Auxiliary Magazine April 09

MUSIC + FASHION
combichrist . the prodigy

KMFDM . marching dynamics
julien-k . synapscape . net labels . DAF
fluevog . kitchen orange . jane doe latex
futurstate . catwalk tragedy
spring fashion . purr fect pineapples
AUXILIARY april 2009
contents
on the cover
combichrist : 18
music : 23
fashion : 38
Photographer : Jennifer Link

Wardrobe, Makeup,
and Hair for stage
Model : Andy LaPlegua
editorial
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24 music reviews
KMFDM, Marching Dynamics, Synapscape,
DAF, :wumpscut:, and Femme Fatality
27 my label is the internet
28 editor music picks
28 mix tape
editors letter
mission statement
dont worry its just a phase
beauty
lifestyle
guyliner
Tom Stack of The Rockstar Suicides
recreates some of musics classic looks
12 loose eye shadow
what are the best options out there?
13 true neuromance
android beauty
14 faux hair inc.
a style guide to faux hair
29 the PinUp
Steffanie Sherwood in Purrfect Pineapples
and Fluevog
33 my life as a goth girl
34 summer festivals
35 decorating on a dime
refreshing your space for spring
36 Absinthe
the green goddness and her star called
wormwood
37 dear chrissie
media
16 film primer :
post-apocalyptic cinema
17 cyberpunk NOW!
fashion
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48
catwalk tragedy
style : MILITARY
99 luftballons
synthetic organism
the future of fashion is sleek sophisticated
cyberware for the cool nights of spring
59 where to buy
music
18 on tour with Combichrist...

23 guest music reviews
Amir Derakh of Julien-K and Michael
Morton aka Displacer
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april 2009 AUXILIARY
editor s letter
mission statement
Welcome to Auxiliary Magazine issue number three, my personal favorite so far. Im

happy to say that each issue weve done seems to be better than the last. But this one
I feel has taken a bigger leap than the others. I think a lot of things have contributed
to this feeling. Firstly, we have a lot of new people on board this issue. This issue
has a new photographer, Jessica Banks, contributing a full-blown photo editorial with
designs by Jane Doe Latex and a handful of new writers. Second has to be the content. This issue brings our first music photo editorial featuring, I could not think of
a better first, Combichrist. Weve also been able to include some fashion designers
that have branched out to a wider audience while still remaining unique and keeping
their alternative edge. Lastly, and maybe this is why this issue really feels so different, is that the whole team of editors and contributors that make up Auxiliary have
been working together for a few issues now. Its starting to feel like a family! Its a
great feeling to work together with so many creative and amazing people and in the
end have an awesome result. Im guessing its a combination of all three of these, or
maybe its simply, threes a charm. In any case I truly believe you have our best issue
yet ahead of you. As far as themes go, this one is all about music and fashion, the
roots of alternative culture and Auxiliary Magazine. It also has themes of spring and
the future. With a handful of spring themed articles, including one on spring cleaning and a real green drink, Absinthe. With our PinUp featuring the fun, fresh, and
perfect for spring designs of Purrfect Pineapples. And with a fashion editorial that
blends spring with the future showcasing sleek cyberware designs. Moving onto the
future there is a film primer about post-apocalyptic films, an article on the state of
cyberpunk literature now, an article on new innovative types of record labels, and a
beauty guide for androids. So like always, enjoy, and thank you for your support.
Auxiliary Magazine. Auxiliary = alternative, supplementary, to provide what is missing, to give support.
by Gia C. Manalio-Bonaventura
We have always had a love for the dark, the different, the unique, the creative. But
from all sides weve heard what we love is on its way out, is suffering, is dying, is
dead. Today an alternative aesthetic is seen more than ever. Yet the core, the base,
the scene (gasp!); everyone is telling us is in a sad state. Reality is what you make
it.
When I was sixteen, I dyed part of my hair bright pink and upon seeing it, my mother
cried. I mean cried like I had just killed the family pet or driven the car through
Grandmas living room. What would people think of her little girl who was once
so quiet and shy, played the flute, and got good grades? What would people think of
her, the mother of this freaky pink-haired girl?
Our goal is to provide high quality fashion editorials, photographs, and articles;
unique reviews and insights on the best music out there; and to create discussion and
passion about alternative lifestyles. There is a lot of amazing and creative stuff happening. We hope to find it, highlight it, and encourage it to grow.
It wasnt long before she found out what people would think when she hosted a Tupperware-type party with many of her closest acquaintances. When I walked into the
room, conversation stopped, or at least conversation that didnt involve that tiny part
of my hair. A couple of the ladies liked it. Some said they were glad their daughters
didnt have pink hair. All of them told my mother it was just a phase.
And that is why weve created Auxiliary Magazine; an online magazine dedicated to
fashion, music, and lifestyle with a darker aesthetic. There are no other boundaries
than that. That is the strong point of alternative culture; and we hope to include it
all.
dont worry its just a phase
And that is a lot of ground to cover. So contribute! Send us your fashion, your music,
your events, your opinions, your projects, your ideas. This magazine isnt for a select
few, we dont know it all, this magazine is for you and what we all love.
After a while, my folks came to believe that maybe all the kids were doing it. But
the truth was all the other kids werent doing it. If they were, I would have been a lot
more popular. It wasnt about the other kids; it was about me. When I was in elementary school and junior high, I followed all the trends, but always had my own little
twist. Later in life, I put on black clothes, ripped fishnets, big boots, and smeared
black eyeliner. There was good reason for my parents to believe that I would give up
this style as I had the others.
Staff
Contributors
Photographs/Illustrations
This time things were different. I had found a style through magazines, music, and
music videos which made me feel comfortable in my own skin. Well, at least as
comfortable as you can be in your angsty teen years. In doing so, I had found friends
that accepted me for who I was. They were punks, new wavers, deadheads, and one
guy who even wore a bathrobe to school everyday his sophomore year. It was like
we had found a uniform; an alternative suit, no matter which genre we picked. We
wanted to say that there was more to beauty than what convention told us. Through
our style, we expressed that everyone had a right to be who they were and that wasnt
going to change. Another thing that wasnt going to change was that we wanted to be
taken seriously and make our mark. We were going to make a difference.
Editor in Chief
Jennifer Link
Aaron Andrews
Melanie Beitel
Keith Bergeron
Meagan Breen
Chrissie
Luke Copping
Amir Derakh
EJTower
Mike Kieffer
Alex Kourelis
Jennifer Link
Gia C. Manalio-Bonaventura
Rachel Mazurek
Paul Morin
M. Morton
Sally Reardon
Lizz Schumer
Vanity Kills
Photographers
Jennifer Link www.jennifer-link.com
Luke Copping www.lukecopping.com
Jessica Banks modelmayhem.com/existence
Sincerely, Jennifer Link
contributors
Fashion Editor
Meagan Breen
Music Editor
Mike Kieffer
Associate Editor
Luke Copping
Copy Editor
Keith Bergeron
www.auxiliarymagazine.com
email : info@auxiliarymagazine.com
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Logo Design
Melanie Beitel
Layout Design
Jennifer Link
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Photographs on 12 and 13
Luke Copping
Luke Copping
model : Melanie Beitel
Illustration on 17
James S. Cole www.angels2zombies.com
Illustration on 28
Maki Naro www.page8productions.com
Photograph on 35
Jennifer Link
Photograph on 36
Luke Copping
Adam Au www.adamkau.com
Jennifer Link
E D ITO R IA L
Within a couple of years, I got seven more, my left full sleeve is almost done. All the
while, I was successful in publishing. My books did well and my authors praised my
work. I was dedicated, literate, enthusiastic, and worked extra hours because I took
pride in my work and wanted to make their manuscripts as fantastic as possible. Im
pretty sure they didnt picture me with my tattoos and piercings, sometimes with hair
falls or dread extensions in an almost colorless wardrobe sitting in a cube decorated
with Voltaire posters and music festival passes, and Combichrist playing in the background. In fact, I know they didnt because after I left the job, I sent many authors
my wedding photos (in which I thought I looked super conservative for me) and they
admitted their shock. Shock at my appearance, Im sure, but Im also sure the shock
was that someone with my appearance could actually be a very competent part of the
publishing industry, or any professional endeavor for that matter.
My coworkers who saw me daily confirmed my suspicion. One woman, whom I
became particularly close to, told me that I defied any preconception of goth she
had had. She was confused that I led this lifestyle, yet worked hard, was friendly
and bubbly, and liked animals. She told me I gave her hope that her goth teenage
niece would grow up to be a productive member of society. And that wasnt the first
time I had that experience. At a graduate seminar a few years before this encounter,
after I finished reading my proposal Vampires, the Human Condition, and the Way
We Grew Up, a student came up to me and confessed that she and her family worried about a goth in her family, but my thesis had given her hope. She had hoped
we could chat and I could assure her that the future of her family member would be
just fine. I wanted to jump up and down and scream that looking alternative or not
always following the norm does not damn you for life. In fact, it could often make
you original and creative. But I had to refrain, I was after all, despite my body mods
and my semi-autobiographical reading, in a professional situation.
What about my personal life? my mother would always ask, What type of man is
going to find your tattoos attractive? The answer is a man who likes women with
tattoos and who probably has some of his own. My husband, the most wonderful
man Ive ever been with (and my parents will be the first to agree with that assessment, and are just fine with his tattoos) loves my tattoos. He encourages me to get
more as he, a RN and environmental maintenance engineer, works on his body suit.
Ill admit that by the time high school was over, some had given up their phases,
including bathrobe boy. At the end, I may not have had pink hair, but I still embraced
the alternative and darker things in life. Despite my mothers fears, this hadnt led
me down the wrong path. My personal taste did not inhibit me from graduating with
good grades, ambition, and entrance to New York University.
Right now as I type this, I am thinking how tomorrow I will be subbing in the middle
school I work at. Part of my reason for being a teacher is that I want to help kids
like myself, who found out early that they were different and werent sure how to
accept themselves. I want them to show them that it is okay to be yourself. Imagine
a childs reaction when I first took off my jacket to reveal my ink or the day I wore
platform boots. My school ID hangs from a lanyard with skulls on it. I understand
the system, though, and I do dress and act appropriately. But I have these little things
that allow my personal sense of style and taste to show through. The kids respect
this and in turn, act respectfully in my classes. What is even more important than
any tangible item is the fact that I show respect for each and every student, no matter
who they are.
I remember the weekend I came home from school looking like I had robbed Robert
Smiths makeup case. By that time, I had bought my first pair of Doc Martens and
wore them faithfully. My wardrobe was quite a bit more New York punk and I was
full of stories about CBGBs, Trash and Vaudeville, and Washington Square Park, of
protests, job opportunities, and dancing all night. I thought my mother, and a lot of
the folks in my smallish town, were going to have a heart attack. Everyone was sure
that when I graduated and went out into the real world, I would give up my lifestyle.
After college I returned to my hometown. I had lost the white makeup but pretty
much nothing else. I got my first job in an office and became an office manager
where I was required to be professional. I also got my first facial and belly button
piercing around the same time.
So what do I think about my phase now that Im nearly 40 years old? Well, I just
bought a very cute corset and Tripp arm warmers. Tomorrow night Ill touch up my
black dye job, and not just because Im covering the gray. I dont really think about
it, this is simply who I am. The people in my life, both professionally and personally,
have accepted this and I believe they are actually proud of the person I have become
and the person I continue to grow into.
As time went on, I got better jobs with more responsibility and that were better suited
to my interests and education. Eventually, I landed in the world of publishing, which
is where I really wanted to be. I then got my first tattoo in the middle of my shoulders.
Let us know what you think!

We think it is important that alternative culture
has a voice on important and current topics.
Our editorial section is for your opinions.

email : editorial@auxiliarymagazine.com
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Guyliner
Tom Stack of
The Rockstar Suicides
recreates some of musics classic looks
photographer : Luke Copping

makeup : Rachel Mazurek
hair : Jennifer Buscaglia
model : Tom Stack
LOOSE EYE SHADOW
BEAUTY
what are the best options out there?

by Rachel Mazurek
NYX
NYX Chrome Eye Shadow in Sunny Day
available at www.nyxcosmetics.com . $5
NYX Chrome Eyeshadows are available in 60 different shades that generally lean towards bright and vibrant tones. This
loose shadow provides smooth, even coverage and goes on quite easily. It is also rather easy to blend when applied dry, but
does not seem to reach its full potential of vibrancy if done that way. The product performs extremely well when applied
with a slightly damp brush. The color is brighter, more vibrant, and takes on an iridescent, almost metallic quality. However,
there is one minor downside to the product; the powder is extremely light and loose, which can cause some dusting and
spread for those less experienced in using products like this. While it isnt as saturated as some other brands, the affordable
price and wide range of color options makes this product a bargain. NYX Chrome Eyeshadows are a useful addition to the
makeup kit of any adventurous everyday user.
True Neuromance
by Vanity Kills
B E A UTY
beauty picks to turn you into an android
Scientifically fictitious glamour designed for wannabe fembots who dream of being
an amalgamation of flesh and technology. Products intended for a clique composed
of girls who smile and say thank you after being compared to plastic fashion dolls.
Dystopian future chic suiting the needs of fearless women warriors who need to look
their best while hacking into mainframes, shooting zombies atop an armored vehicle,
or leading a rebellion against alien overlords. Bold hues adorning the eyelids of
luminous street samurai who hide both strawberry flavored Pocky AND switchblades
within the confines of their Hello Kitty backpacks. Enter the high tech, low life,
artificially sweetened world of cybergoth beauty. Please make sure to check those
hideous monster fur leg warmers and dollar store swimming goggles at the door.
flawless skin for post-human perfection

HD Microfinish Powder - Make Up For Ever
Suzi Q Cosmetics
Eye Dust in Deep Sea
available at www.suziqcosmetics.com . $15

This product line is extremely pigmented and available in a number of unique colors and shades. Suzi Q Eye Dusts apply
evenly and smooth, even after picking up a very small amount of product. This is great for those concerned with getting the
most bang for their buck. This eye dust can be applied either damp or dry with very little difference with the overall look.
The only difference that I noticed was a very slight shift in tint, depending on how you apply it. The dry application leans
towards a blue tone, while a damp application results in a very slight and beautiful green tone. Applied damp, the makeup
seems to set very well, whereas a dry application is easily smudged. This could lead to a small problem for those with
slightly unsteady hands. Overall, this is a very high quality product, and one that could easily find its way into the kits of
both professional artists as well as casual users.
Urban Decay
available at www.sephora.com . $30

Androids are idealized due to their lack of what us humans perceive as flaws. Cyborg
ladies are never plagued by pesky acne, wrinkles, or ginormous pores. Biological
females attempt to replicate the illusion of having a faultless face by mastering the
fine art of digital photo retouching. Alas, you cant Photoshop yourself in real life.
Thusly, applying a powder that imitates a cameras soft focus lens effect is as close
as youre going to get. Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder is designed to
combat and camouflage complexion faults such as blemishes and discoloration. It
is suitable for all skintones and functions as a mattifier, giving your face a uniform
tone. Formulated with camera whores in mind, Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish
Powder prepares you for your close up. I recently wore this product whilst modeling
in a fashion show. The powder was lightly dusted on my face prior to the application
of a bright eyeshadow. Being light and airy, it lasted all afternoon and into the night,
withstanding the harsh stage lights and hours of running around prior to the shows
start. My skin looked and felt like porcelain, which epitomized a synthetic sexy.
Loose Pigment in Graffiti
available at www.urbandecay.com . $20

