The Top 10 Culture Brats Posts Of 2013

Like we've done in the past, we're recapping everything you loved the most during 2013 at Culture Brats. Yesterday, we featured our ten most popular interviews of 2013. Today, here are the ten most popular non-interview posts published in the past year:

A Beginner's Guide To The Films Of Harmony Korine, Part 1
We take a look at some of Harmony Korine's films.

The Donna Martin Fashion Retrospective
We look back at some of the fashion choices of Beverly Hills 90210's Donna Martin.

The Evolution Of Nicolas Cage
We feature one of the amazing works of the talented Jeff Victor.

Pixies, Bowery Ballroom
Our review of a Pixies show.

Top 10 Albums of 2013
We share our ten favorite albums of 2013.

Top 10 Bruce Willis Roles
We share our ten favorite Bruce Willis roles.

Top 10 High School TV Shows
We share our ten favorite TV shows about television.

Top 20 High School Movies
We share our twenty favorite high school movies.

Top 20 Television Neighbors
We share our twenty favorite television neighbors.

World Premiere Video: Jay Kill & The Hustle Standard, "Never Seen Runaway"
We hosted the premiere of the "Never Seen Runaway" music video.

Song Of The Day: Lipps Inc., "Funkytown"

From 1980, here's Lipps Inc. with "Funkytown."

Enjoy!

The Top 10 Culture Brats Interviews Of 2013

Like we've done in the past, we're recapping everything you loved the most during 2013 at Culture Brats. Here are the ten most popular interviews published in the past year:

Belinda Carlisle (The Go-Go's)
We spoke with Belinda Carlisle about The Go-Go's, her new single, her autobiography, and her career.

Stephen Pearcy (Ratt)
We spoke with Stephen Pearcy about his book, his bicycle accident, Robbin Crosby, the Sunset Strip, women, Simon Le Bon, Eddie Van Halen, and who would play him in the movie adaptation of Sex, Drugs, Ratt & Roll: My Life In Rock.

Sebastian Pringle (Crystal Fighters)
We spoke with Sebastian Pringle about Crystal Fighters' new record, tour, and avoiding the sophomore slump.

Jeremy Shada (Adventure Time, Incredible Crew)
We spoke with Jeremy Shada about Incredible Crew and Adventure Time, and had some of our kids ask him questions about Adventure Time details.

Sky Blu (LMFAO) and Mark Rosas
They spoke with us about spoke with us about Sky's life after LMFAO, their new single, and Big Bad University.

Slander
We spoke with Slander about their influences, their EP, living in Mystic, and ran a pictorial with lead singer Julia Farrar.

Spose
We spoke with Spose about his mixtape, his time with Universal, honesty in lyrics, and being a "middle class rap hero."

Tylan (Girlyman)
We spoke with Tylan about her influences, throwing a dinner party in her home for her Kickstarter backers, and recording solo.

Kathi Wilcox (The Julie Ruin, Bikini Kill)
We spoke with Kathi Wilcox about The Julie Ruin, Bikini Kill, DC, and TJR Records.

Steve Wynn (The Dream Syndicate)
We spoke with Steve Wynn about The Dream Syndicate, the band's reunion show, and the possibility of a new album.

Song Of The Day: Let's Active, "Every Word Means No"

From 1983, here's Let's Active with "Every Word Means No."

Enjoy!

Holiday Song Of The Day: Kelly Clarkson, "Underneath The Tree"

From 2013, here's Kelly Clarkson with "Underneath The Tree.'

enjoy!

Album Review: The Venetia Fair, The Venetia Fair... Basically Just Does Karaoke

When The Venetia Fair set out to create their Every Sick Disgusting Though We've Got In Our Brain album, they took things to Kickstarter. One of the perks of the project was that if you donated a certain amount of money, you could pick a cover song for The Venetia Fair to record for an upcoming EP. Starting today, you can get your grubby little hands on that kickass EP, The Venetia Fair... Basically Just Does Karaoke.

I'm a sucker for a good cover song and I'm also a fan of The Venetia Fair, so Karaoke is definitely in my wheelhouse. The band's fans didn't do them any favors by choosing "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Come On Eileen," two songs that are probably among the hardest songs to perform, both musically and especially vocally. But not only are The Venetia Fair up to the task, they put their own spin on these tunes and breathe new life into these classics. They also offer up their own takes on "Rock Lobster" and Green Day's "Jesus Of Suburbia," as well as songs from Coheed And Cambria and The Blood Brothers.

Looking for a last-minute Christmas present for that certain someone special? Or maybe you will need something to blast when you've overdosed on family time during the holidays? Then you definitely need to check out The Venetia Fair... Basically Just Does Karaoke.



The Venetia Fair... Basically Just Does Karaoke is available on the band's Bandcamp page.

Holiday Song Of The Day: The Minus 5, "Your Christmas Whiskey"

From 2007, here's The Minus 5 with "Your Christmas Whiskey."

Enjoy!

Song Of The Day: Jewel, "Foolish Games"

From 1995, here's Jewel with "Foolish Games."

Enjoy!

Seven Questions In Heaven With The Griswolds

Today, we're spending Seven Questions In Heaven with The Griswolds!

Describe your music for our readers who may not be familiar with you.
Beach inspired, tequila party pop

Who are your musical influences and idols?
We don't actually sound like ANY of these bands but they are our idols: Kanye West, Metallica, Beatles, Beach Boys, Phoenix, Pearl Jam, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin.

What was the first album, cassette, or CD you bought with your own money?
Pearl Jam, Ten.

Holiday Song Of The Day: Kate Nash, "I Hate You This Christmas"

From 2013, here's Kate Nash with "I Hate You This Christmas."

Enjoy!