Caught the Parisians at the Fleche d’Or last night. They put on a great show. Reminded me of early MGMT. Also, loved the venue. It’s situated over train tracks way out in the 20th, and has some great spaces for smoking, lounging or catching a new act. The sounds system was pretty darn good too. [...]
This little-known group of artists creates one-of-a-kind silk-screened posters. I met them at the booths at Vilette Sonique, where I was able to check out a sampling of their work. Great stuff. And Cheap!! In addition to posters, the artists create book covers, t-shirts and album covers. You can check out their work here. Until [...]
There is an amazing flea market going on right now in front of St. Sulpice Church in the 6th. Quality jewelry, paintings, books, furniture…all stuff I covet, but can’t afford/use (darn student budget/living). Though that didn’t stop me from walking away with a tres adorable vintage Christian Dior hat. Oh la la!! Go now – [...]
Came across this mini record label at the Vilette Sonique booths. All their artists are unknown and purportedly believe they are untalented! Probably because they all produce minimalistic, experimental, ambient tunes. It’s not that they are not skilled, it’s just that it is such an obscure genre. But due to their modesty, and the energy [...]
So many great vintage stores in the Marais…found a few with some amazing dress collections. Coiffeur (32, Rue de Rosiers) had dresses for 10 euro a pop! Free ‘P’ Star (8 rue Ste-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie) was super crowded, so it must be great…but made me to clastro to explore the racks. The third store, Noir Kennedy (22 [...]
Loving this mix of Diana Vickers’ The Boy Who Murdered Love, and Daft Punk’s One More Time.
Tommy Brockert is an LA photographer who captures both the party scene and life’s candid moments. Whether it be portraits or landscapes, Tommy has an eye for detail and utilizes a variety of film treatments to bring out beauty in even the mundane. Check out the amazing photos he took of his recent trip to [...]
Voxpop and BPM are throwing a party this Saturday at La Flèche d’Or. Tickets are only 8 euros. Come check check out the Parisians, Roken Is Dodlijk, Call Me Senor, and Franz is Dead for a nice little mix of punk, pop, folk, blues and rock. More info can be found on the event’s facebook [...]
Mr Oizo, Fake Blood, Breakbot & Guests will be playing at (as of now) secret venue, on Friday July 9. Get your tickets now…it will sell out! For an extra 4 euros, you can get a ticket which includes a screening of Rubber just prior to the concert. The film seems a little too bizarre. [...]
Found this great little restaurant by the Canal St. Martin. Love the vibe, the food, and the waiter’s wine reco was great (5 euro for an amazing red, sure beats a 10 euro beer in the 6th any day!) It may just be my new favorite.
The James Ivory Film Festival began last night with a lavish celebration at the American Ambassador’s residence on Rue Saint-Honore. A reception in the room (gilded in gold, below) was followed by some remarks by James Ivory, and a screening of his film, Le Divorce, starring Kate Hudson and Naomi Watts. The event was attended [...]
Today I visited The Memorial to the Martyrs of the Deportation. It is crazy that I have walked by this spot a dozen times and never knew what was there. You can see from the first picture, that the memorial at first appears to be nothing but a wall with some graffiti. Once you descend [...]
This little diddy was introduced to me at a spontaneous pajama dance party in Barcelona (thanks to Kevin Rodriguez for this one!) Ralph Falcon feat. Alex K & Alan T – Whateva (Dub Mix)
Can’t stop thinking about Barcelona…it was truly magical. Here are some favs: Park Guell. It’s like candyland! Took this video of a blues guitarist I found in one of the park’s many random enclaves: Love the city’s little details.. The beautiful streets The amazing food market…best fresh juice ever! The amazing hold in the wall [...]