One of the first things that you will notice about Urban Decays Loose Pigment collection is their innovative packaging and
application. Unlike many of the brands that feature an internal sifting screen in the jar, the loose pigment tube contains a very
nice, small applicator which most consumers will find handy in keeping the mess to a minimum, though most professionals
will probably cut it off. These pigments looking similar whether being applied either damp or dry. Each loose pigment is
extremely easy to blend and provides a wonderfully silky coverage. This particular product from Urban Decay is available
in twelve colors, including some bright electric tones. There are also some very nice metallic colors in this line. These
pigments are definitely built for those with rock star aspirations. While the price may be higher than most lines, rest assured
that you will absolutely get what you pay for. Urban Decay offers extremely high quality products and is worth being
included in most kits. The primary downside to the collection is that with only twelve colors currently available, you might
yourself wishing that they had a bit more to offer in the bright, warmer tones.
You definitely get what you pay for with all of these product lines, but each one is a standout in its price bracket. I was
most pleased however, with the raw quality of Suzi Q Cosmetics, which provides excellent coverage and color for a very
reasonable price. NYX Cosmetics are a great option for those looking to experiment with color at an affordable price.
Finally, Urban Decay is an excellent line with a high quality product, and while more expensive and limited in color selection,
their innovative and hip packaging does bring a new dimension to this type of cosmetic.
Nail Polish in Freja - Zoya
gunmetal nails
available at www.artofbeauty.com . $6
Gunmetal nail varnish will have to hold you over until the day when you can wholly
copy Molly Millions and opt for surgically implanted razors placed under your fingernails. Meanwhile, don two coats of a sleek silver gray polish, such as Zoya Nail
Polish in Freja for a truly neuromantic manicure.
post apocalyp-chic
Animal Instincts Variety Eyeshadow Kit - Color On
available at www.coloronpro.com . $20
Color On Animal Instincts Variety Eyeshadow Kit does for your lids what a tightly
laced camouflage Deadlygirlz corset does for your waistline. The kit consists of
five transferrable eyeshadow applicators, setting powder, and a small brush. Im
partial to the camouflage, but each package also contains one leopard and two zebra applicators. The camo shadow marries wonderfully with shredded post nuclear
war-esque ensembles suited for surviving amongst the ruins of civilization while
defeating hordes of flesh eating mutants. Warning: Might not protect you from actual
radiation!
futuristic feline
Hello Kitty Eyeshadow x 4 in Too Dolly - MAC Cosmetics
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barbie lips
Lipstick and Lustreglass - MAC Cosmetics
available at www.maccosmetics.com . $14 each
Pink lips for girls that are just as influenced by the plastic fantastic world of Barbie as
they are by mechanical humanoid beauties of the distant future. These Technicolor
tarts pay homage to the SCI FI-esque idealized female form, while maintaining an air
of playfulness, so an attraction to the queen of all things fake, fashionable, and envy
inspiring shouldnt come as a surprise to anyone. Rock a fabulous fuchsia shade like
MAC Lipstick in Girl About Town while dancing to Icon of Coils Shallow Nation
at the club or in the privacy of your room in your underwear. Top of with high shine
pearlized pink gloss, such as MAC Lustreglass in Venetian for that extra dance floor
visibility.
putting the goth back in cybergoth

Lip Attitude Star in Audacious Violet - Sephora Brand
available at www.sephora.com . $12
Perhaps you feel that Barbie epitomizes all that is evil and the mere thought of pink
makes you want to instantaneously puke. Youre jonesing to bring back the essence
of goth to cybergoths future perfect neon empire. Sephora Brands Lip Attitude Star
lipstick in Audacious Violet is half lipstick, half gloss, and all pristine purple pout
perfection. For chicks that are so over black lipstick, yet would gladly choose death
before letting a tube of anything pink come within a five mile radius of their mouth,
this shimmering rich berry shade is bound to cause a scene, in a good way. Warning:
When opting for a vibrant lippy shade, choose a simpler, more classic eye look in
order to avoid being mistaken for a domestic abuse victim.
haute hempitera
Magic Dust in Empress and Elf - Lime Crime
available at www.limecrimemakeup.com . $12 each
Futurist architecture, technology and now, fashion, draws influence from insects.
Hive like office buildings, bombardier beetles aiding research in the field of aircraft
gas turbine engine development, and Lip Services Insecticide line have all been
inspired by those creepy invertebrates. While I am not about to suggest that you trap
bioluminescent beetles and rub their internal organs all over your face in order to
glow in the dark at the club, I will urge you to take beauty cues from bugs. Using the
Insecticide Metamorphosis Mini Skirt as inspiration, gently tap Lime Crime Magic
Dust in Empress onto your entire eyelid with a slightly dampened MAC 239 brush.
Clean your brush and follow up by adding Lime Crime Magic Dust in Elf to the lower
lash line using the same method as described above.
available at www.maccosmetics.com . $38

MAC Cosmetics Hello Kitty Eyeshadow x 4 in Too Dolly is a pressed eyeshadow
quad that pays homage to the Japanese influence on cyber culture. Try Too Dolly
on the outer lid, blended into Romping on the inner lid. Apply a generous amount
Now put down your dog eared William Gibson novel, remove yourself from the enof Stately Black to the outer crease and finish off by using Yogurt as a browbone
gulfing depths of cyberspace social networking sites and be the Idoru of the bar.
highlight. Youll be constantly asked if you just stepped off the streets of Harajuku.
Perhaps your trend setting droid dolly look will persuade Gwen Stefani to pay you
tons of money, if you consider being a part of her entourage.
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Faux Hair Inc.
B E A UTY
a style guide to faux hair
by Meagan Breen and Melanie Beitel

Tired of your hairs styling limitations? Bored of wearing your dread falls? The
world of synthetic hair can open you up to many more hair style options that includes
much more than just dread falls. When incorporating your real hair with synthetic,
loose hair and bun covers, you can create a large array of unique looks. This DIY article will show you just one of the many hairstyles you can create. The advantage to
using synthetic hair in hair styling is that you can create temporary new looks without
having to commit to changing your own hair!
The possibilities are endless with a little imagination, time, and patience, so have
fun and experiment! Say good-bye to the hair blahs and hello to many hair compliments!
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what you will need

Synthetic Hair
Synthetic hair is non-human hair made of artificial, hair-like fibers. Look for the kind
that comes packaged loose and is not attached to any material, tracking, or hair accessory. It can be found in a variety of natural and unnatural hair colors. For this hair
style you will need to purchase two loose, bulk packages of kanekalon or tayokalon
fiber hair at your local beauty supply store. You can also order from a hair supply
website, such as www.doctoredlocks.com. Depending on length and brand name you
choose to purchase, bulk hair can range in cost from $2 to $4 per bag. The loose hair
needs to be braided, by you, into four separate braids before it can be incorporated
into your hair. We used blue hair to make our braids, but feel free to experiment with
whatever color you like!
Bobby Pins
Bobby pins are a girls best friend! Make sure to get bobby pins that match your own
hair color so they are camouflaged. One package of bobby pins will be more than
enough to help secure all the hair for this style.
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Section your hair into ponytails high on top of your head, leaving two front pieces
loose to frame your face. Twist the ponytails into equal sized buns and secure with
bobby pins. The buns need to be at the very top of your head for the best possible
appearance and comfort. These hair buns will be the foundation for the synthetic
bun covers.
Bun Covers
Bun covers are synthetic or human hair sewn onto mesh-like bases with an elastic
drawstring closure. The bun cover is then attached over your own hair bun and secured by pulling the elastic cord closed. You should buy bun covers that match your
own hair color as closely as possible. Bun covers will range from $10 to $15 per
piece and can be found at the same locations as synthetic hair. It is best to buy two
bun covers that are the same style (curly, straight, wavy, etc), length, and color shade
because you will be putting your hair in pigtails for this style. We recommend a bun
cover with a drawstring closure as it is easier to install over your own hair bun.
Accessories
You can use barrettes, bows, ribbons, or what-have-you to hide any flaws in the hair
style as well as to jazz up your do! For this particular style we would recommend
flowers to balance out the final look; you can use as many or as few as you prefer. A
good place to find quality synthetic flowers would be your local chain craft store.
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Place the covers over your own hair buns and secure them to your buns with bobby
pins. This is the base from which you will build the hairstyle.
It is time to use the four separate braids you made out of the synthetic loose hair. Attach braids with bobby pins under the front (towards the face) part of the bun covers.
Put two braids on each side, making sure to hide the ends you are attaching under
the bun covers.
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Criss-cross the remaining two braids over on top of your head (creating an X), loop
them on the sides of your face, and then pin the braid ends back under the bun covers.
The placement of these hair pieces gives a geisha-like feel to the style.
Take a braid from each side and make loops on the front side of your face, then over
and back to the top of your head. The braids should rest on the top of your head between the bun covers. The braid ends should hang down in the back and be secured
with bobby pins.
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Accessorize! We used black silk flowers, yet any sort of hair accouterments can be
added. Be aware of hair accessories placement, as it is key in achieving this hairstyles
desired effect. The synthetic flowers pictured on Melanie were incorporated in the
front and top of the braided pieces to enhance a geisha-like feel to the final hair
style.
film primer :
Post-Apocalyptic Cinema
MED I A
by Luke Copping
Escape from New York
directed by : John Carpenter
1981
There are a few great director/actor combos in the world of blockbuster cinema:
Scorsese/De Niro, Spielberg/Hanks, Burton/Depp, but genre cinema has its great
team-ups as well. One of the greatest examples is John Carpenter and Kurt Russell.
Russells gruff, one-eyed convict hero, Snake Pliskin, is one of those characters that
gets people thinking. Even after 27 years since the film has been released, Snake
Pliskin is about to have a comic book series dedicated to him. This film is far superior
to the overproduced sequel, Escape from L.A..
With the number of films looking at post-apocalyptic scenarios slated for upcoming
release, such as The Road and 2012, Auxiliary thought it was time to look back at the
films that look forward. In our ongoing examination of subcultural archetypes it is
cinema examining what might take place after the end times that provides us a unique
opportunity to examine these archetypes in interesting and speculative permutations.
Some of these examples take the form of cult films with a humorous outlook, while
others take a more serious cinematic view. Regardless of perspective, there a many
options available to explore.
Hell Comes to Frogtown
directed by : Donald G Jackson and R.J. Kizer
1987
Starring professional wrestling and B-movie legend Roddy Piper as Sam Hell, Hell
Comes to Frogtown is a campy take on the post-apocalyptic adventure film, complete
with a definite sex-comedy twist. The bad special effects and dialogue cannot stop
this film from being ridiculously entertaining.
Wild Zero
directed by : Tetsuro Takeuchi
2000
Zombies, aliens, explosions, violence, and the true meaning of rock and roll! Wild
Zero is a hyperactive and memorable Japanese road movie set in the zombie infested
bad lands of post-apocalyptic Japan. Starring Japanese rock superstars Guitar Wolf
and number of other memorable characters, not much else needs to be said about this
movie other than that there is a drinking game to go along with it.
The Road Warrior

directed by : George Miller
1981
Mel Gibson stars in this sequel to Mad Max, launching his U.S. career. The Road
Warrior follows the breakdown of civilization from the first film to an even more
extreme point. Fuel is scarce, and only clusters of civilization and marauding bikers,
led by the awesomely named Lord Humungus, are left to scavenge the wastelands for
food and supplies. The films desert scenery and post-technological imagery has become the visual template by which many other post-apocalyptic settings are made.
Delicatessen
directed by : Marc Caro & Jean-Pierre Jeunet
1991
One can see the stylistic vision that Jeunet uses to great effect in his later films, City
of Lost Children and Amelie, begin to take shape in Delicatessen. Set in a world
where food has become so rare that it has become a viable currency. Dominique
Pinion plays a clown that moves into a building run by a butcher with a sinister plan
to provide fresh meat to his tenants. Jeunet melds a twisted, dark atmosphere with a
lighthearted and almost childlike appreciation for the different in one of his best and
earliest feature outings.
Stalker
directed by : George Miller
1979
The cold and distant feel of Tarkovskys film is notable for long slow takes and deliberate imagery implying a world that has decayed from what we might know now.
While the dialogue relies more on philosophical discussion about personal wants and
desires as well as mans place in the universe, the imagery and plot are rich enough
to carry this film. Stalker should be seen by anyone serious about post-apocalyptic
film.
Six String Samurai

directed by : Lance Mungia
1998
After nuclear war decimates the now Russian controlled United States, Elvis, the
king of the last free city, Lost Vegas, is dead. Enter Buddy, a guitar slinging samurai
with a resemblance to another famous deceased rocker. Six String Samurai is a low
budget martial arts masterpiece with a soundtrack by the Red Elvises. This movie
takes a look at post apocalyptic culture from another point of view. Rather than the
leather clad sado-masochism survivalist style that movies like the Road Warrior rely
on, Mungias film focuses on surf rock and rockabilly visuals to craft a world where
roving gangs of bowlers haunt the desert and Death fronts a metal band.
12 Monkeys
directed by : Terry Gilliam
1995
Gilliams time-line hopping odyssey is a mind bending and stylized adaptation of
Chris Markers La Jate. The intricate dynamic between co-stars Brand Pitt and
Bruce Willis is seamless as they encounter each other multiple times in the past as
well as in the dreary underground future society. Humor, madness, delusion, and
the recurrent nature of time are all topics touched on in this film. Gilliams show of
restraint in his style gives this particular apocalypse an extremely authentic feel.
Nausica of the Valley of the Winds

directed by : Hayao Miyazaki
1984
Like many of Miyazakis films, this one has an ecological and pacifistic subtext that
makes it one of the more hopeful entries into the genre of post-apocalyptic cinema.
Nausica contains all the elements that make Miyazakis movies great; emotion, stellar animation, action, and the courage to not back off from infusing an animated film
with realism, trauma, and real world themes. Miyazaki fills this film with optimistic
but realistic portrayals of war mongering and environmental devastation in a world
where most of the earth is covered by a toxic jungle infested with giant insects.
Tank Girl
directed by : Rachel Talaly
1995
Rock and roll, violence, comic book humor, and Malcolm McDowell are all the elements needed for a perfect cult film cocktail. Based on Jaime Hewletts enormously
influential comic series of the same name, Tank Girl was notoriously re-written by
the production studio and several elements of the original script was lost. However, it
is still one of the finest movies to watch while drinking a whole case of beer.
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by EJTower
Establishment science fiction in the early 1980s was much like the Detroit automakers of the same time, producing terribly inefficient dinosaurs that no one wanted
to buy and deeply engaged in a campaign of self-delusion about its own growing
irrelevance. It was in this decay of giants and in the rise of new communication
technology that a group of young writers found a niche of inspiration that would later
become the movement known as cyberpunk.
Outwards, along the newly formed network of British Broadcasting Service bulletin boards and office fax machines, these young writers launched a guerrilla attack
on the establishment. A single page front-and-back literary criticism newsletter,
titled Cheap Truth, fueled by word of mouth and bands of DIY mimeograph pirates,
worked to cut the industry to size and berate them for what they had done to the art.
In the ensuing years, The Movement, as they called themselves at that time, grew in
number and popularity, offering encouragement to the other writers that were daring
to reach into the brave new territory largely ignored by the publishing world. The
whole network held together by the growth in computer technology that would later
become the web that we know.
These young writers, Bruce Sterling, Rudy Rucker, Lewis Shiner, at the core of The
Movement were in search of a new aesthetic; one that would be relevant to the world
in which they lived, an aesthetic that would be an answer to the dark shadow of The
Cold War and growing power of multi-national corporations. They found that answer
in 1983, in the noir prose of William Gibsons debut novel, Neuromancer. Here was
a definitive reworking of the symbols of our future. Gone were the rocket ships, the
spacesuits, toothpaste food, and monorail trains of a space age that never happened.
In their place, Gibsons Neuromancer, gave us a vision of a world rife with corruption and technology advancing beyond our control, a vision of a world engaged in
the wholesale destruction of the earth and a deliberate blurring of the line between
man and machinery.
hard thing to think about, but its the truth. It wont go away because we cover our
eyes.
With Snow Crash Stephenson doesnt cover his eyes. Instead in his work, which
would later be termed post-cyberpunk, the protagonist, a would-be lab rat of old cyberpunk, learns to make use of the same technology used by the powerful to protect
the innocent and maintain social order. This positive view of technology was seen
by many literary critics as a major break into a new genre, but in reality it is merely
the other side of the cyberpunk coin that was ignored by the earlier writers. Other
notable authors whose work fleshed out this new perspective in the cyberpunk movement include none other than Bruce Sterling himself in the Hugo nominated Holy
Fire in 1996, Ian McDonalds Necroville, and then in 2003 Cory Doctorows Down
and Out in the Magic Kingdom.
Cyberpunk is the aesthetic of the post-industrial age, of our age, and it was born in
the dark industrial language of Neuromancer,

