Skyler Mendoza, True Villain
DJ Skyler Mendoza (aka True Villain) has captured the attention of Chicago locals and big-name music authorities alike — with a work ethic like his, I swear this vampire never sleeps. He’s a triple threat with an ability to get bodies moving, promote the hell out of events, and produce a unique blend of electro, … Read more
Zef so Fre$h: T by Alexander Wang x Die Antwoord
Before I start this post, I’d just like to extend my gratitude to my dear @paulipocket for introducing me to the genius that is Die Antwoord roughly three years ago. It was junior year. I was just about to die from the monotony of mundane, mainstream hits that get played on an endless and nauseating … Read more
Watch the Throne: Chi City Style
As a native Chicagoan, it’s practically a requirement to see Kanye West perform in concert at every opportunity presented to me. So naturally, when the chance came to see a double feature of the two KINGS of rap, I seized it, high ticket price and the fact that I would have to get up at … Read more
A Night Out at Under the Bridge, by Phillip Eugene Tripp
Remember my post on singer-songwriter-producer extraordinaire Phillip Eugene Tripp? Well evidently the triple-threat talent is more than musical; Tripp has offered to act as a British correspondent for Rusted Revolution as he reports on London’s dynamic music scene from the perspective of a resident musician and well-schooled enthusiast of the arts. As an avid fan … Read more
Artist Spotlight: Phillip Eugene Tripp
This month’s artist spotlight comes to you from across the pond….as in London, England. Phillip Eugene Tripp, who goes by P.E., messaged me awhile back while RR was still in its early stages. He expressed interest in the musical, artistic side of the blog, but also commented on how Lesley and I quite literally “dressed … Read more
Lollaversary
The music festival phenomenon is sweeping the nation. Several years ago, the only big fests you’d hear people talk about were Bonnaroo, Lolla, Coachella, and Summerfest. Now there’s Outside Lands, North Coast, Ultra, Electric Zoo, Pitchfork, Electric Daisy Carnival… and well, you get the picture. Compared to some of the newly popular ones, Lolla is … Read more
My Gold Mask + Blonde Redhead
This post is a quite a bit overdue. Apologies for my lack of presence at RR lately. Work and certain not-too-happy personal life events have kept me away. But Lucy and Anna have been holding down the fort with grace and photos and witty commentary, so I doubt any of you missed me much. But I’m … Read more
Eric Lopez
I knew that fellow BC senior and Boston native Eric Lopez was on our level when he took me head-for-head in a Biggie Smalls rap battle. Though I didn’t have the privilege of knowing the DJ/rapper/songwriter extraordinaire until this year, I have really enjoyed discussing music with him both in casual settings and during peak hours … Read more
Won’t you be RR’s Valentine?
Either love is in the air for Valentine’s Day or we’re just really enjoying Boston’s heat wave (today temps reached a high of 53 whoop whoop), but for whatever reason, we departed from our usual goth standards and donned spring colors of white, grey, and pink. Awwww don’t we look so romantic and girly? Well … Read more
I’m obsessed with the mess that’s America
Marina Diamandis of the musically talented Marina and the Diamonds – with pouty lips, a perfect complexion, dark curls, and an enviable curvy body – looks like the ideal 1940s pin-up girl. That is, if pin-up girls wore neon pink lipstick and sequined American flags, of course. Without a doubt Marina has an unequivocally unique … Read more
