"I'm in Soviet heaven," says Robert Popper. "The band. The dance. The audience. The everything."
More on Zvuki Mu, frontman Pyotr Mamonov, and their absurdist art rock here.
From 'Punk in Russia: Cultural Mutation':
Soviet New Wave, 1987: "Grey Pigeon" by Pyotr Mamonov and Zvuki Mu
Tickets to Florida punk show are $18, or $999 if you haven't been vaccinated
St. Petersburg concert promoter Paul Williams booked a punk show at a VFA hall next month featuring Teenage Bottlerocket, Make War, and Rutterkin. Tickets are $18 unless you aren't vaccinated in which case the price is $999.99. From ABC Action News: "We're just trying to do a show safely. And they should go out and… READ THE REST
TV news report on the punk scene in Manchester, 1977
In this 1977 episode of the BBC2 current affairs program Brass Tacks, we meet the punks of Manchester. This is the scene from which Joy Division, The Smiths, The Fall, Simply Red would emerge. During the rollicking debate, keep your eyes peeled for young John Peel and Pete Shelley of the Buzzcocks. READ THE REST
A punk, two goths, and a mod interviewed on an Irish TV talk show (1983)
Unsurprisingly, the host asks mostly inane questions that the punk, goths, and mod do their best to answer respectfully and earnestly. "It's a rebellion against the old system, the system we were born into and are supposed to live by. But we don't agree with today's system." Of note, the talk show is The Late… READ THE REST
These brilliant home improvement items are at better prices than you'll find on Amazon
How long has it been since you gave your home a little pick-me-up? Maybe a new appliance to help keep it clean, a little extra aid toward a good night's sleep, or even just a splash of color and style to help zhuzh up your surroundings a little? We're going to wager it's about time… READ THE REST
These $20 eLearning training bundles can jumpstart a job or hobby
Learning never ends. Whether you want to pick up a new job skill, understand emerging technology, or just teach yourself how to play the drums in 30 days, there's an ocean of information out there, just ready for those with the determination to take it. If you've got that motivation, this handful of training packages… READ THE REST
Save up to half off on some of the coolest gadgets at prices that beat Prime Day
You might not need a new set of headphones, or a drone, or a guitar that isn't a real guitar but plays like a guitar. But gadgets are always just the coolest, so you've absolutely got to at least check them out, right? Of course, you do. And right now, this handful of interesting tech is… READ THE REST