The drug hit him like an express train, a white-hot column of light
mounting his spine from the region of his prostate, illuminating the sutures of his
skull with x-rays of short-circuited sexual energy. His teeth sang in their individual
sockets like tuning forks, each one pitch-perfect and clear as ethanol. His bones,
beneath the hazy envelope of flesh, were chromed and polished, the joints lubricated
with a film of silicone. Sandstorms raged across the scoured floor of his skull, generating waves of high thin static that broke behind his eyes, spheres of purest crystal,
expanding... The anger was expanding, relentless, exponential, riding out behind the
betaphenethylamine rush like a carrier wave, a seismic fluid, rich and corrosive.
The expansion of post-cyberpunk narratives have lead many to think that cyberpunk
must be now and forever dead, but the new ideas found under post-cyberpunk are
really only expansions made upon a much larger conception of what it is to be cyberpunk. Cyberpunk is about understanding technological control, and the various ways
in which we are deeply intertwined with our technological world for-better, as in
post-cyberpunk narrative, or for-worse, as in traditional cyberpunk narrative.
By the early 1990s the movement had hit its stride. Literary editorials began announcing the death throws of Cyberpunk. Lewis Shiner, author of the formative
cyberpunk novel Frontera, wrote in his Confessions of An Ex-Cyberpunk (1991),
that he was fed up with the street-wise, leather-jacketed, amphetamine-loving protagonists that other writers had turned into a stagnant fiction formula. The effects
of commoditization by the cultural business world weighed as heavily on cyberpunk
as it had on punk, and would later on goth subculture. Yet, in 1992 the old formula
would be challenged by the publication of the first ground breaking cyberpunk novel
of the decade, Snow Crash by Neil Stephenson.
All throughout the last twenty-five years technology has continued to advance; the
world has not been any kinder to the cyberpunk authors than it was to the authors
that penned the first rocket ship dramas. The future does not politely contain itself
to being like the stories we write. Though, unlike the space age authors who refused
to accept their irrelevance in the information age, cyberpunk continues to evolve. In
2003 William Gibson stole the vanguard position again with Pattern Recognition,
and then again in 2007 with Spook Country, both novels are definitively cyberpunk
novels in theme and scope, but they are different in that they are set in the present day.
The evolutionary step here might not be obvious to those who cant remember a time
before the Internet, satellite television, or Ronald Regan. To us, all cyberpunk stories
look like overly dramatic versions of the world outside. This is the evolutionary step
recognized by William Gibson: we are all living in a cyberpunk dystopia now, with
all the things that it implies, for better or for worse.
Under the old cyberpunk formula the world of unchecked technological acceleration
is destined to result in an anarchic dystopia where humanity would become lab rats in
the experiments of the powerful, or as Bruce Sterling put it in his essay, Cyberpunk
in the Nineties,

The idea that, under these circumstances (technological acceleration),
Human Nature is somehow destined to prevail against the Great Machine, is simply
sillyAnything that can be done to a rat can be done to a human being...This is a
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It looks like youve got a long tour ahead, US then Europe; do you enjoy being
on tour?
Andy - Yes and no.
strippers but not from the pro-moter. [laughs] And some accidental midgets in the
audience, I guess.
Joey Our rider is like always, when put together and like brainstormed before a tour,
were like, hey, is there anything you need to add to the rider? And its when were
home for a little while and probably eating healthy and were like, yeah, how about
some Nutrigrain bars, or this cereal? And every once in a while they get us everything, and today is one of those days, you walk in there and youre like, Oh my god,
they got us everything that was on our rider! And the only things we are going to use
is all the beer everything else is a waste.
Andy [laughs] And half the peanuts!
What do you specifically enjoy, what dont you enjoy?

Andy Nah I mean I enjoy being on tour; its rough, but its cool. Its what we do, I
guess. Its rougher to not be on tour.
Z_Marr Never a dull moment.
combichrist
photography Jennifer Link
interview Aaron Andrews
Combichrist Live
Andy LaPlegua
Trevor Friedrich
Joe Letz
z_marr
Is it the variety that entertains you?

Andy It is just the life on the road, living in a bus, being on the road all the time;
thats basically what I do. When-ever I am at home its really weird.
Joey Its really hard to do this, its fun, but its really hard. And once you get home,
you are always like, I needed to be home. Then after a couple days you are like,
what the hell am I doing? I got to get on the road.
Z_Marr There is this weird decompression period where I run around trying to
find things to do and there is noth-ing. You wake up and youre like, fuck I missed
sound check.
Whats the best show you played?

Andy Best show on this tour was Chicago. Phoenix was really good, LA was good,
Seattle was good. We had a lot of really good shows through this tour. I mean one
of the other shows that was one of the best shows too, was Jacksonville, third day
on the tour. We walked into this little dump, we go, Oh my god! I cant believe we
are playing here this is going to suck so bad. And it turned out to be a lot of fun.
Its different you cant really com-pare because its so different from day to day,
because it might be really good sound and the audience is ok, or you go in and there
is shitty sound but the audience is awesome. There are so many elements that make
a good show. I think Chicago is the place where we had good venue, good stage,
good sound.
Joey Yeah, usually you to go the House of Blues [Chicago], I always felt that security is so strict, and everyone is kind of like, alright, stand here, dont like ya know.
And I always felt that the audience is really stale because of that. But it totally blew
that out of the water the other day, because it was awesome. The other show that was
the most craziest show I think I ever played, in any band I was in, was in Portland.
People were stage diving but they were doing it so much they just keep falling on
the stage. They started the show where they tried to have an all ages side and a 21
and over side, separated by these two really crappy barricades. Everyones falling on
stage and even-tually people were getting on the stage, and drinking our waters, and
standing there and throwing shit.
Z_Marr People from the all ages sides would run up and dive out to the 21 plus side.
There was no security and our gear got wet.
Andy It was complete chaos, it was like the most insane Agnostic Front show.
Joey The best was Gabe my drum tech, he pushed this one girl in pink off the stage
and she got pissed and came back up and started beating the shit out of him. I saw it
going down, and she had him like this on the floor, and I had to get up from playing
drums in the middle of the song and chase her off the stage! It was chaos.
Do you find touring to be necessary to your music career?

Andy Oh yeah, for sure, especially with illegal downloads and the lack of money
in the music in general. Its the only way to stay alive, in our case, is to be on the
road.
Tell me about the average day on tour?
Andy Average day doesnt really exist. You wake up way too tired, should have
been sleeping more, you get up and do all the stuff that is necessary, but I dont really
want to do. Then you do sound check, then you get ready, do the show, and you get
wasted and do a lot of stupid shit that you dont remember; thats basically a normal
day.
Is there an exceptional day, like something completely unusual?
Joey Every once in a while, maybe one or two times out of every tour. He [Andy]
has this day where he goes, maybe I am not an alcoholic. Then he goes to bed early
and yells at all of us for making noise.
Andy I go, Maybe I am not an alcoholic! I havent been drinking today! I feel
so much better! I dont know why my hands are shaking! I have anxiety, there is
something wrong, and it has nothing to do with alcohol.
So what do you guys eat while on the road?
Andy Alcohol! Peanuts and Jagermeister!
Was there ever any technical difficulties, embarrassing kind of things, like you
started playing and the power cut out?
Joey Yeah that happened the other night like four times.
Z_Marr Yeah we blew the power four times in Minneapolis.
Andy But it wasnt embarrassing, no it wasnt. We had a lot of fun, we turned it
around. [I] Threw the micro-phone away and yelled at the top of my lungs, thank
god we were playing an acoustic set. You just do the best out of it. Its never really
embarrassing, you just do whatever you can out of the situation. Weve played so
many shows so its like there is never really a situation anymore that it is embarrassing. You just take it for what it is and know how to turn it around.
Andy - Well actually this one show that we did, was not on this tour though, the
worst nightmare ever. We played in Sydney
Joey - I dont even want to talk about that.
Andy Its stuff you would have nightmares about if you were in a band, and it just
happened. I walked back stage and Im like, this is not happening! This is not happening! What the hell is going on! We were three songs into the set and my old
keyboard player worked tracks, and we had more on tracks back then too, and on the
laptop. And he managed to loose the laptop from his table, and he fried the laptop,
and we couldnt restart, and this was like three songs in. First show in Australia,
ever, no it was the second. We played in Brisbane, but this was in Sydney, it was in
the biggest city there. We couldnt get it started again. We had no idea what to do,
Get the urge to stop for BBQ while your driving?

Joey Yeah, they just ordered some BBQ actually.
Z_Marr We like BBQ in Austin Texas.
Joey Theres cities where we have special things we eat and one of our favorites is
this place called Stubs in Aus-tin, it has awesome BBQ.
Z_Marr I think we have a menu on the table that we stole.
Combichrist is the brain child and creative baby of Andy LaPlegua, first known here
in the States for another of his bands, Icon of Coil. Andy took time away from that
project to create Combichrists Kiss the Blade, first released in 2003. What started
out as an exploration of harsh beats and noise has morphed over the course of six
years into an aggro/electro industrial project producing four albums and five EPs, as
well as a number of remixes.
In the studio, LaPlegua writes and produces the material for Combichrist alone.
When he takes the show on the road the whole project not only comes to life but explodes into full being. The project has manifested as an exciting and energetic stage
act, winding the audience into a frenzied, throbbing hoard bent on losing themselves
in the beat. This kind of high-octane live presentation feeds back into LaPleguas
studio work for the next Combichrist release, creating a cycle that has an infinitely
building momentum.
With live percussion and a commanding stage presence, they pound through each
show with fanatical energy, setting this act apart from the sea of contemporary acts
that just occupy stage space as their laptops play. Combichrist seems that they would
happily stomp those automatons to dust in their quest to deliver a unforgettable show.
The experience of their live performance in not to by missed and certainly wont be
forgotten by those whove lived through it.

Their most current tour adventure, Demons On Tour, started off in North America with Black Light Burns before they split off and engaged a European leg. We
caught up with LaPlegua and the current tour line-up, Joe Letz, Z_Marr, and Trevor
Friedrich in Toronto just before their show at the Opera House, where they were gra23 cious enough to take the time to meet with us.
Any other favorites?

Andy I get so bad heartburn from drinking everyday Im trying not to eat.
Z_Marr Vortex Burger.
Joey Yeah they live there. Thats what I was going to say. Best burger ever. I had
this burger from there, its called The Triple Bypass. Its like, the bun is two grilled
cheese sandwiches, half pound burger with an egg, five pieces of bacon, five pieces
of American cheese, and they put a scope of blue cheese, its so great. They have this
Elvis Burger there its like peanut butter, bacon, and bananas on the burger, Ive
never had it though.
Do you have anything ridiculous on your band rider?
Andy I had strippers and midgets on the last one, but we never had them. We had
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we just freaked out, we had no back up, no nothing. We were like, alright, we could
play vocals and drums for the rest of the show.
always cool to me. When you feel that connection and not just that OH MY GOD!,
but when you actually have a connection because of the music.
Is that what you did?

