Chara: Breaking the mold, then and now Posted on February 22, 2013 by dangrunebaum “When I debuted, it was unusual for women to keep performing after they gave birth,” she recalls. “People told me to keep it a secret.” Metropolis, Feb 14, 2013 Advertisement
Crosstown Rebels: Club legend Damian Lazarus celebrates a decade of devilish fun Posted on February 15, 2013 by dangrunebaum “There is a new consciousness opening up around us that is being reflected in some very interesting new artists and new music; people are finally opening themselves up to higher places and allowing a freedom of expression in their work and art which is fresh and exciting.” Metropolis, Feb 12, 2013
King Brothers: Rock ’n’ roll, demolished, and not put back together again Posted on February 3, 2013 by dangrunebaum If America’s Jon Spencer and Japan’s Guitar Wolf took roots rock ’n’ roll and deconstructed it, then Nishinomiya’s King Brothers threw it against a wall and left it there bleeding. Metropolis, Feb 3, 2013