Jheri Curl June: Aretha Franklin’s “Who’s Zoomin’ Who”
Last summer when we lost Aretha Franklin, I realized what a massive oversight it was that we hadn't inducted her into Jheri Curl June yet. Aretha became known as the...
Jheri Curl June: Ashford & Simpson’s “Outta the World”
It's honestly shocking to me that in the six-year run of Jheri Curl June, we've never covered Ashford & Simpson, the ultimate soul music couple. Ashford & Simpson are what...
Dystopian Adaptation Party Podcast: The Dirt
It isn't every day that an Official Dystopian Book Club selection gets adapted into a movie; so, for the first and quite possibly last time, we're reconvening after just one...
From the Vault: Nina Simone – Young, Gifted, and Black
Editor's Note: I don't really make it a priority to observe Black History Month on Dystopian Dance Party; call me crazy, but I like the idea of honoring Black artists all...
Je Suis Kanye: The Kanye West Oeuvre – Part 4: Self-Conscious (2003-2004)
Editor's Note: It's been over a month since the last installment of the Kanye West Oeuvre, and what an eventful month it's been: Kanye made TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People, went on an...
Dystopian Dance Mix Vol. 3: Rock, Flag, and Eagle
Forget about baseball; America's favorite pastime is undoubtedly talking about America. For proof, just turn on the TV during any election cycle, and witness the unseemly spectacle of two grown...