Author Archives: Julianne

RIP to two American greats, and a Palestinian one too. Never forget Macaroni and Black Moses. You should read this English translation of a poem Mahmoud Darwish wrote for Edward Said. I particuarly like the part where he is describing … Continue reading →

Even though the Olympics are boring and the announcers keep making borderline bigoted remarks about other countries, Esan and I watched part of the gymnastics trials tonight, because we decided if the American teams win it might be good for … Continue reading →

Jamie is a secret hippie and has been sending me posts from the Phish message board all day, such as the Craigslist ad from the 21-year-old SUNY undergrad who is willing to trade his chocolate labrador Caterpillar for a ticket … Continue reading →

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 was a contractual agreement made before the collective successes of the stars. FABU outfit Blake!

That Nicole Wray is the best young R&B singer alive right now. Mariah Carey doesn’t count because she has transcended into a vision at Medjugorje. Nicole got dropped from Def Jam in ’04 after her Jem-themed video for “If I … Continue reading →

He has a song called “My President is Black” about Barack Obama. And last night at his listening party gave a speech about registering to vote etc. Dudes. We must take this!

Last Thursday I experienced a minor tragedy. I had wanted to wear my favorite beret to the American Teen premiere, a vintage black wool number with pearls and sequins dotting it in symmetrical rows, but the sun was oppressive and … Continue reading →

On Monday resident FADER videographer Hanly Banks and I saw Brit sensations / fake shoegaze dance band Friendly Fires play in New York. We filmed some of their show, too, and put them up on the FADER bloggerstino, which you … Continue reading →

You should go see this show at the Chelsea Art Museum–it’s about the environment but it’s mostly not heavy handed, and it’s by new young artists but they are mostly not shitty or pretentious or driven solely by their retail … Continue reading →

I suppose it is redundant to say that Trina is coming for K. Sis’ title considering like, w/out Trina K.Sis would not exist. But also, how weird is this vid?