Andy No! We, uh, I dont know, I dont want to talk about it anymore. [everyone
laughs] But that was the only time in my entire career that was just absolutely, absolutely, horrifying.
Have you ever had any crazy fan thats more then you ever expected?
Andy All the time there are crazy people. I love crazy people, it keeps me feeling
a little more sane.
Do you have any songs that you dont play because you dont think they will go
over well, or you dont have the time in your set?
Joey I do!
Andy There are a couple of songs he wrote that we never want to play. [everyone
laughs]
Joey I didnt write any of the songs. But I think that Enjoy the Abuse is a really
popular song, and I just think it sucks live, and I refuse to play it. And everyones
been asking for it. We played it once.
Andy I dont remember, I was drunk?
Joey It sucked!
Z_Marr We played it in Chili.
Andy Yeah I dont remember. I was wasted. I was like, Really did we play it?
Yeah it sucked. Alright.
Joey One song we actually, we never were playing that we are playing now live
before we changed our arrange-ment around a little bit and it works better.
Andy Yeah its the title track off the previous album, What the fuck is wrong with
you. We never played it be-cause it never sounded right live, ever. And we just redid some of the arrangement and now it sounds awesome. Now its actually one of
our favorite songs to play, which is really weird. Went from being a song we didnt
want to play at all, to being one of our favorite songs to play. There is always a of
couple songs that will be huge for the clubs and people really want to hear live, but it
really doesnt work out playing it live, in the same way as it works in the club. There
are a few songs we never play. We never play Tractor. [To Joey] I dont even think
you know that song. Probably never even heard it.
Joey - I dont know what that is. [everyone laughs]
What do you feel you have to play, a song everyone expects you to play?
Joey - What do you think?
Hm well I think its This Shit Will Fuck You Up, that it?
Andy I call that my fat lady, cause the show is never done until that fat lady sings.
We didnt play it the other day. It was awesome.
Get some satisfaction out of that?
Andy Yeah! I get a little satisfaction, you get a feeling when you walk off stage, and
you go, if I dont want to, I dont have to. [laughs] It is getting to the point where
everybody expects you to play it, so it kind of gets to the point where its annoying,
almost because I have to play it. One of the reasons why I got to where I am with
music is because I never listened to anybody, always did what I wanted to do, and I
feel like that is one of the reasons why we always stood out from all the other bands,
because I never compromised. I would never let anybody else tell me what to do.
And that is kind of what I feel now when we play, This Shit Will Fuck You Up. I
just feel like I just play it because people tell me I have to play it, and that makes me
not play it. Even though I know people are happy when we play it, so its a mixed
feeling. We want people to be happy, too.
Youve got a few meet-and-greets on the tour, what do you think about those?
and do you enjoy doing them?
Andy Its weird; its fun, but its still weird. Its just really weird to be sitting behind
the table and write your name on a piece of paper they really appreciate it, its really
weird. Its really weird because I feel like I am just like them, the people on the other
side of the table. It sets me in a really weird position. I never started doing music
to be superior. It feels really weird to be sitting on that side of the table sometimes.
Sometimes it is really awesome, too. You meet people who[m] you feel really appreciate what you do a lot, and not just being fans, but you actually understand them,
you have a connection with them because of the music and thats the people that are
Like how many tattoos of yourself have you seen on other people?
Andy Ive seen the craziest things. This one chick had an entire back piece, from
neck to ass was a Combichrist tattoo and then her entire leg was a picture of my face.
And you go like, thats flattering, I guess. Dont kill me. Its really really disturbing but it is awesome too, but at the same time it is really scary. It feels like I would
never turn my back to that person, they are probably going to eat me. [everyone
laughs]
Z_Marr They will make a jacket out of you.
Joey A lot of times people after a show go, Sign my arm! Sign my arm! and you
dont think twice about it be-cause youre drunk and you scribble on their arm. Then
you see them a year later and they are like, Look! I tattooed it! and youre like,
NO! [everyone laughs]
Andy Thats not my signature thats the penis I drew on you.
Hows touring in North America vs. Europe, is there differences depending
where you are?
Joey A lot of times in Europe, we will be flying place to place, a majority of the
tour will be on a bus, but a lot of it, in the beginning or the end or whenever we will
be flying and then playing and then flying and playing, every day. And that really
sucks the life out of you.
Z_Marr Brutal absolutely brutal.
Andy I hate it. I absolutely hate it. Its like when you spend most of your time in
the airport, or in the plane, or in the lobby of the hotel to check in. Its just killing;
soul sucking. It just kills everything that is awesome about touring.
Z_Marr You got no privacy, no personal space. Even on a bus you have a bunk, but
when you are flying every-where you have a bag.
Andy You have the option on a tour bus to not party and just go to bed. Or if you
are sick, you could just stay away from people, you just keep to yourself. Touring
like that there is no option of anything, you just have to follow the program and its
just horrible. But sometimes shows are making up for it.
Joey Especially in South America, that was one of the most grueling. We played in
Chile and then the next night we did this festival in Chile at like 3AM and then went
to the airport by 5. Then we get to Colombia and we got sound check all day long.
Andy, you write and record as a solo artist, then you put together a band and go
out on the road, do you find that things change when you guys get together and
play a live set? Like your music evolves?
Andy Yeah, sure, sure. Yes its just me in the studio. But if it werent for what we
do live and what they bring to it on live recordings, then it would not have been the
same in the studio. Because I kind of bring that inspiration with me and I have that in
the back of my head while I am recording and writing. Like, What would this sound
like live. So that has changed a little bit in the last couple years. Until a couple years
ago thats something I never really thought of. I just did tracks for whatever they
were and didnt even consider if it would sound good or any-thing.
How did you gather up this particular group of guys?
Joey We met on the Genitorturers tour.
Andy Going on so many different tours, you meet so many different people, and
some people you just get a con-nection with. And then you go, Shit, you should be
playing for me. Or, it would be cool if we do a show together one time, and it just
sticks with you. And you get to the point where you create an artistic relationship
with somebody on a personal and artistic level. Some people are not cut out for touring because it is a really rough life. There are very few people who can deal with this
on a daily basis the whole year round. Some people you are not able to work with
and some people you are. You kind of get to know people that way, and after I dont
know how many years of touring I have done now, you kind of start knowing the right
people for the right job.
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guest music reviews
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Amir Derakh of Julien-K
Michael Morton aka Displacer
Amir Derakh is one of the founding members of the platinum selling group Orgy.
He has worked extensively in music industry as producer, engineer, and mixer with
several bands and on many soundtracks. His current project is Julien-K, which was
formed by himself and Orgy member Ryan Shuck. With Ryan Shuck picking up the
mic and Amir laying down the guitar they are joined by drummer Elias Andra and
Brandon Belsky on keyboards. Their unique style is a fusion of dark electronic club
music with styles of modern rock and pop. Julien-K is forging a path rivaled by few
in the electronic scene. Their debut album, Death to Analog was released on March
10, 2009 on Metropolis Records and has received rave reviews, landed at #10 on the
Billboard Electronic Chart, and #37 on the Heatseekers chart.
Toronto-based electronic music composer and visual artist Michael Morton is Displacer. With a back catalog of three albums on the label M-Tronic and his latest
release The Witching Hour in 2008 on Tympanik Audio, Morton has established himself as a driving force in the world of modern dark electronica. Morton is no stranger
to the stage, performing live with many of the legends of electronic music. Mortons
talent has also brought Displacer appearances on multiple compilations and gained
a multitude of remix credits. His artistic side doesnt manifest itself in music alone.
Working under the alias Anti/Matter, his imaginative digital artwork has earned much
praise. In July 2009, we can expect to see a new EP on Tympanik Audio, X Was
Never Like This, with slatted remixs by Daniel Myer, Marching Dynamics, and Lucid
Static.
The Prodigy - Invaders Must Die
Kill Memory Crash - Of Fire
reviewed by : Amir Derakh

genre : electronic, breaks, alternative
Id be lying to say that Liam Howletts programming skills havent been a huge influence on me
over the past ten years, and Im very excited that
these Essex boys havent let me down with their
latest effort. In a return to arms, Invaders Must
Die is their fifth full length studio album and
its packed with what Ive always loved about
The Prodigy since the 90s: furious punk rock
breaks, devastating bass lines, and systematic vocals that sound like the Sex Pistols
making rave music. Their pulverizing first single Omen has an amazing anthemlike chorus that shows off vocalists Maxim and Keef (yes, its spelled that way in the
album credits) Flints vocal stylings to the max. That track and the title track were
co-produced by Does It Offend You, Yeah? front man, James Rushent, to great avail,
but some of my favorite tracks like Thunder and Take Me To The Hospital are
really where its at. The beats are crushing and the splintered vocal edits are where
their programming techniques shine through like battle-earned medals. Still, one
thing that I feel is a bit lacking on the album are the vocal hooks and lyrics. Theres
definitely not a Smack My Bitch Up on here, and at this point in their career, there
probably shouldnt be something so derivative of their earlier endeavors. However,
I wish there was at least one song as dirty and as catchy. I do love a few of the song
titles on the album, such as Take Me To The Hospital and Invaders Must Die.
Although Im not a big fan of the Foo Fighters, Im a fan of Dave Grohls drumming.
His appearance on Run With The Wolves takes the track and the album to a new
head-bashing level. Im glad to see these guys didnt forget where they came from,
but Im more excited that they are continuing to push forward with such a hardhitting approach. I hope that there will be more remix collaborations emerging from
this album. Im already enjoying the Noisia remix of Omen that came with the
digital single. The bottom line is that this is my favorite new album of 2009, so far.
recommended tracks : Omen, Thunder, Take Me To The Hospital, Worlds On Fire
if you like you may like : The Crystal Method, Hyper, Vandal, Far Too Loud, Noisia
grade : overall 8 - music 9 - lyrics 7 - recording quality 10
reviewed by : M. Morton
genre : techno, industrial, IDM
Chicagos Kill Memory Crash have been producing dark electronic music for over 10 years.
Growing out of the 90s rave scene with early
influences of dark industrial noise and sharp
programming, they gained their own style, and
landed themselves on Ghostly International with
their 2003 debut album, When The Blood Turns
Black and follow-up album, American Automatic in 2005. Three years later came the five track EP, Of Fire, with tracks Hell
on Wheels, Shots, Slug Song, Hit + Run, and Ever Experienced. Stripping
back to an earlier Detroit techno feel, the band drops a lot of the ambiance that was
present in American Automatic. Kill Memory Crash keeps their dark edge on Of
Fire with gritty bass lines and cutting rhythms. I feel an old Twitch era Ministry in
this release, but with a more harsh or modern sound mixed with the classic Nitzer
Ebb bass style. Fans of KMC should already know this and wont be surprised. Of
Fire is more of a familiar extension of what they were already doing with American
Automatic. Im not unhappy about the release, although I feel its not a new thing.
After a three year hiatus of sparse single releases, I expected more from the Chicago
duo. Maybe this is to tide us over until a new album? Hit + Run is a stand-out club
single and I think it is the most successful of tracks. I miss their songwriting side and
look forward to more amazing music from them in the near future.
recommended tracks : Hit + Run, Slug Song
if you like you may like : Ministry, Nitzer Ebb, Combichrist, KMFDM, Fractured
released by Take Me To The Hospital on 24 February 2009

data : 5th album . 11 tracks . 46:01 run time . www.theprodigy.com
Are Combichrist shows different then your other projects?

Andy Yes very much. I dont really tour with anything else. Its Combichrist then
its that other project, and thats whatever I do when I got extra time. So Combichrist
is definitely my main thing. If I do shows for other pro-jects, its always different,
also because its totatly different people, totally different style of music, and its a
totally different way to do live shows. Like for example if I play with Panzer AG,
its a lot more based on a setting and a mood and there is not as much energy as it is
with Combichrist. But it is still fun in a completely different way. I dont know how
to explain it, its just different.
What do you guys listen to yourselves? Any groups you would like to share with
the world?
Andy There is so much good music out there. Its just hard to pin down.
Z_Marr We listen to a lot of Clutch.
Joey Always for me the more aggressive music Im playing on stage, the gayer the
music I want to listen to off stage, like The Village People and shit like that. I eat that
shit up, it evens everything out.
Andy It keeps yourself objective to the music. Like I dont listen to industrial at
all, unless I DJ I guess. Usually I dont listen to industrial or barely any electronic
music at all. Just because I try to keep myself objective, I dont want to have some
crunches. It is very easy with electronic music to blend into somebody elses territory. I am trying to keep myself objective by listening to other different types of
music like rockabilly and rock n roll stuff.
Youre DJing later for the after party. What do you play as a DJ and how do you
approach that in general?
Andy Well see, well see how drunk I get. If I get really drunk Ill be playing gay
disco stuff. If I am in a really good mood, Ill bust out some swing music or something. I dont know, well see, I usually DJ instrumental indus-trial stuff and some
electro stuff, electroclash stuff.
Alright guys that about wraps it up. Thank you!
Combichrist credits
makeup artists on set : Cynthia Jade Farkas and May Jung
fashion stylist on set : Meagan Breen
assistants on set : Mike Kieffer and Derek Hendrickson
shot in Toronto, Ontario at Studio 204
released by Ghostly International on 25 November 2008

data : 3rd album . 5 tracks . www.myspace.com/killmemorycrash
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Julien-K - Death to Analog
M US IC
KMFDM - BLITZ
released by Metropolis on 10 March 2009

data : 1st full length album . 14 tracks . 59:25 run time . www.julienk.com
reviewed by : Aaron Andrews
genre : alternative rock, synthpop, electro
Packaging:
The layout has some creative use of typography
and exhibits an excellent mood instigated by the
black and red color scheme. A blood drenched,
goggled model/mannequin appears several
times in the spread and blurs the line between
the real and synthetic.
music reviews
released by Metropolis on 24 March 2009
data : 16th album . 11 tracks . 52:32 run time . www.KMFDM.net
Death to Analog is the first time outing of Orgy members Ryan Shuck and Amir
Derakhs side project, Julien-K, where theyre joined by Brandon Belsky and Elias
Andra. Produced by Derakh and Anthony Valcic (of Skinny Puppy & Download
fame), the album leans further into the electronic world than Orgy ever has. Death to
Analog is a hook-laden pop album with good low end and excellent programming. At
its best, the album has both an aggressive and sexy attitude. At its worst, the album
slows to a crawl. The tracks that start it off (the first five) are so attention grabbing
that the middle of the release kind of drags. Fortunately its exciting side comes back
at the end of the album and gets more total airtime being by far the more attractive
side. This album seems to be aimed at about the same spot which Blaqk Audios
Cexcells had but Julien-K definitely made a better, more rich album with Death to
Analog. Theres a good marriage of alternative rock and electronics here. The songs
are all well composed and the programming adds a lot of shine. Lyrically, you wont
find any great, insightful poetry, but they are above average for pop fair. The vocal
performance is good all around and fits very well with the song compositions. The
choruss are sometimes reminiscent of Orgy, with the soaring vocal line over the
lower one, but why kill what works? The guitar hooks help build the overall picture.
However, they dont feel like theyre there to help the comfort level for the listener,
who may not be into electronic music. I wouldnt chalk this up as the most innovative album of the year, but I enjoy listening to it and have recommended it to several
people. It is a delicious synthpop-rock record that feels inspired both by many of the
80s acts that the band claims they grew up on and their other project, Orgy.
recommended tracks : Death to Analog, Futura (DTA Mix), Kick the Bass, Systeme
De Sexe, Someday Soon
if you like you may like : Orgy, Dave Gahan (solo), Blaqk Audio, HIM
reviewed by : Mike Kieffer

Being a longtime listener of KMFDM, I was
excited to get my hands on Blitz. I was hopeful
that my socks would be rocked off and I would
give a glowing review. Unfortunately, my socks
are still on my feet. Despite this, I wasnt about
to toss this out the window and curse the band
for disappointing me. Much like all the albums
that came out since 2000: Attack, WWIII, Hau
Ruck, & TOVUBAHOHU, it needed to grow on
me. Perhaps this is because their back catalog is so ingrained in my head that I dont
know how to accept change. Regardless, this album took a few more listens then a
typical album would for me to enjoy it. Right from the get go, the track Symbol
brings back the harsh vocals of Sasha and ample guitar thrashings; there is no mistaking it, this is a KMFDM album. Lucia makes her presence on the next track Bait &
Switch, and her vocals on this track gave me a sense of being lured into something
bad. Track three brings back the German vocals, one could even say this is more classic KMFDM; an Angst era sounding song. The album continues with good tracks,
but nothing truly great. However the end of Blitz is the strongest part with the track
Bitches starts it off with a nice grinding guitar, hard bass lines, and angry vocals.
Me & My Gun follows bringing the nice deep bass with vocals flawlessly delivered
by Lucia. Takem Out will get the dance floor hopping with a simple 4-4 beat,
complex acid lines over the top, and provides a nice groove to smooth the album to a
close. Blitz is a typical KMDFM album, so if you like KFMDM youre going to get
it. I dont think this will be your favorite album, nor do I think you will pick tracks
off of this if you are making a best of compilation CD for a long road trip. But
with the number of albums KMFDM has, I guess there has to be an average one every
once in a while. recommended tracks : Bitches, Me & My Gun, Takem Out
various artists - Pop Ambient 2009
Synapscape - Again
MSTRKRFT - Fist of God
DAF - Best Of
reviewed by : Paul Morin

genre : indie electronic/dance
Ive got about 300 words to sum up this album, but I think I can do it in one: Disposable.
MSTRKRFTs Fist of God is a celebration of
sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll; a theme that is repeated on every track on the album. Buzz-saw
keyboard lines, trunk-thumping bass lines, and
hip-hop spit out a frenetic pace like a cocaine
and amphetamine binge party. The music seems
to want to keep pace with the likes of indie-electronic dance acts, particularly Justice,
which will, more often than not, remind the listener of. Lyrically, Fist of God is on
par with Andrew W.K.s Party, party, and party. Whereas it was easy to forgive
Jesse Keelers previous incarnation, Death From Above, when it became sleazy or
raunchy because the music carried such a wild kinetic energy, MSTRKRFT seems
to hide behind the sleaze, bringing the lyrics to the forefront and using the music as
a simple backdrop. This has been much better before. Furthermore, I could have
sworn I heard Lenny Kravitz on a couple of the tracks. I know it wasnt really Lenny
Kravitz, but man, this guy could easily be a dead ringer at karaoke night, if thats your
sort of thing. If you forgive all of that, the album isnt a complete loss. Fist of God
crashes along at a break-neck pace and offers more than enough great moments for
stepping on the accelerator while weaving in and out of rush-hour traffic. However,
cookie-cutter beats, so-so melodies, factory preset sounds, and dull lyrics dont leave
much of an imprint on the listener. The music is so easily disposed of that it will
likely be forgotten before the engine even cools off.
recommended tracks : Bounce, Vuvuvu
if you like you may like : Justice, LCD Soundsystem, The Presets
reviewed by : Alex Kourelis

