As expressive as svenonius is, though, the musician doesnt think everyone is entitled to an audience. Mar 03, 2020 in the makeup, nous vocalist ian svenonius, guitarist james canty, and drummer steve gamboa were joined by michelle mae on bass. Ian svenonius stylish 90s band the makeup heads to. The makeup is an american postpunk band from washington, d. Ian svenonius is staying at the residencia erasmus in barcelonas gracia neighbourhood. How the sassiest boy in america became the most interesting. Svenoniuss new collection of sixteen essays and stories, entitled censorship now, is reorganizing peoples ideas about censorship, ikea, documentary filmmaking, the berlin wall, the film heathers, the twist, the frug, the mashed potato, shaving ones body, apple, inc.
They are, on guitar, microphone and organ, james canty. Insightful thoughts by ian via antonio about escapeisms, books, censorship, deaths, p. Regular readers of should not be unfamiliar with ian svenonius, the d. Censorship now can be one of your beginner books that are good idea. Ian svenonius wants an end to freedom of expression in his latest. His published books are the psychic soviet drag city, 2006, supernatural strategies for making a rock n roll group akashic books, 20, and censorship now. The selections are written in a scholarly yet engaging style, filled with parody and biting humor that subvert. The makeup unveil 2019 reunion tour, reissue save yourself cult d. The rooms cost 55 euros per night and have no phone, so the receptionist advices me to go up to room 212 and knock on the door should i want to meet him. Svenonius burst into public consciousness in the late 1980s with his dcbased punk band nation of ulysses, and even then he knew that he would need to come up with some ideology to match.
On record the band mixed gospel, james brown, garage, french. Therefore, hes written an instructional guide, which doubles as a warning device, a philosophical text, an exercise in. They were later joined by bassist michelle and that is how the makeup was born. Ian svenonius has indefatigably devoted his professional life to building an extensive and formidable body of work that feels as vibrant and urgent as ever in 2019. Ian svenonius on what hes learned from rock and roll the. This band has been playing some reunion gigs around the world here and there for the last several years and if you miss them that will be you problem. Thats the guiding principle of local radical punk ian svenonius latest essay collection, censorship now washington city paper, critics pick named a favorite book of 2015 by jason diamond at vol. Ian svenonius is an american musician, writer, and occasional talk show host. His howto guide for forming a band is plenty tongueincheekthe advice is presented through the words of dead rock stars contacted via seancebut he hits on some. Known internationally via bands the nation of ulysses, the makeup, chain and the gang, and weird war among others, he has also authore.
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He was also the host of s soft focus, a different breed of chat show, where he interviewed mark e. He was also the host of s soft focus, a different breed of chat show, where he spoke to people such as mark e smith, genesis p orridge, chan marshall, and ian mackaye. Times like these call for the return of the makeup pacific san diego. He is famous for fronting a variety of beloved rock bands from washington, d. Author and musician ian svenonius on his new book, which. Censorship now kindle edition by svenonius, ian f arts.
Supernatural strategies for making a rock n roll group by. Supernatural strategies for making a rock n roll group book. Supernatural strategies for making a rocknroll group pitchfork. Svenonius new book, supernatural strategies for making a rock n. Many of us recommend that straight away because this reserve has good vocabulary that may increase your knowledge in terminology, easy to understand, bit entertaining however delivering the information. The makeup broke up in 2000, but since 2012 theyve sporadically regrouped, and in anticipating their first reunion show, svenonius told the post, this seems very natural. Ian svenonius is an american musician, notable as the singer and mouthpiece of various washington, d. Film, tv, music, politics, books, news, artcensor all of it. The pocketsized book is bound with a durable brightpink plastic cover, recalling the aesthetics of maos the little red book, and perfect for carrying into the fray. Ian svenonius is an american musician, notable as the singer and. Ian svenonius dives deep into escapeism, communication, and. Mar 07, 2017 ian svenonius is an american musician, writer, and occasional talk show host. Svenonius is the author of the underground best seller the psychic soviet drag city press 2007. In his latest book supernatural strategies for making a rock n roll.
In july 2006, svenonius released a book of 19 essays entitled the psychic soviet. I dont understand what the makeup dissolved early in 2001, and a year later, svenonius formed the band weird war, who are also known briefly known as scene creamers, in which he is still active. Censorship now is an uproarious new essay collection from washington, dcs, infamous cult music hero and satirist, ian f. Between his numerous projects, svenonius has released more than 19 fulllength albums and more than 20 singles, eps, and splits. Ian svenonius, who has fronted a number of bands including the nation of ulysses, the makeup who reunited for a few. Bands he has belonged to include the make up, nation of ulysses, weird war, chain and the gang, xyz, cupid car club, goon squad, and escapeism. Ian svenonius gears up for upcoming book, shares new trailer. Punk rock crooner ian svenonius nation of ulysses, the makeup. Svenonius is the author of the underground best seller the psychic soviet. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ian svenonius books online.
