Der nächste E-Nix Gang Bang trumpft wieder einmal mit einem “very well known Guest” auf. Aber das ist ja nichts mehr neues und deshalb wird am 19 März der Bloc Party Frontman zum ersten mal ein DJ Set in Wien geben. Zudem am Start: Legowelt, marfloW und Felix da Houserat

Einmal mehr heist die Devise: Wer da nicht hingeht, ist selbst schuld.

Hard Facts:
E-Nix Gang Bang
19. März | Fluc Wanne
Kele (Bloc party) DJ Set
Legowelt (Live)
marflow
felix the houserat

Beginn as usual um 23 Uhr.

If we talk about success Stories in the Web, then we should talk about Lookbook.nu. After a collaboration with H&M , they teamed up with their long time advertiser American Apparel for a Book.

Yuri Lee is the Founder of Lookbook.nu, the best Personal Style Website in the whole Internet. In 2008 I talked with her for an Interview, and she asked me to tell her more about stylishkidsinriot.com
And so I did, and she never got back to me. Probably, I meant that our humble Plan is World Domination, or she only forgot to answer the E-Mail or marked it as spam.

However, Yuri Lee´s Lookbook.nu is still outstanding dominates the World with collaborations like Vogue, H&M and now American Apparel. The new Book featuring the best Looks with AA Stuff from the past til now. It is available in over 150 AA Stores and a must have if you want to discover hundrets of styles.

And maybe, there will be also a S.K.i.R Book onetime.

With Easter being one of the skies busiest times of the year, I’m sure we all have travelling on our minds!

Whilst recently deliberating what to wear during my flight for a glamorous girly weekend away, I had a thought…who says that you cant maintain chic and comfort at the same time when traveling, and how do you achieve it?!

Net a Porter have got this style down to a tee! But before you click away it doesn’t involve ridiculous heels or restrictive clothing. No, we are talking lounge lover’s t-shirts, woolly ponchos and cashmere cosines…and lets not forget the oversize shades for those of you who have taken excessiveness to the next level!

To find these pleasing pieces, visit Net A porter, or for more jet setting ideas scan through French Connection, Gap and even Abercrombie and Fitch’s collections…their pieces are guaranteed to bring a new heavenly meaning to cosy and ensure trend accompanies you on your travels!

Es ist ja so ne Sache mit der elektronischen Musik und Frankreich. Vor allem im Bereich Elektro geben die Herrschaften ja seit Jahren den Ton an, und nachdem wir euch ja schon letzten Samstag eine Legende präsentiert haben, kommt nun mit “The Hacker” eine andere nach Wien.

Ich geb euch schon recht, mit Etienne de Crecy kann man oder sollte man Michel Amato nun wirklich nicht vergleichen. Auch wenn beide in einer Zeit aktuell waren zu der ich grad am überlegen war ob ich nun doch HipHop oder Techno mehr mag. Dennoch ist vor allem die Kollaboration mit Miss Kittin unvergesslich geblieben und nach wie vor ein Party Hit.

Am Freitag Abend ist also wieder einmal Legenden Zeit in der Fluc Wanne und abseits von Amato werden auch die Wiener Szene Kings: Edgar Retro, Loudriders und Kings of Sumo an den Reglern ihre Künste aufzeigen.

Zur Einstimmung der Thieves like us remix von “Party in my Head”:

Hier die genauen Facts:

RaveKlub Line Up:

THE HACKER (Goodlife / Different // France)
EDGAR RETRO (So messed up // Wien)
THE LOUDRIDERS (Raveklub // Wien)
KINGS OF SUMO (Raveklub // Wien)

Entry:
10,- <00:00> 13,- | VVK Jugendinfo

Venue: Fluc Wanne

With “The Beautiful Fall”, the Austrian Electro Pop Act will release their highly awaited Debut Album. On March 24th, they celebrate at the Flex Vienna.

Stage  Time: 21:00
Pre – Sale: €13.-

Tickets at Jugendinfo Vienna

www.bunnylake.net

Their new Single “Army of Lovers”, also include a Remix of Jerry Bouthier and Andrea George aka JBAG, from the fame of the Ponystep & Boombox Clubbings.

