Interviews:
Zombina and the Skeletones: Interview!
Band interviews: Female-fronted bands are often still given a rough ride, but fresh out of the graveyard, the fiendish B-Movie obsessed Zombina and the Skeletones give us the lowdown on music, touring and of course, all things horror...
GodsGirls - alternative models interview
Alternative models:Alternative. Girl. These two words conjure up piercings, tattoos, dyed bright hair and clothes that aren't high-street regulated. But can you be alternative without body mods? We asked two GodsGirls...
Joanne Harris interview
Interviews: 'Chocolat' author Joanne Harris melds real life with the supernatural, though it's best not to put her writing in a box. We ask her about dream diaries, writing and goats.
Vampire kisses - Ellen Schreiber interview
Vampire horror romance: Interview with the author of the Vampire Kisses series of novels about a wannabe vampire goth schoolgirl who gets more with her love life than she bargained for...
The 'F' Word - Feminism
Feminism: Yep, that's right - the other 'F' word... Feminist. Julie Zeilinger is the proud teenage feminist mastermind behind fabulous teen feminist bible 'thefbomb.org'. She talks about the F Bomb, feminism and what being a teenage feminist means.
Yaoi zowie! Meet Yaoi artist Chie Kutsuwada
Yaoi manga: Chie Kutsuwada talks to us about her yaoi manga comics art (yaoi being a genre of manga focusing solely on boy-boy relationships). Whether you're an aspiring mangaka or just enjoy looking at pictures of pretty boys making out... yaoi has something for everyone!
The emo art of Steven Farmer
Emo Art Interviews: Steven Farmer was bullied so hard at school he broke his wrist, but was moved to an art college and now gets £1,000 a painting - and has exhibited with Warhol and Banksy. Meet emo's king of Punk Art.
Meet Jarrod Elvin - the Mick-Macks king
Interviews: Australia is home to many great graphic artists, but there is one that may, perhaps, shine above the rest. That man, with his unique, strangey-cute illustrations and twisted storylines is Mick-Macks artist (and owner) Jarrod Elvin.
Natasha Rhodes interview - The mind behind monster-hunter Kayla Steel
Interviews: Natasha Rhodes, the creator of the Kayla Steel series, gives us a glimpse into her mind with an exclusive on the titles of her two new Kayla Steel books plus a quick sneak peek of a hot new character coming our way. From axing characters to curing writer's block, Natasha spills the beans. Including the age-old question: Werewolves or vampires?
Natasha Rhodes interview - The mind behind monster-hunter Kayla Steel
Greetings and salutations to Heyhihello
Interviews: HeyHiHello! has an alternative electronic pop sound, which while being commercial, has strong, hopefully lyrical substance. Sharnea talks to Jakub Andrew, the upcoming indie sensation behind HeyHiHello!
La Carmina - a crimson passion for harajuku and roccoco fashion
Interviews: As well as hanging out with visual kei bands in ninja restaurants, La Carmina designs harajuku/roccoco clothing and is the spookycute author of 'Cute Yummy Time'. La Carmina tells us all about her cat with no ears.
La Carmina - a crimson passion for harajuku and roccoco fashion
Interview with the real life Vampire (s)
Interviews: Are vampires real? Yes. Real life vampires exist and consider themselves to be such. We interview two lovely thoughtful vampires to learn about vampire Thirst, culture and more.
Nottingham Pride 2009
Gay Rights: Pride plays a huge part in the Gay Rights calendar. Not just London Pride, but in regional cities too. Michelle Varney reveals what lies in store at Nottingham Pride 2009!
Down the rabbit hole with Ariane Sherine and the Atheist Bus Campaign
Interviews: Comedy writer Ariane Sherine created the Atheist Bus Campaign -which saw bus ads saying "There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life"...
Down the rabbit hole with Ariane Sherine and the Atheist Bus Campaign
(In Search of an) Interview with the Vampire
Interviews: The internet is a surprising place, criss-crossed by labyrinthine linktrails and spiraling webrings. It plays host to trolls and sucks away time, but sometimes a traveller will make an unexpected discovery. Such as sanguinarians, or modern day vampires...
Read this article: (In Search of an) Interview with the Vampire
Femme Ferale: Burlesque ain't what it used to be
Interviews: Lucrezia La Bomba and Chiquita Bonita have never done a fan dance in their lives, but as award-winning burlesque duo Femme Ferale they've taken the burlesque world by storm. And they like Frida Kahlo. And bingo.
Read this article: Femme Ferale: Burlesque ain't what it used to be
Interview with a Demon
Interviews: Miss Angelica interviews a Demon for Mookychick. What to expect? Demon is anti-stereotype, kickass and quirkily geeky, certainly not a dainty be-seen-not-heard kinda of girl. And beauteous Demon is one of the most visible ethnic alternative models on the scene...
