Tuesday, April 8, 2008

News Bitches!

April 8, 2008

I know, I have features...they are a comin'...I've just had a ton of visitors the past week or so. Forgive me. In the meantime, I attended a benefit featuring some prominent tattoo artists. I will give full coverage as well as photos of the event soon. I also attended a very gorgeous Semi Precious Weapons' photoshoot done by none other than the most fabulous Justin Hyte. As soon as pics arrive I will share the experience of being around beautiful people. This Friday, Working Man's Clothes will be presenting "37 Stones" at the Looking Glass Theater (422 W. 57th Street b/t 9th and 10th, NYC). It is written by Mark Charney and directed by Will Neuman. For more details about the show, please go HERE! These people put on some amazing plays so if you are in the area, you should definitely check it out. Hopefully by this weekend I will be presenting the following individuals:

  • Robert Ryan

  • Republic of Letters

  • Colette Lee

  • Jayme J

  • Pora! Pora!


Everyone else I was going to feature, didn't feel the need to respond to their interview questions...it will take some pretty hard wooing to get me to feature them now. People like this are too busy for me anyway. And I don't care if it's mean to say! Sometimes calling out people is just what they need to get a swift kick in the ass. I don't have time to waste either, nor am I into broken promises. OH THE DRAMA!


On a lighter note. Is Spring here? Will we be able to store our Winter clothes underneath the bed already? Can I please stop wearing the same shite I've been wearing everyday? Time will tell. Do I have any other news? Not really, not yet. There could be something huge in hours to come....I could spot a sasquatch coming out of Club Monaco? Perhaps, my friendly neighborhood Spiderman will drop in for tea? I could very well contract a deadly virus making me a man-eating zombie...this one could take a while...the transformation could be involved. Or, nothing will happen and I will be counting the hours down to get home and finish up these features.


Oh wait! I do have a little bit of news. It seems I am only one woman and things for me can get quite time consuming and difficult to produce. In lieu of this predicament I have asked two members to join the Anti-Mag militia. You may all know the lovely Miss RunAround Sue. She has been deemed my co-producer/coordinator of Anti-Mag events. Susan will help me come up with some creative and fun events for you all to enjoy. I have also enlisted Ste Duggins as my artist liaison/events photographer because after the first event, I definitely need one. I like art people, I don't do it. So, there you have it. Stay connected...More to come.

Saturday, March 15, 2008

I've got a little Irish in me...His name is....

March 15, 2008
Looking for something to do on St. Pat's day? What is more awesome than Guinness and the divine ladies of Sugar Shack Burlesque? I mean, if I walked in a bar and saw this, I think I indeed would have the luck of the Irish. So, go get your Paddy on and enjoy the show!

Sugar Shack Burlesque

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Anti-Mag's Coming Out Partay!

Anti-Mag along with the gorgeous and talented ladies of Sugar Shack Burlesque will be hosting the first official Anti-Mag Presents Party. I'm very excited as I wanted to take an opportunity to introduce you all, my adored readers, to the actual artists that Anti-Mag features. This party will be held every two months in NY and I'm open to all who'd like to participate in becoming part of the community in which I expose.

Goody Bags designed by Joel Decatur will be handed out for FREE to the first 50 attendants...

You will be dazzled by the burlesque talents of the Sugar Shack ladies who will be styled by the ever so lovely Miss Jayme J...

You will be entertained by the vocal stylings of Ms. Shira...

You will be enchanted by the artworks of Dave Moore, Matt Siren and Esther Sanchez....

and well...I'll be there!

I do hope everyone comes out to celebrate. I appreciate everyone's support and am just excited to have this opportunity as well as give everyone a chance to display their talents.

A Very Special Thank You to featured artist Matt Siren for lending his talents in doing our most fabulous flyer! MUAH!

See you there!
xoxo,
Lady D


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Saturday, February 2, 2008

Lovable February!



February 1, 2008
HOLA!