Soon to come: Our Interview with Bunny Lake.
Album to be released on March 24th on Universal Music Austria

Als vor zwei Jahren der „Strom Club“ mit einem Shitdisco DJ Set auf dem Wiener Badeschiff das Licht der Welt erblickt hat, war wohl nicht einmal den Veranstaltern selbst klar wohin die Reise gehen wird. Sich als Club in einer Stadt wie Wien zu etablieren ist denkbar schwierig.

Eine Herausforderung die aber mit dem richtigen Händchen fürs Booking und einer fast schon andächtig eingeschworenen Fangemeinde mit Bravour gemeistert wurde. Am 12. März wurde so gesehen nicht nur das zwei Jährige Jubiläum mit der französischen House Legende Etienne de Crecy eindrucksvoll gefeiert, nein, es war auch ein Dankeschön an die  junge Fangemeinde und der Startschuss (im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes) für weitere erfolgreiche Jahre.

Alex Gopher, Does it offend you yeah, The Whip, The Subs, K-Paul uvm. Sie alle haben sich schon vom Strom Club elektrifizieren lassen. Manche davon haben auch selbst ihr können gezeigt, andere waren eher nur ein bekannter Aufputz als eine Höchstleistung der Aufleg-Kunst. Aber um das geht es auch nicht, denn Strom Club bedeutet in erster Linie eine fette Party. Und auch wenn Herr Crecy als einer der besten seiner Zunft am 12 März bewiesen hat das er nach wie vor die Hütte rocken kann, so war es vor allem das Publikum welches einmal mehr den besten Eindruck hinterlassen hat. Es ist vor allem der Altersdurchschnitt der beeindruckt. Und es scheint als ob dieser beim Strom Club konstant gleich bleibt oder nur gelegentlich nach oben ausschlagt. Deshalb möchte ich jetzt einmal in den Raum stellen das die Clubbesucher bevor sich Amtmann und Papst ( die Veranstalter) in Wien etabliert haben, älter waren und wahrscheinlich weniger begeisterungsfähig. Weil „eh schon alles einmal da gewesen“ und „nichts neues“.

Da ich selbst zu dieser Generation zähle, kann ich nur bestätigen das diese Frischzellenkultur dem Wiener Nachtleben sehr gut getan hat.

Drinking Shampain von und mit Etienne de Crecy

Genug der ultimativen Lobhudelei. Auch wenn ich hier noch erwähnen könnte das die Eintrittspreise auch der jungen Zielgruppe mittels „Nice Price“ denken innerhalb den zwei Jahren gleich geblieben sind und das man einen Etienne de Crecy oder Alex Gopher sonst nirgends um 10 Euro VVK bekommt. Aber das nur am Rande.

Im Vorprogramm tummelte sich Michael Adapter und das DJ Duo Ashton & Kabe, welche ihren Job als „Anheitzer des Abends“ besonders ernst Namen wie das Video beweist.

Währendessen war Etienne de Crecy bereits im Fluc eingetroffen um sich zur Einstimmung zusammen mit den den Veranstaltern und deren Freunde den Champagner schmecken zu lassen. Ein denkwürdiger Moment der allzu schnell verstrich da die Stage – Time immer näher rückte.

Ein Meister seiner Zunft hat das Publikum vom Beginn an im Griff. Auch wenn das gehörte weniger dem entspricht was Crecy früher so produziert hat. Mittlerweile gibt es weniger House, dafür knallharten Elektro der zum tanzen animiert.

Kann der Herr auch was falschen machen, fragt man sich während des Sets öfters. Er kann, und damit das nicht zu oft passiert hat er die CD gleich mal mit „Mistakes“ gekennzeichnet. An diesem Abend haben wir davon jedenfalls nichts mitbekommen.

Der bittere Nachgeschmack kam dann beim sichten der Videos. Die Qualität lässt leider zu wünschen übrig, aber eine Foto Digicam ist sicherlich nicht das beste für Videos. Wer die Videos scheiße findet, sollte sich einfach das hier ansehen um ungefähr zu wissen was er so versäumt hat (bitte den Cube wegdenken;).

Mehr „ Strom Club = 2“ Vids findet ihr aber auch in unserem Youtube Channel.

Apropos versäumen. Was ihr defintiv nicht versäumen solltet ist unser Interview mit Etienne de Crecy welches dann pünktlich zum Website Relaunch (20 März) erscheinen wird.

NYC—The trouble with writers— actually, bloggers— these days, besides the fact that there are way too many of them, is that after a period of hype and attention-grabbing, most degenerate into idle chatter, boredom, solipsism and, inevitably, irrelevance. In short, they recede into oblivion only to be superseded by the next gregarious social climber-cum-publisher. Christopher Koulouris, aka, the “SCALLYWAG” who edits the acclaimed Scallywag and Vagabond, however, seems indefatigable; in fact, Koulouris has been more dashing and prolific than ever and is ruffling some feathers around NYC and beyond—and is penetrating an ever wider audience with his webzine/tabloid he dubs a “salon of cultural affairs.”

Born in Sydney and a domiciled in NYC since 1992, the former derivatives trader (above) is making a name for himself with his online publication, Scallywag and Vagabond, where he takes consistent, relentless swipes at prattling socials, pseudo-celebs and virtually anything/anyone worthy of fun, smart derision.  Koulouris’ missives are a series of erudite (and cheeky) columns on everything from international politics and finance to NYC‘s high society snobbery.

His most seditious commentary are editorials highlighting the gaffes and misdemeanors of the ‘illustrious elite’ such as France’s First Lady, Carla Bruni, and, rather provocatively, high-flying bluebloods such as Tinsley Mortimer and Olivia Palermo (see: “The Pathetic Fixtures of NY High Society). In addition, he’s a valued asset of New York’s cultural nexus: a commentator willing to show his teeth in the cause of ‘slapping the chap,’ he’s always got an invite to the City’s most coveted functions and is chummy with the same crowd he mocks and taunts.

As Managing Editor of S&V, Koulouris brings an eclectic and diverse resume to the bench. With a formidable background in applied mathematics and economics, and steeped in literature and the arts (he was a playwright for a while), this Scallywag brings polymath qualities to his enterprise. When he is not writing, he talks in the same tongue-and-cheek, ironic voice as his prose, with like fluency and comical thrust, as if he were paranoid by the prospect of losing a captive listener. He is a polished, funny orator, with the mock-heroic demeanor of an Aussie barrister pushing the moral high-ground  (“by all means,” “if you will,” “occasional madame in tow”), using sarcasm, a pedantic diction, and looping dialectics that always revert to a central premise.

While critics view Koulouris as the quintessential provocateur, what underpins his writing is a strong penchant for the sardonic coupled with a distrust of formalism—he loves to poke fun at cliché and elitist cant and does so with charm and elan. That trait informs his excellent ridicule, and allows him to be a first-rate iconoclast/gawker. With inimitable finesse and wit, Christopher Koulouris expresses a wry scape through his super-cool (somewhat tabloidesque) publication, S&V. An excellent read that will have you begging for more!

Q: With regard to your missives at S&V, are you a blogger, a journalist/writer or something else? Is the title ‘blogger’ pejorative now?

A: I like to think more than anything that I am a social commentator, an observer of sorts. I suppose that’s what most writers set out to do today but in the face of institutional demands, the saturation of the tabloids the quality of the work and I think to some degree the commitment of observation and continual provocation falters. On some level I like to think of myself as Hunter Thompson in the modern era, who goes on mad missions, a dash of social satire courtesy of Mark Twain and the existential angst of JD Salinger.

With regards to the idea of blogging being a bit of a pejorative past time, I think it has more to do with the over saturation of media and the short attention span of the public. If one perhaps makes an effort to be substantial, provocative and accessible (which is the one thing you have to definitely have to applaud most bloggers for…) then I think over time ‘blogging’ will become the new paradigm that seasoned writers will seek to affect. If on the other hand if most bloggers seek to restrict themselves to the color of Lindsay Lohan’s snot (as most do) then this only serves to further disorient the industry. Just because blogging is instant, doesn’t I think mean it should just be trivial and dismissive. I think that’s a slap to the educated and curious reader out there, who believe it or not actually exists in America.

