30 Seconds to Mars Debut the Video for “Up In the Air”
30 Seconds to Mars debut the video for “Up in the Air,” the first single from their upcoming album LOVE LUST FAITH + DREAMS.
Fall Out Boy Didn’t “Save Rock and Rock,” Rock and Roll Saved Fall Out Boy
A review of Fall Out Boy’s first post-hiatus album, “Save Rock and Roll.” Don’t call it a comeback.
So, What Does That “M” Stand For These Days, MTV?
We sure as hell know it isn’t “music,” as much as you like to pretend it still does. In order to further that illusion, every year you hold the MTV Video MUSIC Awards.
Damn Straight This Is My Last Issue of Alternative Press
How a single article finally left me completely outraged at the reining “alternative” music mag: Rape apology and Blood on the Dance Floor
Who Are You Calling a “Groupie?”
Right, so. There’s a lot wrong with this statement. And before you harp on me about “it’s just one website, and a make-up company at that!” lemme tell you: there is a popular idea that women have three roles in music: fan, muse or groupie.
This Is Not a Post About Kony 2012
Well, it kind of is. It kind of isn’t. This is a post about a lot of things. We live in a culture where we all truly believe we can become experts in something overnight, that we should be handed all the information we could ever need immediately and have our decisions made for us. This is not isolated to global events or situations. We have been trained to expect simple answers with simple solutions.
What Rolling Stone’s ’100 Greatest Guitarists’ Issue REALLY Says
Rolling Stone’s ’100 Greatest Guitarists’ list is a testament to how long rock and roll has been a boys club…and how little we have encouraged women in music.
Bella Swan, Lisbeth Salander and How Two Extremes Don’t Make a Right
Recently, a friend asked for tips on how to write a strong female character without pissing people off. My tip for him and any other writers out there is this…
An Open Letter to Frank Miller in Response to His OWS Blog
A response to Frank Miller’s criticisms of the Occupy Wall Street Movement
Odd Future Member Accused of Assaulting Show Photographers
As if being homophobic and sexist weren’t enough, now hip hop group Odd Future has a member accused of assaulting two members of the press.
Amanda Palmer Ninja Gig at Occupy Wall Street
Photos of Amanda Palmer’s Ninja Gig at Occupy Wall Street in New York City on October 12th.
Pittsburgh Zombiefest 2011
Photos from the 2011 Pittsburgh Zombie Fest. Another year, another fake blood shortage in the city of Pittsburgh.
Shots from Occupy Wall Street, October 12th, 2011
Shots from the Occupy Wall Street protests in New York City. All taken on October 12th, 2011.
Roomba Art!
This stuff is kind of amazing. People will use Roombas and time lapse photography to create awesome webs and swirls of light.
Snarking Out: Over the Limit 2011 and “I Quit”
So, apparently it is once again time for me to try and write a wrestling column. For those of you who DON’T know: I’ve been a fan since high school and have stopped watching now and again, only to inevitably get sucked back in. Warning: I will be approaching these columns as a feminist and [...]
Canine Teeth Release Event Next Week!
Next week, I’ll be reading at the release part for poet Jenn D’s spoken word album Canine Teeth. I’m really honored and lucky to be part of a great group performing that night. If you’re in the Pittsburgh area, you should be there.
Brand Spanking New Items On My Etsy
Hey gang, in case you didn’t know, I have an Etsy shop. I just added a few new designs to it and I’m REALLY happy with how they came out:
