MARK LANE @ M/R/X: MINIMAL WAVE, ELECTRO POST-PUNK SYNTHPOP, CAMPY FASHION.
A while back, I wrote about Goth lipsticks and shadows. Last Saturday, I caked on two of my favorites: blue eye dust from Medusas Makeup, and dark blue lipstick from Make Up Forever Professional. I only had an hour between the airplane photoshoot and the party, so I threw on a Sex Pot Revenge t-shirt and some odds and ends…
All dressed up – where to go? How about the Wolfpak + M/R/X club night, described as minimal-electronic-wave-synth-punk-Goth, or “dancing with tears in our eyes”? And could there be a more perfect venue than El Cid Cabaret in Silver Lake: a replica of a 16th century Spanish tavern (complete with flowering courtyard and antique brick fireplace), built around 1900 by D.W. Griffith and used in his controversial film “Birth of a Nation”?
With a cherry on top: minimal-synth pioneer Mark Lane, performing live in LA for the first time in 24 years! (You can read a fantastic article about him on LA Weekly.) He thrilled me with his strong vocals and somewhat-tongue-in-cheek delivery, set to not one, not two, but FIVE keyboards (Moog, analog synthesizers, toy machinery…) You never knew which one Mark would attack next!
The fashion at the party was the best I’ve seen in LA: a meeting of debonair and Gothic, 1930s Weimar Berlin and 1980s Vivienne Westwood.
The men out-glittered the women with Boy George makeup and fox fur scarves (with head and feet still attached). The dandy on the right wasn’t satisfied with studding his top hat – he extended the decora onto his face!
The boys were especially dashing on the wood dance floor. The DJ was Veronica of East Village Radio – and I was in analog synth heaven. I’ve been listening to her weekly show, Minimal-Electronik Plus, religiously for the past few years. It’s hard to describe the sound of dark/minimal wave… you’ve simply got to tune in!
Decora nail art, undead elegance… M/R/X felt a lot like a Tokyo nightcrawl. It was a pleasure to meet Gloom (right) and a few other Angelinos who read this blog. I only wish I had more time in LA to venture into the night… I certainly don’t want to miss the Modern Romantic club night that the organizers are debuting soon.
In lieu of the Song of the Day, check out the video footage I took of Mark Lane’s performance (above) and stream Veronica’s Minimal-Electronik Plus radio show.
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Thanks for that! It was a good night, and I am glad you had fun!!!
I truly love M/R/X. The music is far beyond standard club fare and the crowd goes out of their way to dress up for the events. Glad you were in town to catch it.
Same – I've been raving about M/R/X to my friends ever since!
It was an honor to meet you. Thank you for being a part of an incredible evening. I really loved your blog. So much so I mentioned you in mine. A big hug.
Mark Lane
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PS: you can read Mark Lane's blog at :
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bl…
“Speaking of amazing photos, I met the cool and fun gothic lolita bloger La Carmina. She is a unique and interesting character in the Los Angeles underground music scene. She has posted a photo essay of the entire evening beginning with her cloths and fashion tips, the audience, and my performance. I recommend you visit her blog at http://www.lacarmina.com“
Thanks for that! It was a good night, and I am glad you had fun!!!
I truly love M/R/X. The music is far beyond standard club fare and the crowd goes out of their way to dress up for the events. Glad you were in town to catch it.
Same – I’ve been raving about M/R/X to my friends ever since!
It was an honor to meet you. Thank you for being a part of an incredible evening. I really loved your blog. So much so I mentioned you in mine. A big hug.
Mark Lane
^
PS: you can read Mark Lane’s blog at :
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=147912139&blogID=456233185
“Speaking of amazing photos, I met the cool and fun gothic lolita bloger La Carmina. She is a unique and interesting character in the Los Angeles underground music scene. She has posted a photo essay of the entire evening beginning with her cloths and fashion tips, the audience, and my performance. I recommend you visit her blog at http://www.lacarmina.com“
I love your outfit! Is that a bow on your head in the first pic? I really like how it looks, how did you attach it to your hair? Please tell me what you did, it looks awesome! ^.^
I love your outfit! Is that a bow on your head in the first pic? I really like how it looks, how did you attach it to your hair? Please tell me what you did, it looks awesome! ^.^
Thanks! It’s simply a 12-inch long polka dot “scarf” or hair tie from Daiso (the Japanese discount mart). I tied it on top of my head like a present, tee hee.
Mark Lane would deserve more, but i only have two points to give!
Thanks for info, looking forward to Veronica's show.
Absolutely – he sent me the sweetest message afterwards~!