Q: What are your main interests/favorite topics to write on?

A: I have a lot of interests, but the one thing that completely catches my imagination is what I like to call manners and etiquette or perhaps the lack of. I am continuously intrigued by the irony of being, the weird juxtapositions that go on religiously in the world. I mean the idea of the Vatican running a male prostitution racket is wicked or the idea that a homeless person in Los Angeles can still make a handsome living by acting as a buffer between the celebrity and the paparazzi is just salacious. What really intrigues me is how did we arrive at this moment and what does this suggest about the wider social/cultural dialectic? It’s kind of like the idea – what makes for good tragedy is the moment when you don’t know whether to laugh or cry.

Q: What is a fun trend that has ignited your interest lately in fashion/arts/social theory, etc.?

A: Fun trend? Well I am hopeful and intrigued by the idea that more media and to some degree art collectives, independent theater, producers, fashion designers are now pushing the envelope as to what constitutes as more contemplative and provocative work. I think more and more people are realizing that the sham and fantasy that most life in America is built on is an utter fabrication or a horrible Sunday picnic trip that has gone wrong in the desert. This has of course led to the extension of critical and provocative body of work that I think no longer tows the ‘party’ line but in fact questions and breeds its own aura.

The recent exhibit, or retrospective by David Halle and Richard Phillips- “Your history is not my history,’ of seminal artists in the 80’s was wonderful in the sense that it dared to say ‘Hey remember when we were artists back in the 80’s and we used to challenge authority, institutions and culture?” As opposed to the current mileu of meandering work as evidenced by the Armory show which had many artists strutting the planks as if they were fashion models or worse celebrities (cause that’s what Damien Hirst has taught us makes money and credibility) . . You just had to laugh, or maybe cry…

Q: What’s the coolest thing you’ve seen at Scope or the Armoury this week? Did NYC Fashion Week suck?

A: As I have reiterated, the Armory show pretty much sucked and as for Scope I didn’t have the heart to once again be disappointed. After all, Scope is the little sister to Armory and if Armory is too busy applying and re-applying her make up and checking for photo ops then one can only wonder what is happening at Scope? Actually, I sent out one of our writers to a party that they were hosting at the Standard and essentially the feedback I got was that it was a bunch of douche bag artists who were clambering for the camera flash. That’s gauche, I’m afraid. As for Fashion Week in NY? Another disappointment. Very few designers stood out for me. They are all copying each other and claiming that they are anti-celebrity (suddenly); meanwhile all you see is celebrity at their shows. Some of the more progressive and intriguing designers were Arise out of Africa (whom I adore), Diego Binetti, Bumsuk Choi’s mens collection for General Idea was phenomenal, Thuy and Tibli deeply sensitive and way above the rest, and my absolute favorite, Jill Stuart, was like an emancipated young woman with her legs spread wide open when that is she wanted to be… Frankly I was more beguiled by the collections in London which we covered. Pam Hogg, Ziad Ghanem, Mark Fast and the cleverness of Christopher Bailey’s collection of ‘Burberry Prorsum.’ The campaign was stellar.

Q: Who is your favorite (contemporaneous) thinker/writer? Who do you hate the most and why?

A: My favorite current thinker? I’m always curious by what Noam Chomsky, the linguistics intellectual, has to say. John Pilger the documentary film maker, because what goes on in the state, authority or behind it hints at what will be happening or not happening in the wider culture. I’m also very intrigued by what I like to call the pop thinkers, Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt, authors of Freakonomics (which kind of makes sense because I too am into freaky things) and I do enjoy Malcolm Gladwell. I very much enjoy how he draws attention to the seemingly apparent contradictions in what ever corridors he traverses in.

I also must admit for a while I paid attention to Nouriel Roubini before he became a pr stunt in over drive. He kind of predicted the financial meltdown we had back in 2008. As for whom do I hate. No one really- well I do dislike these hackers- Bill O Reilly, Sarah Palin, even to some degree Keith Oberman, John Stewart, Cooper Anderson. To me they appear as if they are being provocative, and edgy, but really they are media heads looking for the most ‘google hits,’ and essentially it always boils down to hyperbole and scant regard for what anything really means, how we got here or what this reflects. Then again they are working for the mainstream apparatus making lots of money and you have to appreciate at the end of the day they are well paid salesmen towing the party line. Just once I’d really like to see these guys offend their sponsors and question what really goes on. I think the public would get an erection.

