Category Archives: Video

Judy Nylon – Pal Judy

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Joe

Judy Nylon – Pal Judy (On-U-Sound Records) 1982. My first introduction to the brilliant and mysterious Judy Nylon wasn’t via Snatch who I raved about back in January of 2008 but instead on this solo release from 1982. I picked … Continue reading →

Posted in Art-Punk, New Wave, New York, No Wave, UK, Video, post-punk | 5 Comments

Metal Urbain – Hysterie Connective

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Joe

Metal Urbain – Hysterie Connective | Pop Poubelle (Radarscope Angleterre) 1978. One of the greatest releases of the last few years has gotta be Anarchy in Paris, released in 2004 on Seltzer’s Acute Records label. I mean, is there a … Continue reading →

Posted in Art-Punk, France, New Wave, Punk Rock, Synth, Video, post-punk | 10 Comments

The Monochrome Set – 10 Don’ts for Honeymooners

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Joe

Monochrome Set -10 Don’ts for Honeymooners // Straits of Malacca (PRE) 1981. I could do a write-up on The Monochrome Set and explain how brilliant they are from both a musical and lyrical perspective. I could go on to explain … Continue reading →

Posted in Art-Punk, New Wave, UK, Video, indie, post-punk | 9 Comments

Fanzine Archives

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Joe

Recently on the TIRC Message Board, I got some interesting news. Namely, an online archive has been released of old MRR, Flipside, Suburban Voice and Heart Attack back issues. It’s a pretty amazing project. I mentioned in my Jet Lag … Continue reading →

Posted in Rants, Video | 2 Comments

Wall of Voodoo – Dark Continent

Posted on April 23, 2007 by Joe

Wall of Voodoo – Dark Continent (IRS Records) 1981. Like many people my age, I got hipped to Wall of Voodoo very early on. It’s hard to believe now but there was a time when MTV actually played videos. And, … Continue reading →

Posted in California, New Wave, Synth, Video, post-punk | 20 Comments

Puke Spit and Guts – Eat Hot Lead

Posted on April 13, 2007 by Joe

Puke Spit and Guts – Eat Hot Lead (Important Records) 1980. Ever see the 1980 horror movie Motel Hell? Its stars Rory Calhoun and Nancy Parsons as proprieters of a cheap rural motel somewhere in Appalachia (I think). They have … Continue reading →

Posted in Biker Punk, California, Punk Rock, Texas, Video | 13 Comments