I love love LOVE her ( http://www.carmenyuen.com/blog/blogpics/081206_… ) her outfit. And I love how you described it, too, Carmina! Glad you had a good time… ^^
She just got back from a long trip to Tokyo! This was the first time in a long time that she wasn't wearing anything from Harajuku :)
Thanks for info, looking forward to Veronica’s show.
Mark Lane would deserve more, but i only have two points to give!
Absolutely – he sent me the sweetest message afterwards~!
I love love LOVE her ( http://www.carmenyuen.com/blog/blogpics/081206_mrx3.jpg ) her outfit. And I love how you described it, too, Carmina! Glad you had a good time… ^^
She just got back from a long trip to Tokyo! This was the first time in a long time that she wasn’t wearing anything from Harajuku :)
I just love your taiste in fashion!!!!
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WOW!!
HELLO CARMINA!!
AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR BLOG IS EXCELLENT!!!!!!!
I HOPE TO MEET UP WITH YOU SOON AND HIT THE DECADENCE OF THE LA NIGHTLIFE!!!!!!
WILL KEEP IN TOUCH!!!!!!!
JOB LEATHERETTE!!!!!
I just love your taiste in fashion!!!!
^_^
^__^/
WOW!!
HELLO CARMINA!!
AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR BLOG IS EXCELLENT!!!!!!!
I HOPE TO MEET UP WITH YOU SOON AND HIT THE DECADENCE OF THE LA NIGHTLIFE!!!!!!
WILL KEEP IN TOUCH!!!!!!!
JOB LEATHERETTE!!!!!
IT”S GONNA BE A NITE TO REMEMBER THANKS 4 ALL THE SUPPORT!!!
IT”S GONNA BE A NITE TO REMEMBER THANKS 4 ALL THE SUPPORT!!!
Thanks! It's simply a 12-inch long polka dot “scarf” or hair tie from Daiso (the Japanese discount mart). I tied it on top of my head like a present, tee hee.
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thanx for writing such a good review of MRX!! that night was long in the making.
thanx for writing such a good review of MRX!! that night was long in the making.
DEAR CARMINA
I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR FEATURING M/R/X ON YOUR BLOG IT IS AN EXCELLENT WEBSITE YOU HAVE!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
I'M GLAD YOU ENJOYED THE NIGHT!
I ALSO WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW OF THIS CLUB HAPPENING TONIGHT!!! TUNE IN TOKYO SOME FRIENDS AT INTERNATIONAL POP CONSPIRACY ARE DOING IT AND IT'S THE ONLY ALL JAPANESE MUSIC NIGHT CLUB IN LA (MAYBE THE ENTIRE COUNTRY) THAT I KNOW OF…
PLEASE CHECK IT OUT!!!!!
IT'S BEEN A PLEASURE AND I HOPE TO SEE YOU AT ANOTHER ONE OF OUR EVENTS SOON!!!
PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU ARE COMING SO I CAN MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE GUEST LIST!!!
TAKE CARE AND KEEP IN TOUCH
DEAR CARMINA
I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR FEATURING M/R/X ON YOUR BLOG IT IS AN EXCELLENT WEBSITE YOU HAVE!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
I’M GLAD YOU ENJOYED THE NIGHT!
I ALSO WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW OF THIS CLUB HAPPENING TONIGHT!!! TUNE IN TOKYO SOME FRIENDS AT INTERNATIONAL POP CONSPIRACY ARE DOING IT AND IT’S THE ONLY ALL JAPANESE MUSIC NIGHT CLUB IN LA (MAYBE THE ENTIRE COUNTRY) THAT I KNOW OF…
PLEASE CHECK IT OUT!!!!!
IT’S BEEN A PLEASURE AND I HOPE TO SEE YOU AT ANOTHER ONE OF OUR EVENTS SOON!!!
PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU ARE COMING SO I CAN MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE GUEST LIST!!!
TAKE CARE AND KEEP IN TOUCH
DEAR CARMINA
I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR FEATURING M/R/X ON YOUR BLOG IT IS AN EXCELLENT WEBSITE YOU HAVE!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
I'M GLAD YOU ENJOYED THE NIGHT!
I ALSO WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW OF THIS CLUB HAPPENING TONIGHT!!! TUNE IN TOKYO SOME FRIENDS AT INTERNATIONAL POP CONSPIRACY ARE DOING IT AND IT'S THE ONLY ALL JAPANESE MUSIC NIGHT CLUB IN LA (MAYBE THE ENTIRE COUNTRY) THAT I KNOW OF…
PLEASE CHECK IT OUT!!!!!
IT'S BEEN A PLEASURE AND I HOPE TO SEE YOU AT ANOTHER ONE OF OUR EVENTS SOON!!!
PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU ARE COMING SO I CAN MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE GUEST LIST!!!
TAKE CARE AND KEEP IN TOUCH