Ian f svenonius born june 1, 1968 is an american musician and singer of various washington, d. Ian svenonius, the man, the legend, is on made of things. Supernatural strategies for making a rock n roll group by ian f. A band is about an ideology, a way of life, an aesthetic the former nation of ulysses and makeup man is back with chain and the gang, and a new manifesto for survival in the. A collection of essays previously published by vice, jacobin, and others, it sets up numerous enemiesboth real and strawfor svenonius to knock down. Supernatural strategies for making a rock n roll group ian f. Svenonius has also published two books, a 2006 collection of essays titled the psychic soviet, and his 20 pseudooccult selfhelp volume, supernatural strategies for making a rock n. Its all couched in a style that s part anarchist tirade, part postmodern critique, and part punkrock snottinessyet its addictively ridiculous. The makeup unveil 2019 reunion tour, reissue save yourself.
In the makeup, nous vocalist ian svenonius, guitarist james canty, and drummer steve gamboa were joined by michelle mae on bass. Svenonius paperback, 249 pages published by akashic books, 2012. Ian svenonius on todays dubious rock n roll icons bandwidth. Svenoniuss experience as an iconic underground rock musicianplaying in such highly influential and revolutionary outfits as the makeup and the nation of ulyssesgives him special insight on techniques for not only starting but also surviving a rock n roll group. As a musician he has created more than twenty albums and countless singles in various rock and roll combos chain. Known internationally via bands the nation of ulysses, the make up, chain and the gang, and weird war among others, he has also authore. He keeps writing music and is now on his second book so it looks like therell be plenty more to talk about for the foreseeable future. Ian is also a writer, penning the lengthy liner notes that usually accompany his bands releases and publishing a book, the psychic soviet, in 2006. Svenonius has the spirit of a longgone punk past, but his book has. Make up as a reunion band is really different of course, but its. The phenomenon is explained in supernatural strategies for making a rock n roll group, a new book by washington musician, author and general punk provocateur ian svenonius.
His howto guide for forming a band is plenty tongueincheek the advice is presented through the words of dead rock stars contacted via seancebut he hits on some. An anthology of both new and previously published essays and articles from one of the mainstays of the washington, dc underground rockandroll scene, the psychic soviet is the most complete collection of writings by ian svenonius. R u a believer ian svenoniuss supernatural strategies for. Ian svenonius conducts a seance 20 january 31 candela. As the makeups frontman and mouthpiece, ian svenonius often. The make up one of my favorite bands of the mid nineties with the infamous ian f. He was also the host of s soft focus, a different breed of chat show, where he spoke to people such as mark e smith, genesis p. Percussion brian weber, ian svenonius, james canty producer calvin johnson vocals ian svenonius, james canty, michelle mae. Ian svenonius is a washington, dcbased vocalist who has fronted a number of bands throughout the 1990s and 2000s and has released solo albums under the aliases david candy and escapeism. The former vocalist for nation of ulysses, the makeup, weird war and scene creamers has been on an antifreedom kick for years. The makeup were joined in late 1999 by a fifth member, alex minoff of the groups golden and extra golden, who played guitar with the group until the bands. Svenonius is the author of the underground best sellers supernatural strategies for making a rock n roll group and censorship now he was also the host of s soft focus, where he interviewed mark e. Svenonius seems uniquely qualified to author a book entitled supernatural strategies for making a rock and roll group akashic books. Svenonius is the author of the underground best sellers the psychic soviet, supernatural strategies for making a rock n roll group, and censorship now he was also the host of s soft focus, where he interviewed mark e.
A band is about an ideology, a way of life, an aesthetic the former nation of ulysses and make up man is back with chain and the gang, and a new manifesto for survival in the. Ask ian svenonius, a diy rock musician who has had an influential 25 year career. Ian svenonius stylish 90s band the makeup heads to third. He tackles such diverse subjects as ikea, apple, the weather, the gentrification of punk by indie rock, marion barry, the film heathers 1988, christian pornography, vampires, hoarding, the role of sugar in empirebuilding, how to properly tip at restaurants. The make up unveil 2019 reunion tour, reissue save yourself cult d. The selections are written in a scholarly yet engaging style, filled with parody and biting humor that subvert capitalist culture, and cover such topics as the. This event will take place in the rare book room on the strands 3rd floor, accessible via the doors next door at 826 broadway. Supernatural strategies for making a rock n roll group.
Svenonius author, musician and frontman of the makeup. Ian svenonius released a rock n roll book, touring it. Listen to supernatural strategies for making a rock n roll. Feb 14, 20 discover book depositorys huge selection of ian svenonius books online. Svenonius experience as an iconic underground rock musicianplaying in such highly influential and revolutionary outfits as the makeup and the nation of ulyssesgives him special insight on techniques for not only starting but also surviving a. I was already a fan of ian svenonius music with the band makeup, and have heard an. Svenonius is the author of the underground best sellers supernatural strategies for making a rock n roll group and the psychic soviet. Svenonius s experience as an iconic underground rock musicianplaying in such highly influential and revolutionary outfits as the make up and the nation of ulyssesgives him special insight on techniques for not only starting but also surviving a rock n roll group. Ian, steve and james once were part of the nation of ulysses, while michelle took part in a project called frumpies.
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