Writing about nightlife isn’t easy. Something about that transcendent substances and dancing-fueled atmosphere gets lost in translation when put to a page. Not that many academics and fellow writers haven’t attempted to capture that rhythmic, sweat and glitter-drenched disco ball-illuminated utopia. But, staid and stodgy academics that haven’t stepped foot in a club in the past 20 years or maybe ever don’t typically spin captivating tales of after-hours debauchery. Continue reading
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Plastic Fantastic Lover: Amanda Lepore’s “Doll Parts”
Amanda Lepore isn’t afraid of exposing herself. Whether showing up to chic events near or completely naked or purring over club hits like “Champagne” (“I drink champagne in the morning/I drink champagne in the afternoon”) and “My Pussy” (“My pussy is famous/My pussy is expensive”) with Larry Tee, Lepore puts herself (and her pussy) out there. … Continue reading
Vanity Is Sanity: The Project X Magazine Reading Room
We’re going to roll right into another one for this week’s Party Out Of Bounds. Why, yes, we’re returning to the ever so frivolous era of the Club Kids so enter our Project X Magazine Reading Room! Continue reading
From Art Fairs To Club Kids: Time-traveling Back To The Tunnel
Hello there! It’s that time of week again and we’re ready to celebrate, reminisce and wax poetic about queer nightlife history. Can you believe its Friday already? Me neither. Here, have some drink tickets! You’ll need them at the Tunnel for this week’s Party Out Of Bounds. This week seems like the perfect time to reflect … Continue reading