona friends and talented peers...awesome



JEPPE EURO TOUR

The legend that is Thomas Jeppe, member of The Serps and author of Home Made Tattoos Rule, is coming over to CRUSH Europe...tell everyone, and if your around, you need to attend this event...gonna be amazing

NEU! Sam' Fran'

Dilly fave Samuel Francois has got a new exhibition ...if your in France,near Thionville (how cool is that name) check it out
PS Samuel...is it the same Brel as in the legendary actor and singer?? he's a fan of your work?


Tom Hardy Bronson

Saw the film Bronson the other night...fuck me...Tom Hardy who plays Bronson blew me away with his performance...its been a llooonnggg time since i was aware at how much the actor was giving a performance of a lifetime...if you can - see this film...

Heads up in the bargain corner...

Amazon sometimes has mad bargains, and i picked this essential book up for £7.50 the other day but now its gone upto £12.50...so if you havent got it yet - pick it up now at a good price!

YES!

Been waiting for this for a llloooonnnngggg time...

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FROM THE 2 TO THE 20 OF JUNE 09
COLETTE - 213 rue Saint-Honoré - 75001 Paris - France

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Pete Fowler

Got this in the mail from Pete Fowler...always putting on great Psych nights..

'Quick heads up on our next Psychedelic Jamboree night at the Big Chill Bar off Brick Lane on June 10th.

We are happy to announce that our very special guest DJ for the night is none other than Gruff Rhys from
Super Furry Animals. Expect Turk Psyche sevens and obscure spaced out international AND domestic treats.
Also confirmed for our August 12th night is the lovely Fred Deakin of Lemon Jelly and Airside fame who put out
one of the best compilation/mix CD's last year called Nu Balearica. This CD has had some heavy rotation at
Monsterism Towers so expect some galaxial discoid and what ever else he decides to bless us with!
The July 8th guest has yet to be confirmed but we'll let you know as soon as we get that nailed.

all the beast and see you there,
Pete and Jon
(Big thanks to Richard Norris for playing his amazing selection at the last night)'

New IZ Rock zines!

The legend that is Joseph Allen has dropped two new IZ rock zines...love Jonathan Zawada (he does the presets design)...so looking good!