Well I do hope everyone is having an eventful new year. I will be celebrating the Year of the Rat. What exactly does that mean? Well the Chinese new year is on February 7th and although I'm not a Rat it is going to be a good year for us all.

A Rat Year is a time of hard work, activity, and renewal. This is a good year to begin a new job, get married, launch a product or make a fresh start. Ventures begun now may not yield fast returns, but opportunities will come for people who are well prepared and resourceful. The best way for you to succeed is to be patient, let things develop slowly, and make the most of every opening you can find. People born in an Earth Rat are said to be logical realists, shrewd, charming, ambitious, and inventive.

We are very close to confirming a date for the Anti-Mag/Sugar Shack showcase. As of yet it has been confirmed that artist Matt Siren will be showing and band What What Where will be performing.
More artists will be confirmed and I'm still going full steam ahead on the actual event. More to come....


I'm looking for freelance writers. If anyone out there wants to maybe have their own column, please feel free to contact me with writing samples. It is not a paying gig, as I've said before, I wish I could pay myself! You can email me at: Jo_Ann@anti-mag.com


I want to let any bands interested in having someone do their press photography, album art, banners, etc., that my good friend, Joel Decatur, is available. He takes amazing photos and also does incredible graphic work. His company is called The Elegant Elephant and if you would like further information you can contact him at: joeldecatur@hotmail.com


FEATURES

I'm incredibly pleased with the upcoming features for Anti-Mag. I've truly been smitten with these individuals and hope you will see what I do.



EGR



Timothy Hoyer


Miz Metro
Miz Metro

Justin Hyte
Justin Hyte




ARTICLES

Check out my Project Runway summaries!

Mrs. Smith, Can Johnny Come Out to Play?
New Music Playlist, You Know You Wanna Hear It!

Much More to Come from Anti-Mag! Thanks for the love!

Monday, January 7, 2008

2008 Initiated...

Hi All...I'm very pleased to announce these new features to you all....also check out my online newsletter and what's new with Anti-Mag! Thank you all for a wonderful start to the new year!



Plilar Alvarez, All Choked Up




Such Styles, Prophet of the Pain




Stefanie Syat, Pretty Little Thing




Dirty Sweet, Close to Home


More exciting features are on their way....Thanks!

xoxo,
Lady D

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Anti-Mag Tops 2007!

My Tops - 2007
It is the end of the year and although I feel that this year has been hellish for me, I have to say that in music it has been a myriad of good discoveries. So, like all other magazines I felt that I needed to list my top 10 albums of 2007 and some other fun stuff. Still waiting for the revolution to take place but think we are on the verge. If we can complete the assasintation of Fall Out Boy and Panic At the Disco, we will be closer to achieving the goal of creating real music for real people. Boys, put the tight pants away because what's going to take place in the coming year I predict will be an onslaught of sound which will be worthy of a decent wardrobe.

Top Albums - These are in no particular order - These are the records I listened to most which had the best overall quality.

1. Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worse Nightmare
2. Battles - Mirrored
3. Grinderman - Grinderman
4. M.I.A. - Kala
5. Radiohead - In Rainbows
6. Nine Inch Nails - Year 0
7. Arcade Fire - Neon Bible
8. LCD SoundSystem - Sound of Silver
9. Amy Winehouse - Back to Black
10. Jay Z - American Gangster

Top Songs - These were the songs I liked to shake my booty to or just played over and over again on my Pod....goddamn ear candy.

1. Rhianna - "Umbrellas"
2. The Pierces - "Three Wishes"
3. Amy Winehouse - "Rehab"
4. Hot Rod Circuit - "US Royalty"
5. Eisely - "Invasion"
6. Battles - "Atlas"
7. M.I.A. - "Bird Flu"
8. Tegan & Sara - "The Con"
9. Modest Mouse - "Fire it Up"
10. The Virgins - "Rich Girls"

Top Mems - There are a few albums I liked just a wee bit...they kinda give me the warm and fuzzies.

