WET WITH VENOM

Have any of you guys heard any of the new Sunn O))) album yet? I don't even remember the last new CD/record I got... I've definitely been spoiled by free tracks on last.fm and Youtube and whatever. But I can't pass this one up. Last month's Wire feature makes it sound super intense. It's on pre-order now... Perfect summer thunderstorm music.

"I think some of the best metal is some of the most avant garde music... Somehow, the threads between seemingly different genres or tags, they're very real and very interesting, but to limit yourself to a category when listening to music is one of the most foolish things you can do as a musician. Or even just as a listener. Certainly as a fan. I'm addicted to that exploration thing that we talked about. It's exciting.”
--Stephen O'Malley

From Altar:

IN THE DUST

Right now I just want to get away from it all.

(pic from livejournal)

MOTHER'S MILK

The weather in New England is notorious for its fickle nature--one day it's hot, sunny, and 85 degrees (yesterday, for example), and the very next it's cool, cloudy, and threatening to dip below 60 (today). Unfortunately for me, not only do I get sick every time the thermometer shifts, it also makes dressing up a little more difficult here than most other places. One good thing is, layering will save you most times (pack a cape if you decide to visit)... These leggings from Black Milk are another good thing. Totally slashed in the front, it's like air conditioning for your stems, but the solid side in the back keeps you at least 50% covered in case of thunderstorms.



(pics from KOS and Black Milk)

LOST WISDOM

Sorry for the hiatus, I've been taking a summer class and hiking miles every day! So when I get home, I just want to have a drink and take a nap--plus my outfits have been predetermined by utility (no heels/must be insect-retardant) and weather (getting used to going outdoors sans stockings is a shock every year). The one wardrobe item I still really need for summer is a new pair of flat sandals! I wore my blue Docs on a hike the other day and my feet almost melted off, I swear. But I digress...

Okay, I was mainly jolted out of my blog inertia by some shocking news--did you guys know somebody's making a movie about Varg Vikernes?! Starring some "teen heartthrob" from Twilight?! Crazy. Not that I think burning down churches or, you know, murdering people is cool or anything, but Burzum were a pretty hard-core band.

IRON LADIES

LOVE the giant sleeves on the dress... H&M is getting better and better. Check out Caroline's Mode for more from Fall/Winter.

WE'RE WORSE THAN QUEER

Okay, I can't promise this will be my last Bikini Kill post, because I've gotten into the habit of listening exclusively to punk on my walk in to campus every morning (and yes, I am STILL in school, at least for the next two weeks, ugh). Seriously though, Kathleen Hanna & co. were working it like crazy back in 1994, don't kid yourself otherwise!





"It's by the Lacey Mall... that's where you'll find me, yeah!"

CONTRABAND

Through the magic of a random (to me) blog, I unwittingly stumbled into a goldmine. This might shortly become my very favorite Etsy store ever: Black Market Baby, designed by Audrey Cantwell, features some wicked hand-crafted leather and beautiful draped velvet pieces--aka the staples of my ideal wardrobe.

SO VERY I DON'T CARE

My Saturday jam.

TEAR US APART

Oh MAN! I seriously thought the jacket and dress at least were Balenciaga at first, no lie. And the garter skirt! Crazy days... it's H&M Divided! Check out the deets at Carolines Mode.

GIRL YOU WANT

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We got Tank Girl Vol. One and Two in stock at the bookstore the other day. Check it out immediately if you haven't already!

I just watched the movie again too. I'm not mad at Lori Petty...



But of course the original version is, as usual, the best.


(pics from google & Bob Rosenberg's Tank Girl page)