Ramona Falls is an indie rock project founded by Brent Knopf and based in Portland, Oregon. Brent Knopf is also one-third of the band Menomena.
Stefan Nadelman, an award-winning filmmaker and animator, teamed up with Knopf to create these visually arresting music videos for both of Knopf's bands. Great collaboration.
This next one strikes me as a cross between The Matrix and The Island, but set in a beehive.
Frank Zappa turned down the opportunity to score Star Wars cuz he felt George Lucas jacked Jack Kirby's characters for the flick. And now Veitch is associating himself with their bond through art. Exciting conceit. You can read more in Issue 6 ofRoyal Flush Magazine.
Chinese artist Chen Wenling critiques the global financial crisis in What You See Might Not Be Real, on display at a Beijing gallery. The bull is said to represent Wall Street, while the man pinned to the wall represents jailed financier Bernard Madoff.
Saw these guys live in London. Incredible, energetic show with a relaxed vibe. Hooked, I started listening to their songs and connected with the street smart storytelling, catchy beats, and originality reflected down to the unique makeup of the crew: a d.j. with an ear for creative samples, rock drummer, and unfeigned badass who can't help owning the mic. (for insight into his attitude listen to the track 'Keep on Moving').
The Audio Bullys are unique mix of brutal honesty and punked out taunting. Their message resonates: Things are out of your control, but it's ok, you'll get where you're going.... don't fuck over your friends and remember to thank your influences. My message to them: Keep keeping it real. Keep hypnotizing me. Come to the states!
