X.S.V. x IDLM: BLACK ZEN SPRING 2012

BLACK ZEN is a video editorial directed and written by interdisciplinary artist Xavier Valentine in collaboration with IDLM. The video works as a series of "tableaux vivants" illustrating the idea of ceremony and ritual in daily dress. BLACK ZEN derives inspiration from such films as the HOLY MOUNTAIN, Alejandro Jodorowsky's infamous film steeped in esoteric-ism and ancient rites. The film features pieces from Bond Hardware, SIR New York, Obesity and Speed, Chris Habana, and Luv AJ.
Xavier Valentine's body of work often explores semiotics within the realm of the occult. He seeks to observe correlations of antiquity bearing on our perception, creation, and curation of modern "artifacts". His most recent solo show, in collaboration with R.K. Projects at the Marty and Perry Granoff Centre for the Creative Arts titled ATLAS, was a large scale installation inspired by Roland Barthes' 1977-1978 lecture on neutrality. Xavier applies this attitude of inclusiveness and uncovering of mystery toward his love for fashion. 

Dark Angels featuring SIR New York

A new collaborative film featuring pieces by SIR New York has appeared as an exclusive for The Fashionisto. The industrial setting and melancholic narrative perfectly showcase the SIR aesthetic. Check in our shop for current items from SIR NEW YORK, and stay tuned for more to come.

View the film here
A film by RAMON J. GONI AND ANDREW YANG
Executive Producer JACK CONNOLLY
Music and Sound Design by MIKAEL KARLSSON
Cinematography and Editing RAMON J. GONI
Cast PARKER HURLEY, MISA PATINSZKY, RJ KING
Second Camera Unit MATTHEW BARELA
Still Photography BRYAN FOX
Colorist MATTHEW BARELA
Wardrobe SIR NEW YORK
Stylist MICHEL SERRUYA
Make-up Artist CANDICE FORNESS

It's The End Of The World As We Know It And I Feel Fine

Pass an EYE over CHRIS HABANA pieces in the SHOP!

INFLUENCE: RYE RYE

la musique

the gif-style music video revolution continues, this time with a new yelle clip produced by the staff at we are from l.a. the catchy track is a backdrop for a frenetic world of convulsing pop culture figures. you'll see many of america's most familiar faces, for better or worse. they range from obama to barbie to madonna. this video is definitely at the forefront of this new paradigm.

lara vs the savage pack

aussie favorites midnight juggernauts recently debuted the third single from their new album with a stunning clip to match. the band eschews the post-production wizardry of their recent releases for an impressive stop-motion technique that required 2000 pieces of paper, a seven person team, and months of effort. great music meets great visuals for an instant classic.

the dark night of the soul

courtney love's newfound occupation with fashion has brought us... this. her new video traces her personal style evoultion with a heavy dose of her unique brand of insanity. the convoluted storyline and trippy graphics add up to create a pretty amazing and polarizing experience. watch and enjoy.

the wilderness dowtown

the arcade fire is back with a new album, and they've released an impressive video to promote it. harnessing the power of html5 and google street view, the production features a personalized, multiframe experience that you definitely won't want to miss.

http://thewildernessdowntown.com

arabian knights

oh siouxsie... your summer looks will never cease to amaze. tribal hippie? witch sorceress?

just remember to grab your 3d glasses before viewing... or not.

rubber

witness the trailer for "rubber," quentin dupieux (aka mr. oizo)'s new full length film about a tire that comes to life and goes on a homicidal rampage. he made both the film and its soundtrack, screening it to acclaim at cannes.

but, of course, this isn't the first time one of our cherished musical acts has released a chronically disaffected film project...

anyone recall daft punk's 2007 film "electroma", about two robots' quest to become human?

hair everywhere

Check out this amazing new video by Jason Last, which features Allen Roth and some pretty interesting hair contortions. It's definitely giving us a major Garbage-circa-2005 vibe. Just check out Shirley Manson's tricks around 3:20!

black moth super rainbow: tooth decay

Deep in the woods of western Pennsylvania vocoders hum amongst the flowers and synths bubble under the leaf-strewn ground while flutes whistle in the wind and beats bounce to the soft drizzle of a warm acid rain. As the sun peeks out from between the clouds, the organic aural concoction of Black Moth Super Rainbow starts to glisten above the trees.

