Paper Lady

Paper Lady continues its enchanting summer tour with the release of a short concert film from the dream-rock band’s June 5 performance at New York City’s Nightclub 101. 

The 25-minute video, featuring live renditions of “Rust,” “I am Ribbon”, “Static”, “Amaranth”, “Silt” and “Joe Modern” from the just released album, Idle Fate, is now streaming on the band’s official YouTube channel.

 

Paper Lady’s tour kicked off June 4 in Cambridge, Massachusetts at the Middle East Restaurant & Club and will run through July 3, marking a full month on the road for the quartet. Captured by their own team, the NYC footage highlights the band’s dynamic live presence, weaving together fan favorites and new tracks to deliver an unforgettable, immersive experience.

 

Lead vocalist Alli Raina stated of the tour, “I was definitely a little nervous at first - touring is always such a wild unknown - but it’s been amazing so far. Every night has felt like a new adventure, and we’re all getting used to this rhythm of the road. It’s been so special to share these songs with new faces and old friends.”

 

For more info, visit PaperLadyMusic.com and Linktr.ee/paperladymusic.

 

ABOUT PAPER LADY:

Paper Lady is an indie dream-rock outfit conjuring enchanting, immersive soundscapes from their home base in Boston, MA. Born in the depths of the Northeast DIY scene in 2019, the band has since become a spellbinding force in the world of ethereal rock and noisy freak folk.

 

The core lineup includes Alli Raina (vocals, primary songwriter, rhythm guitar), Rowan Martin (lead guitar), Alex Castile (drums) and Taylor Morris (bass), each contributing to the band’s alchemical blend of sound and performance.

 

With influences spanning Mazzy Star, Broadcast, and Jefferson Airplane’s psychedelic explorations, Paper Lady crafts a unique sound that blends dreamy textures with grounded storytelling. Their previous EP, While You Should Be Sleeping, and tracks like “Absentee” and “Return to the Lake” established them as a standout act in the Allston basement show scene, while Idle Fate promises to push their sound into more experimental territory.

 

In 2024, the band wrote and recorded their debut full-length album, Idle Fate, during a retreat in a cabin in upstate New York and at their shared home in Brighton, MA. Self-recorded and self-mixed, the album explores themes of grief, love and fantastical existentialism.

 

Beyond Paper Lady, the band members are prolific creatives in their own right, pursuing solo projects and collaborating with other acts. Their collective artistry makes Paper Lady a true creative community, redefining the boundaries of indie rock and dream pop, and in 2023 the band was nominated for ‘Alt/Indie Artist of the Year’ at the Boston Music Awards. For fans of boundary-pushing music that feels both mystical and deeply human, Paper Lady offers an unforgettable journey.

 

My Mom Jayne

Watched My Mom Jayne last night on MAX...WOW!!!

Mariska Hargitay does a most excellent job at the helm of this documentary about her journey reclaiming her mother's story and her own.

I really can't say too much more about it other than there were two revelations that were quite surprising.

A must see!!!

My Mom Jayne on the WWW -

https://www.max.com/movies/my-mom-jayne-a-film-by-mariska-hargitay/2286880c-d686-47ee-96c5-0241e8c8a3b3   

And Now Ladies And Gentlemen, Here's Grace!

Grace Jones

"I've opened myself now, and I've accepted it finally, that this is all of me and all these sides make up what I am and either I live with it or I don't live with it whether I like it or not"

Live to the rhythm
And you work to the rhythm
Love to the rhythm
Slave to the rhythm

Grace on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Jones

Michael's Musings

Don't Ick My Yum
Michael Shinafelt

It's the last Thursday of June. As Pride Month comes to a close Pride, now more than ever, should be continued all year long. Be fearless and fierce!!! That's the ticket!

2025 feels like being awake during surgery, that's all

Stumbled across Mad Men on Plex, guess what series I'm rewatching???