genre : EBM
Who are DAF (or Deutsch-Amerikanische
Freundschaft)? Its been 30 years since DAF
started out and throughout their careers, they
helped other bigger names like Skinny Puppy,
Nitzer Ebb, and Front 242 form the framework
of EBM. They are certainly worthy of being
called one of the cornerstones of the genre, just
as much as the other big three. The signature
techno-punk sound of the 80s resides firmly with DAF as their songs are easily identifiable with minimal grinding basslines repeating every 4 bars, pounding drums, and
often spoken, not sung, German lyrics. Such is their reverence within the electronic
scene that Mute has released DAF: Best Of (or more properly, Beste Von). This
album is available on March 30, 2009, showcasing a massive twenty original DAF
tracks in a remastered format that gives the proper light of day to each blip, grunt,
and pang residing in the original material. While previously released, each track has
undergone a grueling remastering process which was never available when originally
released. This has resulted in a wider dynamic spectrum. In laymens terms, there is
more definition to each part, bringing out the true studio feel in which DAF worked
on for so many years to achieve but vinyl or cassette could never present in an end
product. Truly, these tracks finaly shine in all their restored glory. Der Mussolinis
warbling bassline is now very distinct and the original energy of DAF is retained
with other classics like Verliebe Dich In Mich and Ich Und Die Wirklichkeit.
For fans of a truly unique and classic German electro and EBM, this release is truly a
compendium that is a must-have.
recommended tracks : Der Mussolini (their hit), Sex unter Wasser, Ein bisschen
Kriegif you like you may like : Nitzer Ebb, Front 242, Einsterzende Neubaten
released by Kompakt on 23 February 2009

data : 12 tracks . 60:00 run time . www.kompakt.fm

genre : ambient, minimalism, electronica
Kompakt is home to some of the most interesting and original ambient techno being produced
anywhere in the world, and they have put out
another annual compilation of the years best
offerings. As with other volumes in the series, it
favors a minimalist mantra of less is more and
textures that pass over the listener like clouds.
For the 2009 edition, Kompakt has selected
pieces closer to the classical end of the spectrum. Samples of horns, strings, and
piano are given ample space to float around in, and only a handful of the tracks contain anything that approaches a solid beat; most create their own rhythm by swirling
sounds around in slowly moving patterns. The overall effect is probably closer to the
ambient moments on a Sigur Ros or Tangerine Dream album than on contemporary
electronica or IDM. This year also features more melancholy and mellow pieces
than previous years. Most of the tracks are in a minor key and dont offer many
rays of sunlight. Hypnotic and meditative at its best points, boring and disengaging at its worst, it takes a great degree of patience to give the songs the proper time
and attention they deserve; much like a piece of art rather than a slice of dance floor
stimulation. In other words, this collection is more ambient, less pop. Although I
generally like the sounds and textures in this collection, many of the pieces wander
off in their own world and dont really go much of anywhere. Some people will take
great delight in that and this collection is most certainly created with those people in
mind. Others may immediately press the skip button and move on without a second
thought.
recommended tracks : Fly Like a Horse (Sylvian Chauveau), Frieden (Burger/
Voigt)
if you like you may like : Brian Eno, Gas, Steve Roach, The Field
grade : overall 7 - music 7 - recording quality 10
released by Ant-Zen on 18 February 2009

data : 8th full length album . 13 tracks . 56:06 run time . www.ant-zen.com
reviewed by : Aaron Andrews
genre : rhythmic noise, IDM
Packaging:
The cover art is black and white blend of technical drawing and illustration over an orange
background and the artists name and album title
are clearly displayed. Its not as cool a cover as
the band had for Positive Pop, but its fitting and
looks decent enough.
Following up the 2007 release of Now, Again is another solid release from this long
time Ant-Zen act made up of the duo Philipp Mnch and Tim Kniep. The band has
released a decent sized catalog of albums and EPs and this is just as good as any of
them. In Again, Synapscape has created another release for us that is an excellent
combination of thud and thought. While other powernoise acts get caught up in
delivering a pounding assault on the ears, Synapscape pulls back a little and instead,
mixes in IDM flavored complexities in order to keep it interesting. Tucked amongst
the pounding and moaning bass are tiny gems of melody and sound design. Repeated
listens had me finding new interest points in almost every song. The sound creations
which make up Synapscapes musical palette are creative and engaging. When they
all get pulled together, the harshest and most unnerving parts stand in the foreground
while the subtleties of melody tickle your ear in an unobtrusive way. Knieps vocals
occasionally appear but always to good effect. His vocal treatment is consistent
throughout the songs on which they appear but the lyrics are repetitive; a perfect fit
on both counts. Alone, in particular, stands out as a favorite. This track features a
slow, plodding vocal progression that provides an excellent marriage of vocal line,
low bass and high chirping rhythms with a sporadic, plunking synth. Regardless that
this album is more of the same from Synapscape, Again manages to avoid becoming
stale or tired.
recommended tracks : Who Painted My Cat Black, Alone, Countercroque
if you like you may like : Noisex, Gridlock, P.A.L.
released by Downtown/Dim Mak on 3 March 2009

data : 2nd full length album . 11 tracks . www.MSTRKRFT.com
released by Mute USA on 30 March 2009

data : 8th album . 20 tracks . 71:49 run time . www.daf.ag
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:wumpscut: - Fuckit
released by Metropolis on 7 April 2009

data : 12 tracks . 44:40 run time . www.wumpscut.com
genre : EBM
Two decades into the game and :wumpscut: is
still digging the graves left behind by Skinny
Puppy. Not a bad place to draw inspiration
from, and unlike many of the Puppy clones out
there, :wumpscut:s Rudy Ratzinger has developed his warped and distinct sound by adding
to the template rather than just repeating it. His
style reveals both a reverence for the past and an
ambition to create something new and original. Fuckit presents the familiar elements
of :wumpscut:. There arent any drastic changes or particularly shocking moments,
but it is a strong album. There are plenty of moments on the album suitable for scaring the neighbors: Eerie synth lines, jack-hammer rhythms, blasts of white noise,
downright creepy vocals, and samples bathed in distortion; everything youve come
to expect from :wumpscut:. As far as that goes, its probably not likely to gain any
new fans, nor is it likely to alienate old fans. Simply put, its a solid set of good songs
put forth by one of the genres best.
recommended tracks : Broken, Fuckit
if you like you may like : Skinny Puppy, Funker Vogt
Gabriel Le Mar - Dubwize
released by Thinner on 23 January 2009

data : 9 tracks . 67:54 run time . www.le-mar.de
reviewed by : Alex Kourelis
genre : dub techno
In a vein of music as pigeonholed as electronic
music, Gabriel Le Mar keeps your interest, not
with ethereal ambience or hard driving beats,
but with a mindful eye on detail. Hailing from
Frankfurt, Germany, Le Mar brings us a fine
selection of dub techno entitled Dubwize from
the German label, Thinner. From the onset, this
album gives you rising organ sounds with minimal percussion on the single Dubster (also released with a video). An unobtrusive
yet hypnotic and mesmerizing selection of cuts follow, each resonating with style and
mastery. While many artists within this genre tend to focus on the next dance floor
filling track, Le Mars toolbox seems more oriented on the vibe that is consistent in
style. While listening to Dubwize, I reflected many times on how well this albums
tracks complement each other. The listener moves from the brilliant opener into a dub
category with Nova Bluez and settles in with Funkstern; a decidedly more percussive affair. Further within the album, Love Dub and Motorace up the tempo
slightly, ringing true of the Thinner style that can be attributed to the majority of their
artists. Dubwize is fantastic for an easy afternoon listen or equally as fantastic for the
more fervent dub fans. Dubwize is an album which promises to grow on the listener
with each play. Indeed, I found myself neglecting my own iTunes library over time
with this gem of an addition to my heavy rotation. Songs such as Seasonal Dub
(featuring MC Markie J) in particular, brought me back over and over as I settled into
the groove. While many may question the necessity of so many near-eight-minute
tracks (of the 9 tracks on Dubwize, 8 of them top seven minutes), for me, it marked
the style of the album as more of a journey and it stands better for it.
recommended tracks : Dubster, Seasonal Dub, Motorace
if you like you may like : Nulleins, Deadmau5
MUSI C
Femme Fatality - Ones Not Enough
released by Stickfigure on 13 March 13 2009 (UK) and 27 May 2008 (US)

data : 2nd album . 12 tracks . 42:15 run time . www.femmefatality.net
genre : electo-punk
Femme Fatalitys Ones Not Enough was released in the US back in May of 08 and now it
is getting the UK treatment this March. If you
live in the UK, or you have been living in a cave,
with only the albums by VNV Nation available
to you, then you are about to be delighted with
songs about devoted love, friendship, and unicorns that are so beautiful they will make you
puke up kittens, well, maybe not. Femme Fatality is two brothers from St. Louis,
Missouri, US, and they know how to party. The album is full of themes regarding
the debauchery of sex, drugs, liquor, and behavior that your mom would not be proud
of. I wouldnt say the lyrics are totally offensive, but they are definitely dirty, in a
good way. The songs are fun and full of energy. Mix synth-pop and electro-punk
style with rapping vocals and a variety of other vocal styles, all done with multiple,
effected voice tracks that you would swear are from five different vocalists. Each
song jumps all over the place, changing tempo and even genres. Perhaps the most
dramatic example of this is the track Pretty Mess, in which it starts out with an
electro sound and by the end dives into hardcore. The toughest part about listening
to this album is having the patience to get through each song. You know the next one
rocks just as hard, and you cant wait to hear it. Each song has its own uniqueness,
and lengthens the replay value of the album. Overall, this album is good but not
perfect, and that is exactly what makes me happy. Im already highly anticipating
the next album because I know it can and will be better. Until then, I will continue
to enjoy listening to this one.
recommended tracks : Connections, Bullet Train, Pretty Mess
if you like you may like : Mindless Self Indulgence, Rip Slime, The Faint
Marching Dynamics - The Workers Party Of Haiti
released by Hymen Records on 13 February 2009

data : 2nd album . 13 tracks . 57:22 run time . myspace.com/marchingdynamics
genre : IDM
I believe in mental telepathy and I also believe
that if you listen to this album at night, before bed, there is a good chance you will have
nightmares. Much like their previous release
Nailsleeper, The Workers Party Of Haiti is full
of darkness, but the major difference is the step
away from ambient and into dance. Although
this is not by any means a techno dance party
album, it is just friendlier to the dance floor. This is quite evident with Confederate
(Elementals Soul Fire) Remix Edit; a fast paced, dark breaks track. The Spoor of
the Wolf in the Wet Earth is a nice, dark stomper running around 112 bpms. The
last track, Eschelons (The Ninth Life), has complex rhythmic patterns that grab
hold and command all of your attention from beginning to the very end, and is a
very nice way to finish out the album. Throughout this album, you will find deep
heavy bass laying the foundation for the layers of synths, acids, samples, and other
various sounds that all flow together to make something special. The Workers Party
Of Haiti is a wonderful trip as a whole, and if you decide to pick and chose you will
still be full of yummy enjoyment. I recommend blasting this in a car with a pair of
subwoofers; 12 minimum. If this is not an option, then you need to get somewhere
where the punches hit hard and the droning bass shakes your inner core. The shower
radio will not cut it.
recommended tracks : Bizango Datura, Doorbells in Amsterdam
if you like you may like : Somatic Responses, Mika Goedrijk
my label is the
a look into netlables
internet
M US IC
by Alex Kourelis
The great conundrum of the internet is if its good music and you downloaded it, you
must have stolen it. The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America; you
know, the guys who are inclined to sue 12-year old girls for downloading music)
would have us believe that turning on our computers, tuning in to the webstream,
and dropping out of the physical unit purchase of music, is equivalent to stabbing
our favorite artists in their tortured, money-starved livers and leaving them to bleed
out in a back alley. Actually, in the case of a quality netlabel, the somewhat new and
relatively unknown outcropping of the evolving communication matrix, downloading music is what they stake their very livelihood upon.
The costs of running a responsible label that offers their catalog for free download
can be justified and recovered at certain levels. Merchandise sales and sharing the
earnings from a well paying gig, or by sucking it up and implementing the ever
dreaded banner ad are ways that this can be achieved. Promotion and providing a
high bandwidth is expensive, so common sense and a keen eye for financial management are probably the best tools in use by far.
So, is file sharing with applications like Bittorrent or Azureus a threat to an artist on a
netlabel? Ray Vincent, known better as Ekoplex from Ektoplazm records says, Not
if you embrace it and use it to your benefit, like getting shows out of it, which I have
already gotten because of the releases I have done with Ektoplazm. As far as Im
concerned music should be shared and there are other ways an artist can make money.
Even with the album being a free download, we were still able to sell 160 hard copies
of the album, which shows there will always be people who are still happy to buy and
support an artist album.
OK, so lets be fair, I did say quality netlabel. Thats not only a broadly subjective
term, but many may equate it to an oxymoron. The very makeup of the internet is
an evolving concept, and as Devo so rightly put it in the 70s, todays noise is tomorrows hootenanny. One of the big problems with finding those rare gems in the
rough on the net is that anyone with a computer and a few kilobytes of webspace can
claim theyre an artist or that they run their own label. If you look at Archive.org, it
is rife with both past and present releases of all types. Popular social network sites
such as MySpace and Facebook have music sections, and we all know how trolling
though the mass amounts of self proclaimed rockstars is tedious at best. While music
sites like Last.FMs recommendation system can be considered top-notch, it doesnt
suggest labels which may have many other similar artists. Its a real free-for-all with
no policing or quality control out there. But dont despair, there are several ways to
separate your golden audio treasure from the rest of the online flotsam floating about.
While searching for a prime netlabel, you should consider a few points. Do they
provide proper filenames with id3 tags and high bitrates with good sound quality? Is
there a consistent roster of talent and releases? Is the artwork unique or generic?
Its clear that netlabels who do well offer something that fills a niche in their respective genres. Toronto-based psytrance label Ektoplazm is a small operation headed
mainly by DJ Basilisk as a labor of love, and boasts itself as the number one source
for free, legal psytrance downloads. Ektoplazm offers distribution options alongside
its own roster of artists ranging from physical CD media, .WAV, FLAC and .MP3
files, all in the same central location. The netlabels Thinner and now-defunct Autoplate offer not only the option to download .MP3 files, but also feature animated
flash album covers.
Sebastian of Thinner clarifies two prime considerations for the physical product:
First, netlabels are neglected from the media for the reason that netlabels dont have
a budget available to buy content in print magazines (by placing adverts). Besides,
the elite DJs receive hundreds of promotional copies a week, so only stand-out tracks
have a fair chance of getting played out. And if an artist has killer tracks available
its unlikely that he will send them to a netlabel.
This criteria to start with, as all of those point to an efficient system of quality control
and is a portent that a netlabel is serious about their product. In addition, checking for
frequent RSS updates, podcasts, and the professionalism of the material represented
are great indicators as well.
The real question is how can something of a high quality and more often than not, offered free of charge, remain viable? If an artists goal is to make a living on their craft
then compensation will naturally be expected. The flip side of the coin is the labels
expenditures: bandwidth, promotion, etc.. How can a netlabel provide their services
without charge and maintain a stable infrastructure?
Consider this the next time youre put off by a netlabel switching from a free format
to a pay-to-download structure. Popular digital services like iTunes and Beatport
dont offer netlabel content that is free of charge because there is no benefit to them.
While they may take a percentage of a normal MP3 sales, any percentage of zero is
still zero. A difficult choice needs to be made when evaluating other ways to balance
the books if the netlabel is going to continue offering digital product. Subscription
services or paid downloads depend greatly on the popularity of the label and artists
in question. Having recently swapped the 100% free model for a pay-by-download
method, Thinner cites their increased popularity and need to retain and develop their
artists as a way to stay viable. I dont doubt that after years of grueling work to get
where they are, that a little extra scratch doesnt hurt.
To say that investing funds into artists, webspace, and bandwidth with a slim hope
of reimbursement can be challenging, greatly understates the issue. It shouldnt be a
shocking realization that many quality netlabel owners have a passion for their craft
and genres. Most run their labels in their spare time, out of their houses with personal
funds, and do their own website coding, maintenance and design work and promote
as best they can.
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editor picks
music picks by editor
mix tape
Keith Bergeron
The contributors and editors of Auxiliary Magazine have a wide range of musical tastes. This issue copy editor Keith Bergeron picked out his current favorites.
Gogol Bordello

