I got myself into a bit of a kerfuffle last week when everyone got obsessed with Madonna’s tits and bum ‘bad taste’ party look at the Met Ball. Since when have we been worried about bad taste I ask you. I’m from the school of John Waters (film maker of films starring Divine etc in case you don’t know) bad taste theories… blimey, words like ‘desperate’ popped up on my timeline about the subject, but really shouldn’t we all be allowed to wear whatever we like, wherever we like?
Every Friday and Saturday night at Savage down at the Metropolis strip club on Cambridge Heath Road, they positively encourage the most glamourous ‘bad taste’ looks all in the name of having FUN! If you haven’t been yet get down there, wear what you like and catch up with DJ’s Jonjo Jury etc.
If you like a bit of live music then may I suggest you make your way down to a Rough Trade in store evening gig. They do them all the time and it’s a great way to keep abreast of new bands and music coming up. On Friday 20th May at 7pm Kate Jackson & The Wrong Moves unveils her debut solo album British Road Movies. Kate was the lead singer with The Long Blondes btw.
Clubbers, I haven’t forgotten you… Shake Yer Dix up at the Dalston Superstore is back on Friday 20th May. Jamie ‘HomoElectric’ Bull heads up the electro-disco-beats with DJs Michael Kelly, Ronika, Tom of Swindon and Ruby Waters. 10-3am! Then on Saturday 21st Meat East return to DSS for the first of two summer sessions… DJ’s Nic Fischer and Dan Beaumont in the basement and the ‘meat’ boys themselves DJ upstairs with special guest Jonathan Henfrey.
Maybe Baby at The Glory can only mean one thing…it’s show time! On Saturday 21st at 7pm grab a seat and witness a ‘whirlwind show’ with Shay Shay, Lasana Shabazz, Robyn Withawhy and Joan Oh! More entertainment at The Glory who are ceaselessly putting on all sorts – Dis Place is an interactive play about the big question of immigration, taking place in The Glory’s basement theatre space, final two nights on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th May. theglory.co
New book alert! The Rise The Fall And The Rise by Brix Smith Start is a hefty tome charting the life of post-punk chic Brix and her fascinating life growing up in Hollywood and then becoming part of cult band The Fall in the 80’s. She’s gone on to be part of London’s fashion scene and most recently has picked up her trusty guitar and formed her own band Brix & The Extricated. Gripping read!