I Could Dance, Dance, Dance All Night…

MoonLocking Via Stocktown Cyrus Glitch Spencer from So You Think You Can Dance combines MJ’s “moonwalk” with locking moves.

Otherworldly Videos: Raye 6

Raye 6 – “Not Gonna Be (Forever)” After finishing Octavia Butler’s Fledgling, I thought this video would be appropriate.

Behind the Mask: Tunde Olaniran’s Futuristic Style

Below is an interview I did with artist Tunde Olaniran about his fashion style: 1) Describe your style. What different elements make up your style? My style is meant to evoke visceral emotions as well as exuberant nostalgia. I blend very tribal shapes and influences, 90s grunge and punk, and large, changeable shapes and draping. […]

The My-Stery: Let Me Ride Part 2 — Escape and Escapism

Above is a conversation I recently listened to about escapism in Afrofuturism from Native Thinghood. The conversation stirred my thoughts about the concept of escapism. For I see escapism, or better escape, as having two sides, as with anything else in life. Yes, escapism can be a way of not dealing with the problems of […]

Moving on the Wires: The Afrofuturist Affair, Tamara Natalie Madden, Urbanworld…

*If you are or will be in Philadelphia, The Afrofuturist Affair is having its second Charity and Costume Ball in November. This year’s theme is “Museum of Time.” To be included as a performer, vendor, or to share your work, ideas or volunteer time, send an email to afrofuturistaffair@gmail.com by September 10, 2012 with “Charity […]

Modern Griots Review: The Noisettes’ Have a Weaker Transmission With ‘Contact’

After two albums like What’s the Time, Mr. Wolf and Wild Young Hearts, I am saddened to have to admit this. Another band has let go some of the essence that gravitated me towards them in the first place. I know, bands are allowed to explore and change their sound, and that includes The Noisettes. […]

The My-Stery: Invisibility and Anti-Matter at the RNC

Watching veteran actor Clint Eastwood’s “act” with an invisible President Obama in a chair may have been the highlight of the Republican National Convention, but as several commentators have mentioned, it ironically represented the Republican platform and treatment of Obama in this election. Through their words and actions, this is what I have heard from […]