Read this article: Interview with a Demon
All hail scottish indie rock - and The Filthy Tongues
Interviews: Stacey talks to Mookychick about escaping George Bush's America to become the lead singer of Isa and the Filthy Tongues and the lovely successor to Shirley Manson of Garbage. She's been linked with the Banshees, the Skids and the indie film industry - and it's all happened with her first ever band!
Read this article: All hail scottish indie rock - and The Filthy Tongues
Bee Pirate Hooker - Bebo-famous alt model spills the beans
Interviews: Alternative? Aged between 14 and 20? You are? Then loathe us not for our generalisation, but you're probably on Myspace / Bebo / Buzznet and you probably have at least one famous internet .alt model in your 'friends' list. Audrey Kitching, Hanna Beth, Zui Suicide, Raquel Reed, Brandon Hilton, Jamesson Beane... These alternative gals have all made their fame off the back of the internet, spawning countless admirers and .alt model hopefuls. But what's it like to be a net celebrity? We ask Bebo famestress Bee Pirate Hooker to spill the beans...
Read this article: Bee Pirate Hooker - Bebo-famous alt model spills the beans
Glastonbury Witch Trials 2009 - a new witch festival by witches, for witches
Interviews: Move over, Michael Eavis - there's a new festival in Glastonbury, set up by a woman the local police call the ASBO whisperer. Annie Kerrow is the founder of the hush-hush Glastonbury Witch Trials 2009 - a semi-secret festival by witches, for witches (although Eavis will also be involved). Mookychick was so intrigued it actually paid for a train ticket to Glastonbury to find out more.
Read this article: Glastonbury Witch Trials 2009 - a new witch festival by witches, for witches
Bringing burlesque into the art class...
Interviews: Molly Crabapple is an ex-burlesque dancer, ex-model, comics illustrator and founder of the Glorious Empire of Dr. Sketchy's - art classes with burlesque models that embody the free spirit of the burlesque tradition. We were so delighted to hear from her, we begged her to tell us more.
Gabriela Obregon - the female fighting spirit of Lucha Libre
Interviews: Gabriela Obregon is a hot chili pepper with a warm chocolate coating, and one of those rare things - a woman involved in the Mexican wrestling art of Lucha Libre. She's passionate about her married love for one of its greatest stars, the heroic Hijo del Santo, and also about the spirit of the Mexican people...
Gabriela Obregon - the female fighting spirit of Lucha Libre
An interview with Freezepop
Music Interviews: Velma Velvet interviews Liz Enthusiasm, the singer of electro-pop outfit Freezepop. Find out more about the band that brought us zippy lyrics like "Don't play with me / I'm not your toy. / Oh, can't you see / I am not your Gameboy" (a band in-joke, since they're apparently often asked if they've made their music on a Gameboy).
Picture this: An interview with Masayuki Yoshinaga
Culture Interviews: Tokyo-based reportage photographer Masayuki Yoshinaga has recently turned his camera onto people following two underground sub-cultures of Japan: Gothic Lolitas and Bosozoku (Japanese biker gangs). Keller of EGL Magazine got to hear what he really, really thought of Gothic Lolitas.
Cause a Scene - the magazine (with mermaids in green)
Interviews: Cause a Scene magazine is free, indie, online, monthly and fashion. As well as encouraging you to buy stuff, it's big on supporting indie crafters - mixing establishment labels like Babycakes with one-off crafting beauties you've never heard of. Oh, and it loves alternative models. We chat to editor Sarah-Jane about indie crafting, the alternative modelling industry, the future of Cause a Scene and more.
Causing a scene with Cause a Scene (the magazine with mermaids in green)
Amanda Palmer: Interview with a Dresden Doll
Music Interviews: If you want brechtian punk cabaret then look no further than the Dresden Dolls, fronted by the provocative and iconic Amanda Palmer. Jillianne interviews her about busking as a living statue, the progression of her work and whether or not the women of today should chill out and drink more water.
Ethical fashionista - interview with Sim Scavazza
Campaigning: Sim Scavazza is the former Brand Director of high-street ladyfashion uberstore Miss Selfridge, so she knows what she's talking about. And if she's now joined ethical fashion emporium Adili, does it mean that ethical awareness in fashion could finally become a mainstream reality? Mookychick has a chat with Sim to learn more.
Skateboarding Moms of America!
Interviews: Barb is an old-skool skateboarder who's hung out with the Dogtown and Z Boys and set up 'Skateboarding Moms of America'. We ask her just about everything we can about skateboarding, skate betties... the lot.
