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late poet & all-around eccentric figure who was notable in the 90s for his absurdist, kind of crass ramblings...
with the help of R. Stevie Moore, The Smithereens' Dennis Diken & other WFMU DJs, they've produced some crazy improvisational instrumentals backing Bingo Gazingo's bizarre poems -- such as "Up Your Jurassic Park" and "I Love You So Fucking Much I Can't Shit".
genuinely a one-of-a-kind lol
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New Jersey may have Bruce, but Massachusetts has Jonathan- a guy who has always been unapologetically himself whether it was being totally sober in the 70s, writing pleas for tenderness in a genre known for bravado, dancing in lesbian bars, or driving down to NYC every weekend to be Velvet Underground's biggest fan before anyone else was. a guy who despite being a rock legend, spends his days installing pizza ovens around the san fransisco area.
I've seen him live a few times now, and watching him play his sweet silly songs in an unapologetically sincere + sort of autistic way is somehow just as transgressive as the proto-punk he invented with The Modern Lovers over 50 years ago. I can't help but smile ear to ear for his entire set. effortless humor and charm.
Something that's also stood out to me after seeing him live a few times now, is the way he recontextualizes the classics. When he played "Old World" in 2022 he changed the lyrics to recognize how some things should be left in the past rather than simply romanticizing it. And last night he played with the iconic "Pablo Picasso" to focus less on the swagger of Pablo, and more on how that type of guy is actually kind of an arrogant creep. Angel Prost (of Frost Children) wrote a great essay on Jonathan's reinvention for her email-only newsletter a few years ago, if you'd like to read it I'm sure I can dig it up for you.
From last night-
When I was a kid, I wanted to be an oil painter. I was obsessed with colors.
Then I heard Velvet Underground and saw you can paint with a guitar
Anyways...if more people were a bit more like Jonathan the world would be a better place. A huge inspiration to me!
Mar 8, 2024
this is a recent obsession of mine. but, it is absolutely an _obsession_. is "nettie" one of the best songs ever? maybe.
apparently peter steele's bass guitar is at duff's in wb, which means i have been in it's presence, which rules. he also has a plaque adorned tree and bench in prospect park, which i will be going to find soon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjlNzuB-cNQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wza6OgYGypo
just look at this guy:
Jan 24, 2024
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This guy fucks. And by fucks I mean makes great indie rock and has been making great EPs for years + 2 full length albums! Funniest singer I can point to, with witty millennial lyrics that rot in the brain in the best way…. Don’t miss him live if you ever get the chance! Start with his latest album “I FEEL AMAZING” and work your way back through his oeuvre 🤘🏼🩵
Jan 23, 2024
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platonic love, romantic love, or even small doses of love (compliments, kind gestures, gift-giving) -- it's a constant reminder the people around you care deeply about you. love is everywhere in many forms. don't take it for granted, cause they really love you so!
Sep 23, 2024
woke up this morning to my article live on the front page of a local magazine i've read for so many years... feels like a full-circle moment
i already have plenty of articles out on college publications, but this hits so much different. i'm sure all journalists know the ecstatic feeling of having your article published for the first time, as i'm experiencing that joy right now. just overall very chipper this morning :)
Jun 26, 2024
vintage decor, pop culture & restoring things -- three of my favorite things all in one video
Apr 14, 2024