The Cultured Hooligan Podcast #1 - Matty King (Stormshadow, The Match and The Moth)

An interview with musician, artist, philosopher Matty King of Stormshadow and The Match and The Moth.

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REVIEW: STORMSHADOW - SET ON DESTROY

When this album was first limitedly released years ago I liked screaming along with the lyrics (most notably "Greaser forever, Social Never") but I couldn't truly grasp it. I knew I was in the presence of something brilliant, but it's taken years of development and growth, of heartache, pain, failures, triumphs - to truly appreciate all that comprises this album.

Completely frenetic, beautiful, sad, lovely and yes, angry. Catchy without being pop. Technical without being annoying. Truly poetic lyrics without being flowery or corny. Sometimes political, sometimes introspectual, sometimes funny, sometimes analytical, sometimes a mixture.

Sweet, angelic (and sometimes even sexy) female vocals juxtaposed with the guttural growls of anger and frustration from a man wrestling with his demons and living in a world where it seems only he knows is insane.

Musically a product of their diverse influences (e.g. Minutemen, Black Sabbath, Human Remains) but without being derivative. A sound of their own.

Most songs clock in well under 2 minutes but are jam packed with changes, energy, and great lyrics. They take you on a journey where time doesn't exist and only on Earth is it that such a short time has passed. The music/feeling/energy hits so hard, that each song itself is a lifetime of emotion that sticks to your soul.

A timeless record, it could have been recorded last week, 13 years ago, or 30 years ago. Kudos to Don Giovani Records for having the smarts to release it and share this with the world.

You'd be a fool not to experience this record, and an idiot not to have it in your life.

Buy it now.

BULLDOG RADIO: THE LEGENDS RETURN

My favorite podcast/radio show comes back tonight. 

Listen live at 9PM Eastern at www.TheBulldogRadioShow.com.

MOVIE: THE GREAT GATSBY

Yet another 20th Century great American novel is being adapted to the big screen this month.  F. Scott Fitzgerald's tale of the roaring twenties.  Directed by Baz Luhrmann of Strictly Ballroom, William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge! fame.  So, expect it to look cool but have a out of character sound track.

Trailer:


More info at the official site.

MOVIE: ON THE ROAD

The theatrical adaptation of Jack Kerouac's great American novel. Directed by Walter Salles of The Motorcycle Diaries fame. Hopefully it'll live up to the novel. It has Kristen Stewart in it, but she was decent in the The Runaways, so I won't hold Twilight against her. Hell, maybe even the Beat and Beatnik culture will become hot again because of her involvement.  Soon enough striped shirts, turtlenecks, and bongos will be in the front window of your local Hot Topic.

Watch the trailer:


More info. at the official website.

UPDATE: GYPSY GENTLEMAN EPISODE 5: LONDON

The fifth installment of the our favorite tattoo travel series visits London.

The Gypsy Gentleman - Episode 05: London from Marcus Kuhn on Vimeo.

Get more info. here.

SCREENING: 47 INDUSTRIES IS SCREENING 6 0VER SAT. NOV. 10, 2012 AT 7PM

One of the best and most honest mechanics you'll ever meet, my pal Mike, is hosting a screening of 6 Over at his shop 47 Industries. While you're there have him start building you the bike or classic car of your dreams.

For more info. and to subscribe to his blog, go here.

6 OVER

6 Over is a documentary about 6 motorcycle builders (Caleb Owens, Jason Webber, Kim Boyle, Jeremiah Armenta, Max Schaaf and Eddie Cleveland) and their love for 2 wheels.

Check out the trailer and buy a copy for yourself:

Trailer from Wild Honey Productions on Vimeo.

"MUNSTERS" REBOOT "MOCKINGBIRD LANE" TONIGHT ON NBC

Tonight NBC will air a modern reboot of the Munsters, the best monster's show from the 1960's. The Adams Family sucks, but I'll rant about that in a future post. I used to watch the original, I watched the reboot in the 80's/90's (The Munsters Today), and I'll watch this "special" (option of a series order should it do well in the ratings). More info. here

UPDATE: GYPSY GENTLEMAN EPISODES 2, 3, 4

The internet based tattoo/travel show that showcases "the world’s greatest tattooers and the world’s most fascinating places." is back with 3 new episodes:Episode 2: Austin, Texas

The Gypsy Gentleman - Episode 02: Austin, Texas from Marcus Kuhn on Vimeo.

Episode 3: San Francisco, California

The Gypsy Gentleman - Episode 03: San Francisco from Marcus Kuhn on Vimeo.

Episode 4: San Diego y Tijuana

The Gypsy Gentleman - Episode 04: San Diego y Tijuana from Marcus Kuhn on Vimeo.

More info. can be found here.

BONES BRIGADE: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY

An upcoming documentary on the crew who ruled skateboarding when I was a kid. I was too young for the Dogtown/Z-boys era, but my first "pro" skateboard was the Powell Peralta Mike McGill Skull and Snake in blue. I'm definitely looking forward to this. Screening now in select locations (in NYC on October 17, 2012), and being released digitally/home video on November 6, 2012 (available for pre-order now). Get more info here.

REVIEW: GYPSY GENTLEMAN - EPISODE 1: NEW YORK

A new internet based tattoo/travel show that showcases "the world’s greatest tattooers and the world’s most fascinating places."  Kind of like a tattoo version of Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations.

I really like this show.  The Cultured Hooligan approves of the Gentleman Gypsy.  Had to write that, sorry.

Check it, enjoy it, and donate so they can make more episodes.


The Gypsy Gentleman - Episode 01: New York City from Marcus Kuhn on Vimeo.

Check out the official page for more info.

STEVIE TOMBSTONE OCT. 14, 2011 8PM

First show I've helped book in probably a decade.


Friday October 14, 2011 8PM
Stevie Tombstone
with Special Guest Gabe Zander
Calabrese's Barber Shop
33 West Front St., Keyport, NJ