by Tom Baker | Sep 13, 2012 | Features
There’s no time to waste with frivolities like privacy in the shadow of an impending apocalypse. Bohemian accordionista Tom Baker reveals his secret identity in a desperate bid to save the planet. Meet Dex Sinister, prophet of catastrophe, monomaniac and host of The...
by C.J. Lazaretti | Sep 8, 2012 | Features
Mat Fraser’s turn as host of the 2012 Summer Paralympics opening ceremony pre-show might be one of the greatest achievements in the history of disability. Not because of his physical handicap – Fraser suffers from congenital malformation of both arms – but because of...
by Guilherme Zühlke O'Connor | Sep 4, 2012 | Features, Photos, Variety
Despite being given only a few hours notice of the capital’s largest ever outdoor circus events, packed crowds turned out yesterday to witness an extravaganza of global proportions. Held as part of the London 2012 Festival’s Surprises series, Piccadilly...
by Franco Milazzo | Aug 30, 2012 | Features, Interview
Ace Canadian turntablist Kid Koala is promoting his new album 12 Bit Blues by bringing his Vinyl Vaudeville Tour to London this autumn. While he may not be a household name, there’s a very good chance you will have heard the scratch DJ’s work. Signed to...
by Ivy Paige | Aug 29, 2012 | Features
Frilly knickers no longer enjoy the favour they once did among professional bump-and-grinders. Singer and compère Ivy Paige considers the impact of C-strings and merkins in the aesthetics of modern burlesque. Do you dare to bare? Once upon a time it was all about...
by C.J. Lazaretti | Aug 13, 2012 | Features
Live music in burlesque is on the rise, but still an exception. C.J. Lazaretti talks to some of the artists behind the latest live-backed revues and probes the effects of recorded backing tracks beyond the obvious budget issues. The next time someone tells you CDs...
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