- Super Taranta!
Without a doubt, Super Taranta!, is perfect for just about any party. Imagine
a smrgsbord of Eastern European/Russian gypsy music with a healthy punk
rock flavor. Whenever boozing with my pals is a goal, I put in Gogol Bordello
to keep things interesting. Pick this album up and youll be amazed at how
much an accordion and fiddle can tear it up.
Lustmord - Other
More often than not Im working and dont necessarily want to be distracted by
listening to something fun, energetic, or simply anything with lyrics. Lustmord
is frequently played in my house and creates, for me, the perfect atmosphere
for concentration. With a dark and moody atmosphere, Other oozes droning,
deep base rhythms under deliciously creepy ethereal waves of I-dont-knowwhat. This album debuts some eerie guitar tracks which have gotten some
mixed reviews from die-hard Lustmord fans but I found them to be thoroughly
enjoyable.
Hanzel und Gretyl

- 2012: Zwanzig Zwolf
Growling vocals and heavy guitar thrashing really brings me back to the days of
my checkered, metal-head past. The surprisingly hilarious lyics add a tonguein-cheek quality to an otherwise serious sounding album. There is just enough
synth to keep my current tastes satisfied when I want something hard and fast
to invoke my silly angst but dont want to replay any of my tired albums from
the teen years.
Ayria - Flicker
Jennifer Parkins hauntingly intense vocals have evolved into a rich and complex fullness on this album. Although Im a fan of all of Ayrias work, this
album shines as being the first where their instrumentals fully revolve around
and support Parkins vocals. Ayrias addictive beats and melodies inject each
track with a freshness that keeps the majority of Flicker in all of my favorite
play lists.
MUSI C
Here at Auxiliary Magazine we spend many hours staring into our closets and
even more time in front of the mirror in the attempt to look our best for all our
friends and strangers that we might encounter at the dark and dirty clubs. While
doing this, like most people, we like to crank up the tunes and let the music put
us in a party state of mind. We compiled a mix tape of the songs we often listen
to while we get ready for a night on the town.
Girls Night Out The Knife (Mike Kieffer)

Do You Want To

Franz Ferdinand (Jennifer Link)
Blue Lights Fictional (Keith Bergeron)
The Choke Skinny Puppy (Aaron Andrews)
Love Like Blood Killing Joke (Paul Morin)
Le Triangle Rinocerose (Alex Kourelis)
Shes In Parties Bauhaus (Meagan Breen)
Sexy M.F. Prince (Luke Copping)
Pretty Mess Femme Fatality (Mike Kieffer)
Daddies Making Monsters

Demented Are Go! (Meagan Breen)
The Prayer Bloc Party (Luke Copping)
Kill Bella Donna

Belladonnakillz (Jennifer Link)
Bleeder Zombie Girl (Keith Bergeron)
Daft Punk is Playing at My House

LCD Soundsystem (Paul Morin)
Born Slippy NUXX (Ricks 2003 Mix)

Underworld (Aaron Andrews)
Give It Up iiO (Alex Kourelis)
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Steffanie
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Peter Gabriel

- The Passion of the Christ
Soundtrack
It isnt often that I sit for my daily meditation with music, when I do, its always
to this album. Ive never come across music that inspires introspection so naturally. Relaxation is almost instantaneous when I start playing this soundtrack.
This score, in my opinion, far exceeds the boundaries of the movie, remaining timeless and unassociated with any specific message that the movie may
portray.
the Pin Up
Auxiliarys playful take on the sexy

centerfold pin up. Flip the page,
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Steffanie
Sherwood
featuring
Purrfect Pineaples
and John Fluevog
name : Steffanie Sherwood

nickname : Steffie Ann
my life as a goth girl

by Vanity Kills
birthday : April 25, 1986

birthplace : Buffalo, NY
eye color : hazel
hair color : always different!
turn-ons : tattoos, genuineness,
intelligence, having a drive in life,
and shaved heads :)
turn-offs : smoking, being too cocky, lying,
and big muscles
why do you model? : modeling is how I
express myself!
favorite musical artists :
Gracer, Jimmy Eat World,
Death Cab for Cutie,
and Radiohead
favorite TV show :
Boy Meets World
favorite book :
Night by Elie Wiesel
favorite cocktail :
anything girly
favorite color :
probably black
favorite article of
clothing : my
brown corduroys!
favorite outdoor
activity : swimming
in the summer
favorite indoor activity:
just hanging out with
my friends
favorite club/place
to go out : I rarely go out
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LIFE S TYLE
Dear Diary,
Morgan Bordeaux was one of a kind. She was born in Louisiana, moved up north
in her late teens, and is currently a student of Mortuary Science. One of the first
things shed tell new people upon meeting them is that she prefers to the company of
corpses to living beings.
Last time we checked in with each other (ahem earlier today), it was yet another
day of slavin away in my cubicle to bring home the bacon. Yet, sometime between
delivering my resignation letter and lunch, my life began to resemble a plot to a bad
soap opera. My ex-arch rival turned secret admirer turned coworker was back in
town after his dreams of stardom in the City of Angels had flat lined. He was all
about making up for lost time at his place, trying to bait me with wine and Repo! The
Genetic Opera. Naturally, in male speak, this translates to, I want to see you naked.
My B.S. detector was ringing off the charts, yet surprisingly, I didnt deck him right
in his face, his perfectly angular face. At least he didnt ask me if I came here often.
Was I actually making excuses for Elis thinly veiled attempts to lure me into his boudoir after years of calling me every variation of the word skank under the sun? Not to
mention the fact that my hot, but sorry excuse of a boyfriend was waiting at home.
We attributed her frankness and inability to see any sort of gray areas to her borderline personality disorder. In Morgans world, there was either black or white, life or
death; no half truths or white lies. Her talk was as straight as her waist length glossy,
flat ironed within every inch of its life, burgundy dyed hair. It was my Morgan and
I loved her.
Cassy shot Morgan her infamous youre being a joy kill again, Ms. Bordeaux glare.
Cassy Black was the blow torch that melted Morgans ice queen routine. Its only
cheating if you get caught, she said in between bites of a macadamia nut cookie,
plus if you need an alibi, Im here babe. I dont really need to reiterate how I feel
about Shayne.
Was it 5:00 PM yet? I desperately needed to blow this joint and have my girls slap
me back to reality, at once.
Justine nodded in agreement whilst offering to concoct a cover up plan if the need
for such arose. I knew I could count on one of these two to encourage my Cheaty
McHomewrecker (the homewrecker part is a long story best saved for another time)
ways.
A quick glance at my phone told me that I missed 8 WTF return messages from
my posse, whom I texted frantically this morning in order to call an impromptu gettogether at Hallowed Be Thy Grounds. We usually met on Wednesdays and Fridays,
but if Eli Erickson suddenly coming out of the woodwork and trying to become coworkers with benefits wasnt a life or death scenario then I didnt know what was.
Oh yeah, the digital display on my cell also told me that it was 4:45 p.m.. Thusly, I
fabricated a tall tale about having cramps and bailed early.
Cassy Im so goth my last name is Black Black wasnt the biggest fan of monogamy. She equated committed relationships to the death of all things fun. The
same sex preferring Miss Black had no trouble finding hot chicks from all walks of
life, despite her love em and leave em reputation. It seemed like the more she shut
the girls shed hook up with out of her life, the more they wanted to be the one that
tamed the emotionally unattainable Cassy Black.
I hopped in my dilapidated Honda (my paychecks are clearly invested in corsetry,

not automobiles) and headed for the coffee shop. I turned up The Cure because only
Robert Smith could help me now.
Ironically, Cassy was the owner of a rival coffee shop on the west side of town. Her
conquests knew this, so shed often be ambushed at work by some chick that she
promised shed call but didnt. She didnt believe in mixing business with pleasure,
so she frequented Hallowed Be Thy Grounds alongside Morgan, Justine, and myself
to escape the drama. The KMFDM shirt wearing, black BDU sporting, combat boot
loving ladies (wo)man was the recipient of more female attention than that of any
man I ever knew.
Hallowed Be Thy Grounds was a hipster infested joint on the east side of town that
made Starbucks prices seem budget. Decked out in French Quarter-esque New Orleans tourist style, it sported posters advertising the Voodoo museum, taxidermied
alligators, and Mardi Gras paraphernalia. Luckily, we were collectively spared from
jazz, since the owners preferred to play post punk and new wave, which was favored
by the above mentioned hipster clientle.
I spied Cassy, Morgan, and Justine in a dark corner of the cafe, all greeting me with a
puzzled look on their faces. Justine started the interrogation, So, Kimmy, what kind
of apocalyptic train wreck did you unleash upon the world now?
Justine grabbed my hand and profoundly looked me in the eyes as Cassy focused all
her attention on digging some mystery object out of the depths of her pocket. Itll
be okay, sweetie. Shayne needs to see what hes in danger of losing. Eli or not, you
need to sample what else is out there, she said with a devious smirk on her perfectly
red rouged lips.
The floodgates opened and I spilled every juicy tidbit of this mornings bizarre Eli
encounter. The look on their respective faces was that of shell shock. I might as
well have told them that Im flying to Phuket, Thailand first thing in the morning for
gender reassignment surgery.
Justine was the owner of an exclusive dungeon where businessmen, local athletes,
and frustrated husbands came to get humiliated as a means to decompress from the
stress in their lives. She started out as a Domme, but thanks to a near scandal involving the mayor and an adult baby fiasco, Justine was able to purchase the space
courtesy of some hush money. She always had stories to tell.
Cue a moment of awkward silence that seemed to last for eternity. Morgan decided to
break the Helen Keller routine first, You do realize that once Shayne catches wind of
this, she paused to take a breath and a sip of her caf au lait, hell sleep with every
girl you hate within a 200 miles radius just to spite you. Then hell cash in his 401k so
he can fly cross country to screw every girl youre hostile toward on MySpace.
Cassy triumphantly retrieved a quarter from her pants. I think I have a solution to
your moral dilemma, Kimmy, she grinned. Tails you blow Eli off, heads you go
and see where the night takes you. That way you can blame it on the coin.
Morgan pulled no punches when it came to doling out the cold harsh reality. Im
fairly certain that if I were to announce that Im wasting away with some terminal
illness, Cassy and Justine would be reassuring me with hugs and singing praises of
the advances of modern medicine, while Morgan would sit back totally incapable of
forcing herself to lie.
Ooooooooooooooooooookay, I answered with a hint of nervousness in my voice.

The coin was promptly launched into the air. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand...
Yikes! Time to go, to be continued later...
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SUMMER FESTIVALS
LI FESTY LE
decorating on a dime :
refreshing your space for spring
LIFE S TYLE
by Lizz Schumer
by Jennifer Link
Spring is here and that means it is time to emerge from your winter hideout and get
out there and do stuff! This year get out there and get to some festivals! With so
many great festivals happening this spring and summer there is no reason not to go to
at least one. Attending a festival is the perfect mini vacation. Normally lasting three
to four days and taking place over a weekend, the event planners have been kind
enough to create a vacation itinerary packed with more stuff than you could possibly
find time to do. Below you will find some of this years highlights.
festival. A long long list of tattoo artists set up tables to show off their art, network,
and possibly tattoo you. There is also a whole slew of other stuff based around the
art of tattooing and body modification to enjoy. Some events of particular interest
are an interactive live painting exhibition, Hell City Sinema showing tattoo and industry related films, multiple art shows, seminars, freak shows, live suspension acts,
live music, and my personal favorite and new addition this year: tattoo forums. The
forums will feature todays top tattoo artists and industry leaders discussing topics
ranging from the art of tattooing to the current state of the industry. If you cant make
it to this one, take a Tattoo Vacation with Hell City over Labor Day weekend, Sept
4 6 at the Biltmore Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona.
FAT Toronto Alternative Arts & Fashion Week
www.alternativefashionweek.com
April 21 - 24 in Toronto, Canada
FAT or Toronto Alternative Arts & Fashion Week is an arts festival rooted in fashion
and its exploration of clothing and the body. Being a very unique festival, it is one
of the few in the world dedicated to alternative fashion. It is also unique for a fashion
week/festival in that in addition to fashion design, it also showcases photography, installation, video, performance, music, and dance, all with an aim to push forward and
redefine our perception of the fashion phenomenon. FAT takes place in the Distillery
District, a historic part of Toronto with many cafes, restaurants, and shops, all in the
former Gooderham and Worts Distillery complex. It is a beautiful venue for this
event and viewing the district alone is reason enough to go. The complete schedule
for FAT has yet to be announced but it is sure to be worth attending. Toronto is home
to some of the best designers for alternative fashion including Plastik Wrap, Artifice,
Ego Assassin, and Futurstate, to name a few. It almost seems like Toronto fashion
means alternative fashion. Go and get a chance to view some alternative fashion
runway shows outside a club setting, as well as live performances and innovative
installations. Keep checking their website for updates, but plan now because this is
one festival not to be missed.
Northside Festival
www.northsidefestival.com
June 11 - 14 in Brooklyn, New York
The Northside is a brand new festival hosted by The L Magazine; a free New York
City event guide with focus on the artistic, the independent, and the hipster. The
Northside Music and Arts Festival will be a four-day celebration of New Yorks independent music and art scene that takes place at over fifty music venues and galleries
throughout the Williamsburg and Greenpoint neighborhoods of Brooklyn. The music
portion will be a mix of concerts organized by both The L Magazine and local businesses and venues. For the art portion, The L Magazine has teamed up with the Williamsburg Gallery Association and Brooklyn galleries will be planning exhibitions
and various events to coincide with the festival. None of the concerts have yet been
announced but knowing The L Magazine it is sure to have many indie rock artists of
interest. If you are not a frequenter of Williamsburg, this festival is the perfect time
to visit the unique neighborhood. With so many events happening, you wont need
any local knowledge of the area and the concentration of unwelcoming Williamsburg
hipsters will be diluted by festival attendees. If you are a frequenter of the neighborhood, Im sure you already plan to go.
Kinetik
www.festival-kinetik.net
May 14 - 17 in Montreal, Canada
Kinetik is the festival to go to for industrial/EBM music, especially if you dont want
to make a trip overseas, unless you are overseas, in which case, come visit us for a
change! Kinetik is a four-day festival with four phases, each dedicated to a style of
music, opening night (okay, not a style of music), harsh industrial, rhythmic noise,
and lastly EBM. The headliners of this years lineup are Project Pitchfork and Icon
of Coil (yes Icon of Coil!, back at it again for this festival). Some highlights include,
Winterkaelte, Noisex, Architect, Dash Ich, Marching Dynamics, and Headscan. For
a full line up check out their website, and there is much more to this line up, about
nine bands a night! If this isnt sounding good enough, it all goes down in Montreal;
one of the most beautiful cities in North America.
Gothic Cruse
October 11 - 18 departing from Tampa, Florida