Q: As a former trader and Wall Street alum, do you believe in ‘laissez faire capitalism’? What’s your fav asset class over the next year and why?

A: No I don’t believe in ‘laissez faire capitalism.’ That’s just a con game sold to the American public. Every time a big financial institution falters, they get bailed out, but every time a small nation or an individual falters- and they need help they are the first to cry out (or make sure their paid lobby contingent in Washington and the perceived media elite cries out on their behalf) – “Oh no, we can’t do that- that will make us socialists.” It’s offensive and farcical. I like to call it moving the goal posts when it suits you. The markets at the end of the day will come across bouts of inefficiency and locked in disregard for the greater public good and a sensitive and thoughtful society should address these concerns rather than neglecting them and holding themselves ransom to bankers, lobbyists, the pharmaceutical and health care industries. Middle class Americans living in white tents is not a sustainable idea, no matter how much fibs you lather them up about why they should consider themselves free. What does freedom really mean then, when you can’t even afford it, after all- “It’s only free as long as you can afford it.” As for my favorite asset class- I am afraid nothing intrigues me. The best bet a savvy trader or investor could make is in the underlying volatility in various financial classes.I wont go into the specifics, but a cursory regard of what’s off the radar at the moment and what’s historically had large volatile movements should have you possibly looking to exploit these situations. The Euro and European debt market would of have been stellar plays. I’d be looking to sell volatility there now after the fracas, but who knows if Italy or Spain default after Greece?

Q: What celeb would you most like to have your way with?

A: Frankly I don’t like most celebrities. They are offensive, rude, vapid and thoughtless. I would like to spend an evening with Lindsay Lohan, but I am afraid I might somehow end up liking her and have her calling me religiously every time her nose starts bleeding. I also don’t care for Perez Hilton, he has no business being a celebrity- he is a buffoon that has overstayed his welcome just like the other one. Talking of which, I would love to give Jon Gosselin a swift kick up the rear, but then again you have to realize he’s a fool who can’t help believing his own and the studio’s con game.

Of course there are thoughtful and enigmatic celebrities- Leonardo Di Caprio, Bjork, Tom Wolfe, Sasha Cohen Baron, various film directors, theater directors, writers- that I do admire and would very much enjoy a chance to meet.

Q: In your view, which ‘online publication’ sucks the most? Which is your fav?

A: I think it’s obvious it’s Gawker and NY Post. They are vapid entities that give scant regard as to what actually anything ever means. It’s just constant loud hysteria and stick beating. Another one that offends me is Guest of a Guest. I think it’s extraordinary that you can take a bunch of 20 somethings and convince them that if they tag their names at the bottom of some picture or are photographed by some celebrity photographer like Patrick McMullan that they too are now celebrities and wonderful people we should care about when in fact they are useless, unproductive and extremely selfish and destructive members of society. It’s a sham and I think they know it. I can’t wait for these kids to one day wake up to themselves. That said, I’m guilty of browsing and referencing their sites. Then again I think we are all guilty of eating the occasional Quarter Pounder.

Which is my fav? I always enjoy reading D-listed. The guy is straight up vulgar, rude and hilarious. He gives it to you without the pretension that so many others do. I also enjoy reading NY Mag (Daily Intel is amazing), ViceLand from time to time, NY Times Styles Section, the UK Spectator, the Atlantic, Cracked.com, Daily Mail for it vulgarness, i-D, Vanity Fair and Tattler are so kindred and educated; the Financial Times weekend culture section, Bomb Mag for thoughtful interviews, N+1 for their supposed intellectual ennui and whatever else comes my way from time to time. For pictures I love the Sartorialist.

Q: Who would you rather beat up: Noam Chomsky or Chris Hitchens?

