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Kago’s erotic artwork resists 30 years of censorship through the world’s first blockchain-funded anime Shintaro Kago, internationally acclaimed manga artist and pioneer of modern Japanese… First London Lineup Announce Foo Fighters with Chris Chaney, Stewart Copeland, Liam Gallagher, Omar Hakim, Joshua Homme, Chrissie Hynde, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Brian May,… Frida Kahlo – The Life of an Icon, an immersive biography, and exhibit about the legendary Mexican artist, will premiere this summer across the United… The first complete compilation from the legendary band, who have sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Pre-order deadline: June 8th, 2022. Out on August 26th,… A larger cultural hub for live music, events, public art, expanded programming, and a home for creative workforce development will be open in “The pop… We interviewed Andreas Pettersson (vocalist and co-founder of De Arma) to talk about the origins of the goth-rock band and the new three-song EP “Nightcall.”… Les Claypool of Primus and Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello have collaborated on a tribute song to Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky. The charity track, titled… The Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa Valley is the first Blue Note Jazz Festival to be held outdoors, over multiple days and stages. On July… Aerosmith released one of their earliest known recordings, Aerosmith – 1971: The Road Starts Hear (UMe), on CD and digital today in honor of their…
Shintaro Kago announces upcoming film with exhibition Eve of Revolution
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
Frida Kahlo – The Life of an Icon
Blondie: Against The Odds 1974-1982 The Official Box Set Announced
The Andy Warhol Museum To Launch “The Pop District” Featuring A Larger Cultural Hub
Interview with the Goth-Rock Band ‘De Arma’
Les Claypool & Eugene Hütz collaborate on a song in honor of ‘Zelensky: The Man With The Iron Balls’
Blue Note Jazz Festival Expands To Napa Valley
“Aerosmith – 1971: The Road Starts Hear”, Aerosmith’s Earliest Known Rehearsal Recording, Is Out Now
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Uzumaki by Junji Ito, Review
Review of Uzumaki by Junji Ito A surreal and unnerving journey, the work that made Ito one of the most famous and quoted horror mangaka of the contemporary scene. Uzumaki is a Japanese horror manga created by the mangaka Junji Ito between 1998 and 1999 that takes place in the fictitious town of Kurouzu, where…
Review: The Incal by Jodorowsky & Moebius
The Incal by Jodorowsky & Moebius is a bizarre and visionary Space Opera, Review The Incal is a graphic novel by Moebius and Alejandro Jodorowsky written between 1981 and 1988, an epic that mixes skillfully elements of science fiction, grotesque, esoteric, and social criticism. The Incal is the perfect synthesis of modern science fiction, Moebius’ bewitching stroke, Jodorowsky’s narrative talent, and…
Review: Pompeo by Andrea Pazienza
A desperate journey into tormented Pompeo’s soul, Andrea Pazienza’s alter ego Andrea Pazienza (San Benedetto del Tronto, 23 May 1956 – Montepulciano, 16 June 1988) was an Italian cartoonist, draftsman, illustrator and painter. Pazienza is considered one of the most representative and innovative Italian comic artists. Pazienza was born in San Benedetto del Tronto (Ascoli…
Review: The World of Edena by Moebius
The World of Edena by Moebius Magic, science fiction, sexuality, friendship, love, dream dimension, social criticism, and biology come together wonderfully in the pages of this volume. The World of Edena is a series of graphic novels by French artist Jean “Mœbius” Giraud. In 1983, Jean Giraud was commissioned to make a series of advertising…
Interview with Kira Roessler
Kira Roessler is one of the artists who helped to shape the music scene in L.A, being a member of such bands as Waxx, the Visitors, Geza X and the Mommymen, the Monsters, Sexsick, Twisted Roots, Black Flag, and dos. Kira’s solo debut was out on 10/19/2021 via KITTEN ROBOT RECORDS. In 1983 Kira replaced…
The native electromagnetic music of ELECTRONICOS FANTASTICOS!, Interview with Ei Wada
ELECTRONICOS FANTASTICOS! turn old electric devices into electromagnetic musical instruments. “ELECTRONICOS FANTASTICOS!” is a project led by artist/musician Ei Wada in which various people work together to revive electronic products that have outlived their usefulness into new electronic instruments and gradually form an orchestra. In 2009, he started the group Open Reel Ensemble, which manipulates…