Shooting hoops with Sierra Swan
Mookychick chats with Sierra Swan (punky, funky, edgy piano chanteuse who did 'Ladyland', one of the most powerful debut albums ever) about cynical fury, past and future dreams, expressing your sexuality and working with Aimee Mann...
The Barbie Art of Deborah Colotti
Since 1996 Deborah Colotti has been creating acclaimed, subversive Barbie art. Acne Barb. Barb with Pubic Hair. Amputee Barb. Japanese Barb with Freckles. Tampon Barb. Molested Barb, and more. When will Mattel finally wise up and bring out the Deborah Colotti Barb?
BECK.E's daily drawings
Take the ordinary and make it extraordinary. Now do it every day. Online artist BECK.E has built a daily art blog to get people to appreciate life's small details expressed in simple lines. "For a drawing to have life, draw life"...
PJ Harvey: How to be a cult icon
In November 2000, PJ Harvey gave Esther Haynes (editor of the once-beautiful but now-defunct 'Jane' Magazine) a crash course in how to be a cult icon. In eight not-so-easy steps. With PJ Harvey, if it's easy, it's not worthwhile...
Bodypainting: an interview
We tracked down recent award-winner Carolyn Roper, a makeup and bodypaint artist. She creates extraordinary, swirling designs that are drenched with imagination and colour and she's worked alongside pop stars and best friends. When you're a bodypainter, every day is different...
Interview with a female drug pusher
As a resident of Detroit who's as intoxicated by the 'D' as she is by her cocaine addiction, Missy X tells her side of the story as a college-attending drug pusher. She doesn't condone drugs - but although she makes her money through the black market, she doesn't condone existing drug laws, either.
Crazygirl: Flash animator, dark heart
Tiff McGinnis is also know as Crazygirl and heads her own band called, er, Crazygirl (see our Crazygirl unplugged interview). Lately we've seen an addition to her already vast portfolio of talents (singer, musician, DJ, online radio mogul...) to that of animator. Tiff's animations are fresh, funky, witty and satirical - with a heart of darkness. We asked her the lowdown on her animation style.
Check out Tiff's animations extraordinaire - and her radio show
Interview with filmographer Abiola Abrams
If you haven't heard of Abiola Abrams, now's the time. She's an absolutely lovely sweetheart. She's also a challenging film-maker whose work centres on strong portrayals of complicated women, and yet in spite of her powerful stance she's managed to work within the system and be accepted by the mainstream film world. Which isn't easy when your latest film is a piece of feminist hip-hop erotica! Find out more about Abiola's powerful stance on filmography, what it was like working with Spike Lee, and about The Goddess Factory.
Starlit interview
Starlit hail from California and loosely fit into the Industrial / Metal / Alternative genres, although as you'll see there's far more to it than that. Lead singer, the sinfully seductive Simara Rose talks to Cassandra Nilsson to answer some questions regarding herself, music, fashion and animal rights.
Welcome to the surreal art of Lilly Piri
Lilly Piri is still an art student but her floaty surreal art is super-beautiful. It draws you into a magical world of strange style with its unusual motifs of deep eyes, cute love and little animal friends (like lizards, mice and beetles). Read more...
ROBERTA GREGORY: CREATOR OF 'BITCHY BITCH' COMIC
There ain't many women in comics and Roberta Gregory is one of a select gang thanks to 'Bitchy Bitch', a selection of stories about the nicest and funnest bitchiest bitch of them all....
MOONCUP
The mooncup's a small thingy that works along the lines of a tampon but doesn't fill up the earth with nasty shrivelled cottonwool sausages - and it does a million other things too. And unlike tampon adverts it doesn't try to make you rollerblade in white behind a bunch of poodles. We track down the fabulous Kath Clements and ask her to tell us more about the mooncup mission to change the world as we know it...
NATALIE DEE
Natalie Dee's daily drawings are a major buzz on t'internet. We interview the zesty Miss Natalie Dee about swapping the dubious glamour of office work / phone sex lines for pop art fame. Huzzah!
CRAZYGIRL
The Mookychicks were lucky enough to run into the super-lovely and feisty CRAZYGIRL doing her music thang. She's not like anyone else, so check out her spilling the beans on music, style, drugs, the bitchinest bikes, iTunes playlists, changing the world and ever so much more!
Punk Rock Aerobics
What's wrong with the world? Not enough Punk Rock Aerobics of course!
Maura and Hilken woke up one day in a boozy heap and realised they'd better set up a successful punk rock aerobics class IMMEDIATELY - and thank f*ck for that!
Sounding out the B-Girls
We heart the makers of the cult movie B-Girl (all about breakdancing) and so we found out what they think of the scene...
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