Do you think these guys are fans of Nick Cave? I sure do. There is not much not to love about Psychic Teens dark and lovely tune, “Less” — which is like a greatest hits collection of all of your favorite College Radio-Friendly ’80s band including the aforementioned Mr. Cave. I definitely hear The Misfits, The Cramps and Echo and the Bunnymen, all partying together on top of a bass line borrowed the The Cure’s “A Forrest,” a euphoric wash of minor chord, cascading guitars and…those awesome, growly vocals. Surely the number of nods and winks in this song would leave even the casual listener’s head spinning, but when you’re feeling it, who gives a shit?
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Kickstarter Campaign: Mr. Smith, Spinning on a Dizzy Edge
Everybody and his brother has a Kickstarter campaign these days, but on occasion, one of them catches my eye. I definitely have a soft spot in my heart for The Cure, from the time of Three Imaginary Boys, even. So it’s understandable that I would be charmed by this fantastic, hand-crafted resin Bobblehead figure of Robert Smith, which represents the Cure front man at his most adorable. Continue reading Kickstarter Campaign: Mr. Smith, Spinning on a Dizzy Edge
Rock Stars as Super Heroes Mash Ups!
Artist and social satirist, Butcher Billy, has created a spot on selection of posters featuring very hilarious mash ups of DC Comics Super Heroes modeled after iconic 1980’s Pop Stars. Check This Out: Continue reading Rock Stars as Super Heroes Mash Ups!
OFS: Occupy Fascination Street
Happy Birthday to Iggy Pop and Robert Smith!
Iggy Turns a Biggie (Art By Shepard Fairey, Photo by Gail)
April 21st just happens to be the shared birthday of rock superstars Iggy Pop and The Cure’s lead vocalist, Robert Smith, who who were born in 1947 and 1959, respectively. Happy Birthday, guys!
Robert Smith: Providing Your Requisite Goth Iconography for Half a Century!