1. Foo Fighters - Silence Patience and Grace
2. Hard - Fi - Once Upon a Time in the West
3. Bjork - Volta
4. The Prids - ...Until the World Is Beautiful
5. Spoon - Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga

Top Shows - I saw a lot of music this year...I saw a lot of BAD music this year, I did however see some kick ass shows that left me a little sweaty.

1. Muse at Madison Square Garden - Phenomenal
2. The Killers at MSG - Lovely
3. Foo Fighters at Irving Plaza - Rock the hell outta here!
4. Generals & Majors at the Annex - not just a little sweaty, a whole lotta sweaty!
5. Hot Rod Circuit at Knitting Factory - for a band that sux they sure rocked the house.
6. Zac Clark at Knitting Factory - kid knows how to swoon a crowd.
7. Queen Killing Kings at Annex - piano rock never looked so hot.
8. Brass Band - I don't know their real name, but they play in the Union Square station and they kill it!
9. The Prids at Southpaw - all I can say is...what a delightful discovery.
10. Jack's Mannequin at anywhere and everywhere - they are just an incredible bunch of musicians...I've never been to a bad performance.

एंटी-मग तोप्स!

My Tops - 2007
It is the end of the year and although I feel that this year has been hellish for me, I have to say that in music it has been a myriad of good discoveries. So, like all other magazines I felt that I needed to list my top 10 albums of 2007 and some other fun stuff. Still waiting for the revolution to take place but think we are on the verge. If we can complete the assasintation of Fall Out Boy and Panic At the Disco, we will be closer to achieving the goal of creating real music for real people. Boys, put the tight pants away because what's going to take place in the coming year I predict will be an onslaught of sound which will be worthy of a decent wardrobe.

Top Albums - These are in no particular order - These are the records I listened to most which had the best overall quality.

1. Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worse Nightmare
2. Battles - Mirrored
3. Grinderman - Grinderman
4. M.I.A. - Kala
5. Radiohead - In Rainbows
6. Nine Inch Nails - Year 0
7. Arcade Fire - Neon Bible
8. LCD SoundSystem - Sound of Silver
9. Amy Winehouse - Back to Black
10. Jay Z - American Gangster

Top Songs - These were the songs I liked to shake my booty to or just played over and over again on my Pod....goddamn ear candy.

1. Rhianna - "Umbrellas"
2. The Pierces - "Three Wishes"
3. Amy Winehouse - "Rehab"
4. Hot Rod Circuit - "US Royalty"
5. Eisely - "Invasion"
6. Battles - "Atlas"
7. M.I.A. - "Bird Flu"
8. Tegan & Sara - "The Con"
9. Modest Mouse - "Fire it Up"
10. The Virgins - "Rich Girls"

Top Mems - There are a few albums I liked just a wee bit...they kinda give me the warm and fuzzies.

1. Foo Fighters - Silence Patience and Grace
2. Hard - Fi - Once Upon a Time in the West
3. Bjork - Volta
4. The Prids - ...Until the World Is Beautiful
5. Spoon - Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga

Top Shows - I saw a lot of music this year...I saw a lot of BAD music this year, I did however see some kick ass shows that left me a little sweaty.

1. Muse at Madison Square Garden - Phenomenal
2. The Killers at MSG - Lovely
3. Foo Fighters at Irving Plaza - Rock the hell outta here!
4. Generals & Majors at the Annex - not just a little sweaty, a whole lotta sweaty!
5. Hot Rod Circuit at Knitting Factory - for a band that sux they sure rocked the house.
6. Zac Clark at Knitting Factory - kid knows how to swoon a crowd.
7. Queen Killing Kings at Annex - piano rock never looked so hot.
8. Brass Band - I don't know their real name, but they play in the Union Square station and they kill it!
9. The Prids at Southpaw - all I can say is...what a delightful discovery.
10. Jack's Mannequin at anywhere and everywhere - they are just an incredible bunch of musicians...I've never been to a bad performance.