The Secret Machines
The very extraordinary Secret Machines, en masse, spoke to us about scaring the audience, the recording of “September 000,” and potluck dinners.
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24 May 2002
New York's currently: on vacation until Tuesday U.S. and Russia sign nuclear reduction treaty, to reduce long-range weapon ranks by two-thirds. Related links: Arms Control Association Q&A on the treaty. Also, a 1996 Frontline special on loose nukes (great resource). Bush loves Russia,
Hella, Hold Your Horse Is
As Don Caballero devolved into a mess of egotistical assholes and sloppy drunks (see Fred Weaver’s excellent tour diary in Chunklet #16) before splitting in 2000, the noise-rock scene was left with a conundrum: Follow the neutered approach Don Cab employed on their final disc, American Don, or
Rules of the New Restroom
We’ve all seen the “Employees Must Wash Hands” and “No Smoking” signs in bathrooms. But what about other common sense rules? How are we to know what’s permissible, and what’s just plain wrong?
23 May 2002
New York's currently: working on new, exciting ideas President Bush continues to disappoint EU with bland, relentlessly repetitive tie selection. World's diplomats fear total war after India's Prime Minister prepares for 'a decisive battle.' Over 1,000 dead in southern Indian heat
22 May 2002
New York's currently: folding bathing suits Bush travels to Europe to retain friendship, overcome widening differences. New York under tighter security since vague warning about landmark attack, 'Coast Guard is at the most heightened state it has been at since World War II.' Magician David Blaine
The Secret Machines, “September 000”
The Secret Machines’ new EP is magnificent: an inspiring work from what could be the best live band New York has seen in years.
The Case for Cocktails
Fifty years ago, men ordered Manhattans, women drank Mai Tais, and no one brought guns to school. The logic is irrefutable.
21 May 2002
New York's currently: having nightmares about terrorists Pakistani diplomat says his country and India are 'very close' to war; meanwhile, India and Pakistan trade attacks in Kashmir before visit by Indian PM. U.S. warns of imminent terrorist attacks, says they're unpreventable, citizens hire
Heart of Greenness
New Yorkers, as a rule, fear rats. You see them in the rivers, in your bedroom, sometimes drinking coffee on the subway. A boat ride on the Gowanus.