Thats right, Gothic Cruse; when I first heard of it, I had visions of goths covered
in goopy sunscreen and a giant tent over the deck and pool. But really, all joking
aside, this sounds like a good time! A week long festival that is a cruse, with concerts by international goth industrial bands and, wait for it alcohol and food is
included with your ticket. This year features concerts by The Cruxshadows, State of
the Union, Modulate, and Cruciform Injection. The ship departs from Tampa, Florida
and makes stops at Grand Caymen, Cozumel, Belize, and Isla Roatan. Start saving
your pennies now.
If none of these events are happening in your neck of the woods and you dont have
the time or money to travel to these far away places, dont be discouraged. Chances
are that there are plenty of events happening in your town. County fairs with local
food, cultural exhibits, music, and art festivals, though not as tailored to specific
interests as the above mentioned events, are at least something to check out, and if
attended with a good group of friends, can be a fun time. Another great option that
happen all over the country and world are conventions. There are conventions for
just about everything so dig around and see what is happening near you. Some summer conventions of note are Fetish Con (www.fetishcon.com), happening August 13
16 in Tampa, Florida; Gen Con Indy (www.gencon.com), also happening August
13 16 in Indianapolis, Indiana; Comic Con (www.comic-con.org), happening July
23 26 in San Diego, California; and New York Anime Festival (www.nyanimefestival.com), happening September 25 27 in New York, New York.
DEMF
www.paxahau.com
May 23 - 25 in Detroit, Michigan
DEMF or Movement: Detroits Electronic Music Festival is a celebration of techno
in its birthplace. Happening over Memorial Day weekend, it is a city sanctioned
and supported outdoor festival right on the water in downtowns Hart Plaza. Performances take place on multiple stages from noon until midnight, and many of the
clubs and venues in Detroit throw parties and events afterwards. The goal and vibe of
the festival is to bring people together through electronic music and it defiantly brings
a large and diverse crowd. Some of the most notable artists and DJs on the line up
this year are Derrick May, Carl Cox, Marco Carola, Steve Bug, and Ellen Allien.
Hell City
www.hellcitytattoofest.com
May 29 31 in Columbus, Ohio
One of the largest, Hell City has everything you could possibly want from a tattoo
The air is warmer, the sun is coming out, and the inside of your house is as dreary
and gray as a February sky. Are you tired of staring at the same old stuff? Its time to
make the inside of your abode match your penchant for freshness. If youre like most
Americans this spring, your budget is stretched tighter than last years bathing suit
after six months of more cookies than crunches. Fortunately, this years designs offer
a myriad of options for turning drab into fab, without breaking the bank.
Begin this makeover by thinking small. Your old room can get a new look without
investing in large pieces like furniture or repainting the entire space. Reinvigorating
a room can be as easy as changing accent pieces like candlesticks, pictures, tablecloths, throw pillows, and other decorative items. Pick and choose carefully where to
spend and save. Get creative with little things, and splurge where you will definitely
notice the difference.
This spring, designers are showing luxe colors that can go a long way to making
your space look more luxurious than it is without making a dent in your 401K. Color
authority Panetone is showing a rainbow of colors perfect for adding panache to your
palate, such as deep purples paired with gold, black, and silver, forest greens, and a
variety of bright colors to add a pop of interest on a darker background.
Do you want to freshen up your walls without painting the entire expanse? The
writing is on the wall. Adhesive inspirational phrases or individual words can be
found at decorating stores and places like Kohls and Target, and can add a quick,
inexpensive splash of interest to an otherwise uniform space. You can also invest in
a set of letter stencils or freehand your own sayings with a good sponge brush and a
can of opaque paint.
pillow, picture frames, wooden wall plaques,

vase with flowers, candlestick holders, fabric
covered tote and bo x, and table runner
all available at Target
Color presents one of the easiest and cheapest ways to update your look. Instead of
buying throw pillows, tablecloths, curtains, or other textiles at pricey boutiques, try
making your own. Fabric stores offer large amounts of multipurpose fabrics for a
fraction of the price. A quick turn with the sewing machine, and you can completely
change the look of an anchor piece, such as a couch, chair, bed, or table. If sewing
is not your strong suit, fabric stores will have patterns or how-to books for guidance.
Fabrics can also act as matting for pictures, art, or even cover shelves and mantelpieces to add a stunning background for decoratives.
Items such as uniquely patterned cups and plates, old records, worn-looking dolls or
stuffed animals, bird cages, and even costume jewelry can be grouped together for
a Bohemian style. Dont have any junk lying around? A local thrift store would be
happy to help you out, and often for just a few bucks per item. Try draping an old
string of pearls over a light fixture, looping it over a curtain valance, or just letting it
pile on the edge of a shelf for instant lackadaisical elegance.
Other trends to watch include peacock and ethnic themes, with a heavy emphasis on
Japanese and Asian influences. Bold vases filled with pussywillows, stark branches,
or cherry blossoms create instant, long-lasting centerpieces and are sure to add a
touch of drama. Tall screens can change the look of a room and provide added
privacy in common spaces. Also watch for deep teak and painted black wood with
strong, clean lines such as the Victoria Hagan collection from Target. Hagan also
shows plenty of Victorian influence as well as black and white prints; two styles easily copied for much less than retailers at thrift stores or garage sales. For a personal
touch, try taking your own prints in black and white and framing them for a combination conversation piece and decorative focal point.
Finally, dont be afraid to branch out to new venues. Specialty shops can get expensive, and while buying the entire spring line from your favorite designer is tempting,
a conglomeration of pieces from different places can be much more interesting. Try
big-box stores such as Ikea, Target, Pier I, even Wal-Mart and K-Mart for unexpected
finds. The John Derian or Victoria Hagan collections from Target are great for whimsical accents for under $50. Pier 1 Imports has an excellent array of eclectic ethnic
accents. Be sure to check K-Mart and Wal-Mart for cheap chochtkes.
By getting creative with old items and selecting a few key new ones, you can stretch
your imagination and your budget this spring to refresh your life without going monetarily overboard. By utilizing a few of these tips, shopping smart, and looking at old
stuff in a new way, you can go from flat to fabulous with some money left over to
restock your spring closet.
Metalworks, stainless steel, and found art trends can also be mimicked on the cheap.
Practice the three Rs: re-use, recycle, and re-purpose. Chances are, you have old
pieces lying around that can find a new life in a different way. Funky mismatched
candlesticks make great decorations, both on and off the the table. Old concert posters, photographs, and even vinyl covers can be put into inexpensive frames and hung
alone, or in interesting groups to give a room new life. For a vintage feel, dig up
old toys, knick-knacks, even dishes and electronics and display them as curiosities.
We at Auxiliary Magazine will be out and about this summer, so check the website
all summer long for blogs, photos, and coverage of these festivals. We hope to see
you there!
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Absinthe
LI FESTY LE
LIFE S TYLE
The Green Goddess and Her Star Called Wormwood
by Keith M. Bergeron
The Green Fairy is back! After nearly a 100 year ban, absinthe production is once
again legal in the United States. For decades this legendary indulgence has been
shrouded in mystery and it is of no wonder as to why. Absinthe has had its fair
share of bad press and rave reviews, and the effects of this herbal tonic are still being
exaggerated. Luckily, the facts are coming to light through the hard work of many
connoisseurs, both here in the States and abroad.
Absinthe is a special combination of herbs distilled with either grain-neutral or grape
based alcohol. Depending on the recipe, the exact ingredients may vary but the core
herbs, including grand wormwood, fennel, hyssop, licorice, and anise will always be
present to give absinthe its distinctive flavor.
Contrary to popular belief, absinthe isnt always green. A great deal of high-quality
absinthes are clear. The trademark hues of green depend on the amount of chlorophyll in the plants used for distillation. When you see people drinking absinthe you
will notice that the liquid in the glass is typically a milky white. Absinthe is traditionally enjoyed diluted with water, and more often than not a sugar cube is added to
cut the bitterness. I personally find the concoction to be no more bitter than a cup of
black coffee, and more often less so.
Most imbibers enjoy the ritual of preparing the beverage as much as the drink itself.
With a standard 3:1 ratio of water to absinthe (depending on your taste), a person
would place a sugar cube on an a specially made slotted spoon on top of the glass,
slowly dripping water over the sugar, dissolving it until the the green or clear liquor
transformed into a beautifully green tinged opaque opalescent cloud. This change in
color and opacity is called the louche.
be completely false. Any such reports are blatant lies, psychosomatic, or stemming
from the once common practice of adding laudanum, a derivative of opium, to the
libation. I must admit that the intoxication that comes from absinthe is quite different than that of other alcohols. It is true that excessive quantities of thujone can
cause hallucinations as well as convulsions, but will most likely result in death. It
must be stressed that this amount of thujone is exponentially higher than what can be
found in any one or eleven bottles of absinthe. Thujone affects the brain in a similar
manner than that of marijuana which gives credibility to the reports of euphoria,
introspection, creativity, and other such attributes. Some of the reported effects of
absinthe: delirium, rage, insanity, and other less desirable results, bear more of a
resemblance to the alcohol DTs than thujone. Recent tests have found that bottles
of vintage absinthe contained a significantly less amount of thujone than what is
currently being produced. Consider this the next time you hear of some craziness
caused by absinthe.
Regardless of what any one person or study says, absinthe will always be one of my
favorite hedonistic pursuits. In modest amounts, I have found that it is a superb way
to decompress after a hard day, relax with friends, or invoke the muses. Being so
high in alcohol, it is rather easy to quickly become intoxicated so sipping is advisable. Taking my time with the Green Fairy allows me to fully savor the flavor profile
of whichever brand I happened to acquire. In my opinion, getting stupid drunk on
absinthe is a waste. The moment you start seeing pink elephants, the unique buzz
disappears. Absinthe is meant to be enjoyed like a good poem or painting; study it,
memorize it, make it part of you. If simply getting lit is your goal, buy some 151
proof rum.
Lucid Absinthe Superieure

Connoisseur T. A. Breaux and the U.S. based Viridian Spirits LLC teamed up to
produce this fine spirit. This pair arduously battled the U.S. legal system in order
to lift the ban. From Viridians unwavering dedication to quality and Breauxs
vast knowledge and nose for absinthe, came the first absinthe to hit the American
market in nearly a century.
This handcrafted spirit contains only natural ingredients with no oils or dyes.
Poured from the bottle, Lucid has a pale olive color and a pleasant, light anise
aroma. The louche is quite nice and brings out some of the floral notes. Lucid has
a medium bodied mouth feel and the taste is herbal and smooth. The pleasant bite
from the wormwood is present throughout. If you have never had absinthe before,
this is a great place to begin.
La Fee Parisienne
Made in France, La Fee Parisienne is distilled using original pre-ban methods and
is based off of a vintage recipe. The ban in France only prohibited the domestic
sale of absinthe and La Fee was the first commercial release to the French people
in 2000.
Over the years, our imaginations have been tantalized with appearances of the forbidden digestif in a wide variety of avenues. With absinthe regaining popularity, we have
been seeing more and more of the Green Fairy on television and in movies. Famous
writers including Charles Baudelaire, Oscar Wilde, and Aleister Crowley have all romanticized absinthes effects with entire works dedicated to the drink. Such artists as
Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Privat-Livemont, Victor Olivia, Edouard Manet, and Henri
de Toulouse-Lautrec have created masterpieces using absinthe as their subject. Some
have lured our thoughts into a world of elegant women and sophisticated aristocrats
casually sipping the green tonic from special glasses. Images of societys well-todo loitering around ornate fountains filled with cold water and absinthe in hand are
easy enough to find. While writers have generally glorified the supposed effects of
absinthe, artistic portrayals are more of a mixed bag. The majority of artists depict
absinthe in the scenery described above but certain painters show a seedier side absinthe, adding to its unjust stigma. A few examples of this are paintings by Manet
and Toulouse-Lautrec, both of which are entitled The Absinthe Drinker. Whether for
good or ill, all mentioned have declared that inspiration came from the Green Fairy.
La Fee Parisienne uses an artificial dye to give it a bright green color, but this
shouldnt sway you from investing in this fantastic distillate. The nose has a less
anise and more sweet-herbal profile than that of Lucid and louches equally as well.
Once diluted, the lime green milky concoction rounds out herbal flavors and has a
delicate floral finish. The mouth feel is light and refreshing, making this selection
a better aperitif than digestif.
Absinthe Mata Hari

Absinthe Mata Hari is an Austrian absinthe that does a fine job of informing us that
not all absinthes are alike. Made in a Bohemian style, Mata Hari has all of the key
ingredients of a traditional absinthe but in different quantity combinations.
Wormwood, the primary ingredient in absinthe, has been used to treat a variety of
stomach and intestinal ailments throughout history. Its earliest uses can be traced
all the way back to Egypt during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1600 BCE). It
wasnt until much later that what we now know as absinthe was created. The detail
on which all historians can agree about the origins of absinthe is that it began as a
tonic. Gaining immense popularity among the working class, and later the elite of
many European countries, absinthe soon became more popular than wine. It was
even rationed out to French troops during the Algerian Campaign. Containing an
average of 70% alcohol, absinthe worked well to kill any harmful bacteria in the
soldiers drinking water.
The main ingredient in absinthe is grand wormwood (Artemesia absinthium). It
is this ingredient, more specifically the chemical thujone that it contains, that has
caused so much hullabaloo. The reputed effects of absinthe range from euphoria to
hallucinations. From a great deal of personal experience, Ive found that the latter to
Reviews
Mata Hari pours with a pale green hue and has a unique herbal nose. You will notice that the distinctive anise aroma is hidden behind the other herbal ingredients.
The louche is also different but only slightly. At first sip you will at once be aware
that anise is not the primary flavoring agent. Mata Hari has strong sage and hyssop
notes that give it a unique profile. Ive found this brand to be enjoyed best when
used in the numerous delicious cocktails that absinthe can create.
Lucid
Absinthe Superieure
dear chrissie
Dear Chrissie,
Im in quite a sticky situation. Ive been in a post-punk band for the past six years
and music is the main love of my life. The second love of my life is my present
boyfriend and isnt happy with the fact that Im in a band with my ex. Ive no feelings for this ex anymore because we dated over five years ago. Ive been with my
current guy for three years and things are getting pretty serious. We live together
and theres occasional talk of marriage. All is pretty well besides the band thing.
He wants me to quit. I dont want to because Ive been in the band long before
he came into my life. I love him and want to spend the rest of my life with him,
but I am sick to death of him doing really rude things, such as texting me 30 times
an hour every time Im at band practice. He refuses to support me or come to
any of our shows. He even goes as far as saying that we suck and will never get
anywhere. Im tired of putting up with this childish, jealous crap from a 30 year
old man. I dont just want to dump him because we have history together and I
do love him.
Lara [Harrisburg, PA]
Dear Lara,
It sounds like your boyfriend has a serious case of insecurity and immaturity.
Have you ever talked to him about his past relationships and if anything might of
happened that would make him so insecure in yours? He might not realize that
hes taking out past frustrations on you because of the way hes been treated in the
past. I would hope that he can see that the way hes acting towards you is irrational
and undeserved. If not, he might never stop behaving this way. The band might
likely be only one of a series of clashes that the two of you will have. It sounds
like hes issuing ultimatums without actually saying what they are. I personally
dot believe in giving (or taking) ultimatums. They are very unfair. Youre going
to have to decide if a boyfriend who acts this way all the time is really the kind of
guy you want to spend the rest of your life with.
Luv, Chrissie
email
: dearchrissie@auxiliarymagazine.com
Im sure you are all familiar with the Dear Abby column. Well this is Dear
Chrissie, a similar column for those of you with questions about like and love,
relationship beginnings and endings; all those things that occupy so much of our
lives and thoughts. I know Ive had my share of all that I just mentioned, some
fortunately or unfortunately more than others, and I hope to share my wisdom, or
at least experience, with all of you.
So please write me with your questions regarding relationships and the like. Send
me your lovelorn letters or just your simple ponderings. Dont be too embarrassed
to write about anything youd like, Ill keep everything confidential and change
the names.
I look forward to hearing from you and helping you out with your questions! Until
then, this is Dear Chrissie.
CATWALK TRAGEDY
FA S H IO N
M is c h i e f , M ay hem , Fa shi on!