cocorosie: lemonade

xiu xiu

Xiu Xiu: This Too Shall Pass Away (For Freddy) [Kill Rock Stars; 2010]

jail la la

Dum Dum Girls - Jail La La
{Cargo; 2010}

little dragon

Little Dragon’s songs are not what comes to mind when you think of Swedish electronic music—the Gothenburg quartet’s bass and percussion sound more like smooth jazz at times than say, The Knife, but record scratches and samples remind us we are dealing with some modern electronic masters, soaked in low-key cool. (They have collaborated with fellow Swedes and electro-jazz duo Koop, after all).

These high school friends turned electro-band are touring North America this month before heading back to Europe in early December. Catch them in NYC at Le Poisson Rouge tomorrow night, Saturday November 21, 2009.

http://www.myspace.com/yourlittledragon

allison schulnik

Allison Schulnik is one of those artists who sees the world through a different set of lenses, and knows how to channel it effectively so we can all get in on the experience. She has a knack for bringing out the grittier and lesser-known side to everyday objects. In her series of paintings, she creates many images of clowns using a gruesome and fantastical vision that is reminiscent of Francis Bacon. Schulnik takes ceramic cat figurines – usually reserved for crazy ladies' mantelpieces – and drips them in glitter and gloom until it looks like they’ve been out raving all night.

http://www.allisonschulnik.com







"Hobo Clown" directed by Allison Schulnik, 2008



Grizzly Bear, "Ready, Able" directed by Allison Schulnik, 2009

bruno levy update

IDLM-featured gallery artist, Bruno Levy, has released two new videos! Levy has been recognized as a pioneer in video multimedia. His video, Sialogogue, won in the Best Short Film/Video category at the 2009 New York Photo Awards.

This first video, The Landing, was developed by SWEATSHOPPE, a multimedia performance collaboration between Bruno Levy and Blake Shaw. In an effort to establish new platforms for public art and performance, the multimedia duo has developed a new interactive technology that enables them to explore the relationship between video, mark making and architecture. Dubbed "video painting," this technology allows them to essentially "paint" video onto any surface. Shooting in Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, the duo spent documenting their work in urban settings to create The Landing...the first in a series of episodes that showcases their work as artists, technologists and performers.

And in a cosmic alignment, Levy's video features two very special masks by current IDLM-featured artist Shin Murayama.





This second video is a stop-motion narrative synched to 'Deboutonner' by Modeselektor. The presentation is the result of thousands of photographs taken over the course of a week using flashlights and long-exposures by Levy in Patan, Nepal.





To learn more about Bruno Levy, visit his site.

Go to the IDLM Gallery to see features on Bruno Levy and Shin Murayama, including one-of-a-kind pieces made by the artists exclusively for I Dont Like Mondays and available for purchase.

girls in europe

Talk about art imitating life...or is it life imitating art? Indie-pop band Girls proves that, although musical talent is usually innate, an interesting life that provides inspiration is always a plus when it comes to making good music. The group´s lead singer, Christopher Owens, knows a thing or two about eccentric life experiences. His musical ear developed at a young age, for reasons that you don´t usually expect from a musician. As part of Children of God, a religious cult, Owens was forced to go out onto the streets to sing for money. As if begging wasn´t enough, Owens had to see his younger brother pass away because the cult did not permit any medical assistance. He then watched his mother go from caring housewife to prostitute, as ordered by the cult. He finally ran away from Children of God and after a short involvement in the punk scene in Texas he moved to San Francisco where his music career officially took off. In California he met Chet “JR” White and Garret Godard, Girls´ other members, with whom he recorded their 2009 debut album, titled 'Album'. Most of Album´s songs are about girls and nasty breakups, however it´s Owens´ treacherous past which seems to be immortalized through the sometimes dark lyrics.

Catch Girls' show in Madrid this weekend on Sunday October 4th at MobyDick. Girls will continue on to perform in Paris on October 6th at Point Ephemere. See their full tour dates at the band's MySpace page.