A: Who would I rather beat up? – Obviously Christopher Hitchins. He’ s a neophyte and a hypocrite and a staunch supporter of aggressive right wing policy. Of course like others I suspect I might come to enjoy him if I were to ever meet him but I would be concerned that he too would call me every time he’s nose started bleeding or another brick landed in his living room. I have such pathos for obviously tainted human individuals, well to a point anyway…

Q: What’s your favorite quote?

A: “Just because you recognize me, doesn’t mean I recognize you.”

Check out: www.scallywagandvagabond.com

Zum dritten Mal lenkt die Kunsthalle Wien mit der Ausstellungsreihe Lebt und arbeitet in Wien die Aufmerksamkeit auf die vielseitige und eigenwillige Wiener Kunstszene.

Im Anschluß gab das VICE wiedermal dem Volk die Ehre anhand einer Party im MUMOK Cafe.

Dazu ein auf der Party aufgeschnapptes Gespräch:

I: “Ich möchte nach Hause gehen, ich bin viel zu müde für ne Party”

A: “Ja ist eh okay, ich werde aber hier bleiben, bin total in Stimmung”

I: “Ich will dich aber hier nicht allein lassen”

A: “Warum denn nicht?”

I: “Ja die Vice Leute.. hier sind ja alles nur Arschlöcher”

Text und Fotos von Christina Burger

Ein Kipferl Österreich und ein paar Häuser weiter Shoe Gaze aus den USA, ein Bericht über meine Lieblingsorte in West Smithfield/London, U-Bahnstation Farringdon.

Für Giggeher, die so wie ich nicht jedesmal bis spät nachts warten möchte, gibt es in London immer auch die Möglichket unter Tags zu Instore-Gigs in Plattenläden zu gehen. Mein Lieblingsplatten für Instore-Gigs ist ohne Zweifel der Pure Groove Recordstore in London. In den letzten Jahren habe ich dort bereits Bands wie Lykke Li, die Mystery Jets oder auch Metronomy für null Pfund und noch feiner, um eins zur Mittagspausenzeit, live erlebt.

“Scary Mansion” gazing@PureGrOOve

Heute, Ende Februar 2010 genoss ich Shoe Gaze-Rock der aus Brooklyn, New York angereisten Band “Scary Mansion Die fragile, zapplige, in einem eleganten pechschwarzen Seidenoverall gekleidete Sängerin Leah Hayes schaut hinter ihren schwarzen Stirnfransen, plus fast ellbogenlangem Schneewittchenhaar, heraus. Viele vergleichen sie mit Cat Power, aber viele haben recht, auch ich habe gleich an die wunderbare Cat Power gedacht, noch bevor ich zuhause nach dem Gig die Kritiken der anderen gelesen habe. Es ist das folkige, amerikanische Moment an “Scary Mansion”. Meine zweite Assoziation war Sonic Youth und die eingestreuten “UhUhUh”-Ausrufe erinnerten mich an den Doherty und einmal klangs auch wie ein Tiroler Jodler, oder war das ein Fünkchen Heimweh. Die Band präsentierte eine wirklich fabelhafte Eklektik.

Das Kipferl

Ein paar Meter vor dem Gig, ortsbezogen wie auch zeitlich, habe ich bei einem Café mit dem Namen “Kipferl” vorbeigeschaut. Wollte da schon längers mal hin, war aber vor und nach den Gigs bis jetzt immer on the run. Heute habe ich es mal ins Kipferl geschafft, einem österreichischen Beiserl. Die Bedienung war Burgenländerin, sowie Journalistikstudentin an der University of Arts in Elephant&Castle. Ich hatte eine Linzertorte und einen Verlängerten plus eine kleine Milkaschokolade. Was es noch so gab: eine große Sachertorte, eine kleine Sachertorte, Mannerschnitten, Mozartkugeln, Almdudler, Krensenf, Käse aus Vorarlberg, Wein aus dem Burgenland. Im Kipferl Catering Menu heißts sympathisch urig: “open sandwiches are the alpine version of a ploughman’s lunch”. Die Kundschaft bestand aus ÖsterreicherInnen und alten englischen Ladies. Im Hintergrund hörte man Ambros über den Hofa singen, “schau, da liegt a Leich im Rinnsal, ‘s Bluat rinnt in Kanal lalala”. Ich fands super.