by Sally Reardon
style portion in which the contestant must showcase his or her unique style and appeal. Most importantly, the judges scored the first two rounds while the last round
was based on the crowds response. Sourpuss Clothing, Delicious Boutique of Philadelphia, and Red Buttafly sponsored the clothing rounds in this edition of Catwalk
Tragedy.
When it comes to alternative fashion, recognitions tend to be far between and fleeting. Most cities boast a few home-grown alternative businesses and local clubs
might host a fashion show once a year, but any national attention is fickle and flickering. Catwalk Tragedy, the ambitious, Philly-grown alternative model competitioncome-fashion show-come crazy nightlife event, is an event poised to throw alternative fashion into national center stage, ready or not!
Voltaire, the music personality and omnipresent member of the New York City goth
scene was a natural choice as emcee. Judges Jayla (Americas Next Top Model, Season 5), Lithium Picnic (esteemed photographer), Mia Taylor (model), Andy LaPlegua
(of band Combichrist), and Mosh (fetish beauty/model) acted as judges, with Aprella
(fetish beauty/model/NY resident) was an unexpected and delightful last-minute addition. Between rounds, DJs Xris Smack, Mighty Mike Saga, and Phranque wet the
crowds appetite for goth/industrial/80s music while accenting the performances of
every contestant. The stage darkened and lights flooded the stage as Voltaire explained the walk-off to the cheering crowd.
Catwalk Tragedy 4 appropriately kicked off their 2009 tour in New York, New York;
home to NY fashion week, the infamous St. Marks Place, and the recent Gothic: Dark
Glamor Exhibit (see December 2008 issue). The venue of choice was the exquisite
Highline Ballroom, a spacious and beautifully decorated venue that comfortably caters to the eager attendees without leaving them feeling claustrophobic. When I
arrived, the line was already around the block and was filled with meticulously dyed
and coiffed hairdos, sky-high heels, and restless excitement. I knew New York was
already putting its best foot forward.
Much to my delight, the runway walk-offs included a lot of creativity and a lot of
wonderful fashion. Sourpuss Clothing showed their line of colorfully printed t-shirts,
often with horror, music, and pop culture motifs, which contestants paired with accessories and bottoms of their choosing. During round two, Delicious Boutique tantalized the crowd with an offering of beautifully made corsets and leather goods
from Skingraft. Most especially worth mentioning were the pleated and gathered
Victorian-like leather dress worn by Dori-Bot and gun-holster style bags worn by
Ali. Spiral Stitching provided a variety of fashions in various materials, including
latex. Highly notable was the sky-blue latex confection worn by Marlo Marquis,
which featured artfully gathered sleeves and a snug retro-esque cut. Red Buttafly
contributed layered, gathered, and ruffled skirts to the competition. A skirt featuring
a swooping princess-like overlay, worn by contestant Smierc, made a big impression
on the catwalk.
Inside the venue, an air of exhilaration and anticipation reigned. Models chatting
with attendees and lighting the room up with their presence filtered in and out of the
already packed area as the meet and greet came to a close. As the lights went down
and the judges and emcee stepped onstage, questions filled my head. How many
contestants would complete in the show, and what did they have up their sleeves for
the talent portion of the show? What sort of fashion would we see covering (or not
covering) the models? Previous Catwalk events garnered criticism for models using
sex appeal and stripteases over creativity and talent. Would the contestants let their
personalities shine through or would they go for an easy crowd reaction?
The Catwalk Tragedy format consists of three rounds or walk-offs; the first two are
sponsored by clothing companies, while the last is a combination talent/personal
Marlo Marquis in Spiral Stiching
Red Buttafly
The free-style of round three held a lot of surprises as contestants attempted to get
the biggest crowd reaction in a mere two minutes. Talents ranged from the wild
and wacky to the sultry and seductive, but only a few acts were rather memorable.
Billy Spasms fetish-style piercing/needle presentation stood out as one of the most
decadent and unusual performances, inciting a giant crowd reaction. I enjoyed one
contestants choice to pogo-stick on and off the stage. Many contestants chose to be
very creative with their hair in this round as well, sporting extensions of many colors
with streaks of red, purple, and blue. Retro and ultra-modern hairstyles were the
most popular, ranging from soft pin-up style curls to extreme angle razored cuts.
After the third round and a brief conference among the judges, scores were tallied
and the winners were announced. First place went to Nik Sin, aka Mini Manson
and burlesque performer/classic beauty Marlo Marquis. Second place went to the
fierce and tiny Kess M and the outrageous, 80s inspired stylings of Ceslo Fierce. The
sanguine performance from Ali, aka Prince of Cats, brought him into third place,
Red Buttafly
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Sourpuss Clothing
while Latex Ladybugs upbeat stage presence also landed a third place spot. The
winners received a variety of tantalizing prizes, ranging from gift certificates to free
photoshoots to swag from sponsoring companies.
As an attendee, Catwalk Tragedy, was overall, an enjoyable and well-produced event.
Recognizable names in alternative and mainstream fashion brought credibility to the
judging pool while the dedication of contestants and generous sponsors crafted an
excellent show. The only criticism I can apply to the event was the lack of elimination between rounds. With about 37 contestants and three full rounds, the show felt a
little long at times; a factor that became more important during the third round, which
depended on audience participation. The upside of this was that the price of tickets
felt very reasonable. For less than the price of a drink and admission to a Manhattan
club, you got a several hour fashion show, a chance to meet and greet the organizers
and models, and an after party all in one place. I, for one, am excited to see what will
happen to this event as the tour progresses. As it is, theyre off to a great start!
style
FA S H IO N
Military
From haute couture and high-end designs to casual

street wear, fashion has found a lot of inspiration in
military uniforms. Fashion designers have adopted
the calculated cuts, patterns, and materials of military uniforms and translated them into modern fashion. There are many examples of pieces of military
uniforms being adapted into civilian fashion. Designed for use in the cold, muddy trenches of World
War I, the trech coat has become a timeless fashion
favorite for outerwear. World War IIs army fatigue
jacket, became highly popular in the 1970s and was
typically worn in protest against the Vietnam war.
While not as popular as in the 70s, the WW II fatigue jacket can still be spotted. D-rings, added to
military uniforms as attachments for hand grenades,
became a key detail of punk bondage pants, and
are now often found in mainstream designs. From
manifestations in fetish clothing to it being favored
by many subcultures such as punk, goth, rivithead,
skinhead, and psychobilly, alternative fashion has
especially found inspiration from military styles and
innovations.
HAT
Futurstate, Rise Cap

in black with PVC
trim, accessories and
pulls together all the
military elements
in this outfit. The
Rise Cap is a more
modern styling of a
vintage army cap.
JACKET
Retroscope
Fashions, Gothic
Corseted Military
Jacket has silver
buttons with perfect
placement on the
jacket for a delicate
military flare.
SHIRT
New York & Co., City

Style Polo Shirt in olive
green has a structured
fit with a folded and
buttoned sleeve, its the
perfect green!
ACCESSORIES
Tips
Pins, patches, or vintage military medals can be attached to

the jacket to pull the whole outfit together and brand your
whole look as militaristic. These accessories can also be
found at a army supply store, flea markets, or even your
grandfathers closet!
Adding a military feel to your style doesnt have to

mean a blatant use of camouflage or the literal recreation of uniforms. Looking for certain details in
clothing can add a militaristic flair to your wardrobe
without screaming Sergent!. Look for elements
such as epaulets, ball buttons, or braided cords. Certain colors will add a military feel such as, army or
olive drab green, khaki, black, navy blue, and gray.
Garments with clean lines and a solid structure allude to a militaristic feel. Style with military patches
and pins or even vintage war-time accessories such
as; canvas messenger bags, officer caps, medals, dog
tags, or pistol belts.
SHIRT
Futurstate, Comm Military Top

in black with white piping that is
reminiscent of the braiding used
on officers uniforms. It has a nice
structured fit and a circuit board print
detailing that adds a bit of interest to
the top of the outfit.
JACKET
SKIRT
This DIY skirt in black with military bar patches is an easy sewing project
that will take about ten minutes. It requirers a plain black pencil skirt and
patches that you can purchase at a local army supply store. Sew the patches
on to permanently attach them to the skirt.
PANTS
Retroscope
Fashions, Gothic
Corseted Military
Jacket styled
again with some
different items to
give a more cluboriented military
style. Its a very
versatile jacket!
Tripp NYC, Black Button-up Boot Cut

Denim Pants matches the buttons on the
Retroscope Fashions Military jacket, giving a
uniform-like look to this outfit.
BOOTS
SHOES
TUK, Wrapped Peep-Toe

Wedge in black gives this
ensemble a touch of sexiness, instead of a standard
issue combat boots.
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Transmuter Boots give the whole

ensemble a more club-oriented feel and
they just look great with a military pencil
skirt. Knee high boots contribute to the
over all structured feel to the ensemble.
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photographer : Jessica Banks

fashion designer : Jane Doe Latex
makeup artist : Elizabeth Tolley
hair stylist : Vance Yount
model : Porcelain
BOTH PAGES
Square Neck Top
with 3/4 sleeves, zip
back, contrast trim,
and bows paired
with Mini Skirt and
Bow Belt all by
Jane Doe Latex
BOTH PAGES
Jane Doe Latex Bow Belt in red
THIS PAGE
metallic blue Leggings With
Bows and red Bow Belt both by
Jane Doe Latex
OPPOSITE PAGE
Square Neck Top in metallic blue
with red contrast trim, Leggings
With Bows, and Bow Belt all by
Jane Doe Latex
photographer Jennifer Link

fashion stylist Meagan Breen
makeup artist Anna Malskaya
hair stylist Kristin Draudt
models The Beautiful Beast
and Marie Christina
The future of fashion is sleek sophisticated cyberware

for the cool crisp nights of spring
OPPOSITE PAGE
Replikant knee length
knit dress by Futurstate
THIS PAGE
Kitchen Orange black Golddigger
vest and silver Kitchen Orange
Makeout pants with black and
beige Zaza shoes by Fluevog
THIS PAGE
Switchblade Stiletto Vicious
Punk
THIS PAGE
Blazer
white zebra
with
KitcheninOrange
Jitneyprint
jacket
in
Rockin
Bones
Poofy
Tutu in boots
Lime
purple
with
patent
Transmuter
THIS PAGE
Kitchen Orange Boxwood dress in
charcoal and Lambchop
mini boot by Fluevog
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THIS PAGE
New York Couture Erika Halter
Bubble Dress and Rockin Bones
Sailor Dress in pink with black
tulle ruffles
THIS PAGE
Vendetta long lace up dress by Furturstate
OPPOSITE PAGE
Futurstate silver Stun vest with Kitchen
Orange charcoal Gumi skirt
THIS PAGE
Switchblade Stiletto Gray Leopard
Cardigan with The Perfect Skirt in
Psychobilly Green by Mode Merr
THIS PAGE
Kitchen Orange Greaser jacket in black with
Futurstate Bitter mini skirt in silver and
The LA Melrose Fluevog boot in black
caviar with gold heel
OPPOSITE PAGE
Chi is wearing Axxion long sleeve top by
Futurstate, Kitchen Orange Makeout pants in
purple with Garter Pocket by Platik Wrap, and
The LA Melrose Fluevog boot in black caviar
with gold heel - Marie is wearing Miyuki jacket
by Futurstate and silver Kitchen Orange Makeout
pants with Fluevog Lambchop mini boots
where to buy
Absinthe Mata Hari
www.absinthematahari.com
La Fee Parisienne
www.lafeeabsinthe.com
Retroscope Fashions
www.retroscopefashions.com
Tripp NYC
www.hottopic.com
Delicious Boutique of Philadelphia

www.deliciousboutique.com
Lucid Absinthe Superieure

www.drinklucid.com
Skingraft
www.skingraftdesigns.com
TUK
www.tukshoes.com
Fluevog
www.fluevog.com
New York & Co.

www.nyandcompany.com/nyco/
Sourpuss Clothing
www.sourpussclothing.com
Urban Decay
www.urbandecay.com
Futurstate
www.futurstate.com
NYX
www.nyxcosmetics.com
Spiral Stitching
www.spiralstitching.com
Jane Doe Latex

www.janedoelatex.com
Purrfect Pineapples
www.purrfectpineapples.com
Suzi Q Cosmetics
www.suziqcosmetics.com
Kitchen Orange
www.mudsharkstreetwear.com
Red Buttafly
www.redbuttafly.com
Transmuter
www.pennangalan.com
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MUSIC + FASHION

combichrist . the prodigy

Photographer : Jennifer Link

18 on tour with Combichrist...

april 2009 AUXILIARY

Welcome to Auxiliary Magazine issue number three, my personal favorite so far. Im

dont worry its just a phase

Sincerely, Jennifer Link

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Let us know what you think!

Our editorial section is for your opinions.

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photographer : Luke Copping

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what are the best options out there?

NYX Chrome Eye Shadow in Sunny Day

beauty picks to turn you into an android

flawless skin for post-human perfection

available at www.suziqcosmetics.com . $15

available at www.sephora.com . $30

Loose Pigment in Graffiti

available at www.urbandecay.com . $20

Nail Polish in Freja - Zoya

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putting the goth back in cybergoth

available at www.maccosmetics.com . $38

Faux Hair Inc.

by Meagan Breen and Melanie Beitel

what you will need

The Road Warrior

Six String Samurai

Nausica of the Valley of the Winds

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What do you specifically enjoy, what dont you enjoy?

Is it the variety that entertains you?

Whats the best show you played?

Do you find touring to be necessary to your music career?

Get the urge to stop for BBQ while your driving?

Any other favorites?

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Is that what you did?

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guest music reviews

Amir Derakh of Julien-K

Michael Morton aka Displacer

The Prodigy - Invaders Must Die

Kill Memory Crash - Of Fire

reviewed by : Amir Derakh

released by Take Me To The Hospital on 24 February 2009

Are Combichrist shows different then your other projects?

released by Ghostly International on 25 November 2008

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Julien-K - Death to Analog

released by Metropolis on 10 March 2009

reviewed by : Mike Kieffer

various artists - Pop Ambient 2009

MSTRKRFT - Fist of God

reviewed by : Paul Morin