Music Videos Are Art

“There’s a lot goin’ on!” In this very special episode, Lisa interviews writer Christian Pan about his latest collection of erotic short stories titled Unknown Pleasures. We then chat about classic 90’s music videos related to the stories. We deep dive into the wild journey that is Guns N’ Roses‘s Don’t Cry; we find Nirvana with Smells Like Teen Spirit; we pledge our allegiance to Janet Jackson‘s Rhythm Nation; and lastly, we lose our minds to NIN‘s Head Like A Hole. Join us for this very fun chat!

Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and email us your music video suggestions! Playlists for each episode are on our YouTube channel.

• Music videos from the episode:
  • Guns N’ Roses – Don’t Cry
  • Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit
  • Janet Jackson – Rhythm Nation
  • NIN – Head Like A Hole
• Recommended videos:
  • Childish Gambino – This is America
  • Be Your Own Pet – Hand Grenade
• Referenced:
  • Christian’s Unknown Pleasure full playlist (story companion)
  • Tim Cummings writing workshop
• Follow Christian on all the things:
• Website – www.christianpanerotica.com
• Linktree – https://linktr.ee/christianpan
• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/christianpanerotica/
• Twitter – https://twitter.com/Christian_Pan_
• Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/christianpanerotica?view_as=patron
• ARTWORK is by Brandon W Vernon
• THEME MUSIC is by Not a Moment Too Soon

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Playlists for each episode are on YouTube

Stromae’s “Fils de Joie“, Miike Snow’s “My Trigger” and “Genghis Khan“, and Perfume Genius’s “Describe“.

In this episode we take a look at the sexier side of the military industrial complex. Kind of. Drawing on themes from Dr. Strangelove, we look at music videos that reference the sexualization of war and conflict.

We start with Stromae’s new video Fils de Joie, which depicts a fictional dystopian society that gives a grand, military-style funeral for a sex worker. We also talk about two Miike Snow videos: My Trigger and Genghis Khan. These both feature the same two dancers, and both play with relationships within industrialized conflict in really fun ways (promise!). We then look at Perfume Genius’ Describe, which brings us into a post-apocalyptic world that is both orgiastic and quaint; we focus especially on a knife fight that is strangely sexal and beautiful (again, promise!). We also briefly mention Time is Running Out by Muse.

Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and email us your music video suggestions! Playlists for each episode are on our YouTube channel.

• Music videos from the episode:
  • Fils de Joie (Stromae)
  • My Trigger (Miike Snow)
  • Genghis Khan (Miike Snow)
  • Describe (Perfume Genius)
  • Time is Running Out (Muse)
• Theme music is by Not a Moment Too Soon

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The Knocks; Big Data; Laura Jane Grace. We love you, Baby! These charming and legitimately hilarious music videos bring us laughter, joy, and even some thoughtful social commentary. Join us as we discuss why we love them.

Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and email us your music video suggestions! Playlists for each episode are on our YouTube channel.

• Music videos from the episode:
  • Bedroom Eyes (The Knocks ft. Studio Killers)
  • Dangerous (Big Data ft. Joywave)
  • I Hate Chicago (Laura Jane Grace & the Devouring Mothers)
• Recommended videos:
  • Good Days (SZA)
  • Control (Mannequin Pussy)
  • I Was a Teenage Anarchist (Against Me!)
• Media referenced:
  • Friends (Liquid Feet)
  • Air Sex Championship (Salon)
  • Tranny: Confessions of Punk Rock’s Most Infamous Anarchist Sellout (Laura Jane Grace)
  • Laura Jane Grace interview (Chicago Tribune)
• Artwork is by Brandon W Vernon
• Theme music is by Not a Moment Too Soon

Free to listen on Apple + Spotify + Google

Playlists for each episode are on YouTube

Pulp’s “This is Hardcore”, Monarchy’s “Disintegration”, & Madonna’s “Material Girl”. This episode is all about 1950’s aesthetic and playing roles—two themes that go surprisingly hand in hand! We talk about the parallels between pornography and life; a uniquely beautiful representation of the bored housewife with wild sexual fantasies trope; and finally how not to woo a material girl!

Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and email us your music video suggestions! Playlists for each episode are on our YouTube channel.

• Music videos from the episode:
  • This is Hardcore (Pulp)
  • Disintegration (Monarchy ft. Dita Von Teese)
  • Material Girl (Madonna)
• Recommended videos:
  • The Tourist (Death Cab for Cutie)
  • Cellophane (FKA Twigs)
• Other content:
  • Jarvis Cocker on “the secrets of Pulp’s songs” – The Guardian (2011)
• Theme music is by Not a Moment Too Soon

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Somber’s “Violet Days”, Stars’ “Patterns”, K. Flay’s “High Enough”, Zedd’s “Stay the Night”, and The XX’s “Islands”. Relationships are dances! In this episode we look at music videos that spotlight duet dancing, or what could be called couple or relationship dancing. Our selection is admittedly heteronormative, but it’s still a really great collection of dancing and music. Come for the music videos, stay for the night!

Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and email us your music video suggestions! Playlists for each episode are on our YouTube channel.

• Music videos from the episode:
  • Somber (Violet Days ft. morgxn)
  • Patterns (Stars)
  • High Enough (K.Flay)
  • Stay the Night (Zedd ft. Hayley Williams)
  • Islands (The xx)
• Recommended videos:
  • Borne On The FM Waves Of The Heart (Against Me!)
  • Wedding (POLIÇA)
• Theme music is by Not a Moment Too Soon

On Apple + Spotify + Google