A few Questions for the front man Grim about his band 'Is there a Godzilla'
1* Why the band name "Is there a 'Godzilla'??? I thought it was funny- more importantly its a stab at a touchy subject, not meant for the dinner table-
2* For peeps who haven't heard much of Godzilla what kind of sound are you going for?? I like the fun lo-fi rock and roll aspect- but really- its more like sadistic pub folk-whatever that means-
3* Who are your influences and why?? Nick Cave for his story telling- Iggy Pop- Joy division-Roky Erikson- Del Shannon- The Doors- the Zombies- The Easybeats- I think I like all those bands for the same reason- they seem like their the first ones to come up with their style of music- and in a way they actually are-
4* When they played a few of your early trax on the Portland radio station the chick said your music was "Zombie rock" what did you think of that??? I think that is a great compliment- I constantly hear music that would fit well with zombie movies- and music that doesn't belong in horror movie and yet ironically does end up fitting in just swell- I like to think I set my music up in the same sense of a horror movie-
5* There's rumors your wanting to up n move to Frisco do you think this will help the band move forward?? It could push us in the right direction- there's so much opportunity in that city- I can't wait to see what's in store for Godzilla
6* What's all the fascination with yanks loving Zombies and horror movies?? Its not just yanks- the Japanese and Italians and Germans are pretty big on it- I can only say my fascination with zombie movies and horror is that its distracting- with zombies the only thing you have to worry about is the laws of nature- nothing else matters- and with horror its like night and day- it spans over 24 hours or so and then a couple chainsaws to the chest and everybody dies-thee end- sounds sad but it makes me feel glad I don't have any werewolves living in my backyard.
7* What is your fav horror movie?? Dawn of the Dead- My ultimate dream would to be locked up in a Costco with my friends and family in a post apocalyptic environment-
8* If Godzilla was hunted down and you got the chance to have a Godzilla meat burger would you eat it??? That would be sacrilegious-so yeah I would have a Godzilla Patty Melt- oh man that sounds delicious-
9* Whens a c.d guna be out punkass and where can we find u?? Right now- you can find me on Myspace- if you really want a C.D you can contact me and we can work something out- But I think by the time the next album- ill have all the kinks to Godzilla worked out- for now- when you see my name on a poster- you should come the show- have a drink- come say hello- it will be fun- I promise
Wasn't much fun at the flea this week, yet had a jolly good time eating street food n a good people watch. Did manage to get a vintage gold plated horse belt. Which i ripped apart as soon as i got home, an offensive bag with a gold Croc on the front & a small bag of broken bling.
Think the pony earrings came out ace yet their are so bloody heavy and 4inches long!!
Whilst back in the smoke i hit the Jeff Koon exhibition, Popeye Series in the Serpentine Gallery.
The sculptures on show continue Koon’s interest in casting inflatable toys. Those typically used by children in a swimming pool are cast in aluminium, their surfaces painted to bear an uncanny resemblance to the original objects in which all you wanna do is touch them to see if it's real or not.
Jeff Koon has definitely explored his taste, originality, childhood and sexuality in his sculptures and paintings. If the exhibition is still on and your in London i recommend a walk through the park to the gallery and see what you think.
Making Bling, dumpsta diving for treasure, handmade madness, mad music, movie buff, Chowing on good food at nice places,tipping the ol Boozie cup & stomping over the map n feeling inspired!