From Industrial to Techno: A Musical Companion for Waltpaper's Memoir 'New York Club Kids'5/24/2020 Compiled by Parisa Eshrati  The Club Kids were a group of fashion-forward artists in the 1990s that created an alternative, underground club culture in New York City. Known for their outrageous looks, legendary parties, and often illicit antics, the Club Kids were the embodiment of youth counterculture and gender revolution in the '90s. In his new memoir, New York Club Kids, prominent club kid figure Walt Cassidy, aka Waltpaper, gives exclusive insight into the lifestyle of this notorious clique. This blog is a chapter-by-chapter guide into the music mentioned in this memoir, listing all the artists that inspired the nightlife, fashion, and culture of the scene.
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Written by Parisa Eshrati
Though it may be hard to feel connected to the music scene during this time of self-isolation, there are countless videos and resources available online to keep fans in touch with the spirit of live music. Below are some of my favorite concert footage, ranging from 80s punk shows at CBGB to Pagan Norwegian folk music in the forests, plus some recommendations of live music channels you can stream from the safety of your own home.
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Photo courtesy of Turmeric and Saffron
Haft-sin is a traditional table arrangement displayed for Nowruz, the Iranian New Year's day which takes place on the first day of spring. The seven items, whose name start with the letter "seen" or "S", are all symbolic of different fortunes for the new year. This blog explains the meaning of each haft-sin item, and pairs them with songs that match their literal and symbolic meaning.
Created by: Laura Bargfeld & Nolan Veneklasen  A 2017 mini-documentary about a small, underground DIY music venue in Tucson, AZ. With an aesthetic that mimics its content, PoMoRo (short for post-modern romanticism) compiles a series of performances ranging in style and scale that highlight the unique diversity and ongoing importance of organic, local, artistic spaces.
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Check out our playlist featuring bands from the first annual Sonoran Violence Fest, and see how you can win a pair of tickets to the Tucson show.
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