In case you care Katie Perry and Orlando Bloom have split, the more you know

Happy Belated Birthday to one of my favorites Lana DelRey who turned 40 on June 20th

Imagine being afraid of diversity, but not a dictatorship, discuss...

Had lunch at the legendary El Coyote yesterday. Best known as the last dining place of Sharon Tate

The couple that plays together stays together, so they say

Stand still and remember someone you love, think about it, but not too much

Woman Crush of the Week - Mariska Hargitay who directed a documentary about her Mother the late Jayne Mansfield, My Mom Jayne, it drops tomorrow on MAX!

Take me to the art museum and _______ me in the bathroom. The blank is yours to fill in.

Mosquitoes are demons from hell, there's that

Drop another song aka things to do when you are feeling like a B!tch, you're welcome

There's an Olivia Newton-John documentary coming to Netflix...can't wait!

Getting my new glasses fitted today, finally!

See how they look here -

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https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelshinafelt   

Hump Day & Chill

You've Got To Have Friends
Scarlett Johansson & Jonathan Bailey

"I believe in being able to show the love in all different ways and if you can’t kiss your friends... life is too short not to" - Jonathan Bailey 

While I don't wrap my head around why everyone is making such a big deal over Jurassic World Rebirth co-stars Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey planting a kiss on one another (he is gay after all) It's obvious to me they have a connection and are very fond of each other. 

The only thing I can fathom is perhaps it would annoy people in the Midwest and religious types? Well whatever to that!

Personally I say we Hump Day & Chill to this act of friendship and love.

Now get out there and get your own life.

Hump Day & Chill Minions!!!

Jurassic World Rebirth on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31036941/  

"The Stuff"

On July 22nd, the satirical sci-fi/horror film The Stuff from indie film legend Larry Cohen (It’s Alive) will make its global premiere on 4K UHD. The release features a 4K Ultra HD (2160p) Blu-ray in a new 4K restoration by Arrow Films from the original camera negative, and hours of special features. 

The film follows the discovery of a sweet and sticky substance that becomes the most popular dessert in America. It turns out that it’s not only addictive, but deadly. David "Mo" Rutherford (Michael Moriarty, Pale Rider) is hired by the leading ice cream companies to find out what’s in The Stuff. He soon discovers the secret behind The Stuff, but can Mo warn the world before it's too late? The Stuff also stars Paul Sorvino (Goodfellas), Danny Aiello (Do the Right Thing), Abe Vigoda (The Godfather), Andrea Marcovicci (The Front), and Garrett Morris (Saturday Night Live).

The special features include an illustrated collector’s booklet with essays by Joel Harley and Daniel Burnett, an audio commentary by David Flint and Adrian Smith, an archival audio commentary by writer/director Larry Cohen, 42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America’s Most Notorious Street – a feature-length documentary with Larry Cohen, a making-of documentary featuring Larry Cohen, producer Paul Kurta, actress Andrea Marcovicci, mechanical makeup effects artist Steve Neill and critic Kim Newman, a featurette featuring previously unseen interviews with director Larry Cohen and producer Paul Kurta from King Cohen, trailers, TV spots, a King Cohen trailer, an image gallery, and an early, pre-release cut of The Stuff featuring over 30 minutes of additional footage and a different music score. 

Watch the trailer for The Stuff here: https://youtu.be/7oRLNc1X2es?si=rmSp_8iYy_a1-y07

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Current Mood

Richard Dreyfuss & Bruce

"You're gonna need a bigger boat" Brody, Jaws

Ever get to feeling overwhelmed, like there is something bigger than you that one can't control? I bet that is the feeling of most of us these days. 

Well seeing Richard Dreyfuss as Matt Hooper looking apprehensive as the great white shark gets close to the boat in Jaws sums this up.

Hey, all you can really do is take care of yourself and the only control you have is your reaction to the situation. Yeah, it sounds trite, but it's 100% truth!

So get in touch with your inner Matt Hooper and make sure you are doing your best with the things you can't control. 

Oh, and in case you haven't heard Jaws turned 50 this year!

Jaws on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073195/