MARK LANE @ M/R/X: MINIMAL WAVE, ELECTRO POST-PUNK SYNTHPOP, CAMPY FASHION.

GOTHLOLI OF THE WEEK... ALTERATIVE CLOTHING ...

Posted by La Carmina on December 14, 2008

A while back, I wrote about Goth lipsticks and shadows. Last Saturday, I caked on two of my favorites: blue eye dust from Medusas Makeup, and dark blue lipstick from Make Up Forever Professional. I only had an hour between the airplane photoshoot and the party, so I threw on a Sex Pot Revenge t-shirt and some odds and ends…

Mark Lane performs concert, gothic industrial minimal electronic synthpop music, electro band, Moog organ or keyboard. Wolfpak and MRX Goth party in Silver Lake, Los Angeles CA.

All dressed up – where to go? How about the Wolfpak + M/R/X club night, described as minimal-electronic-wave-synth-punk-Goth, or “dancing with tears in our eyes”? And could there be a more perfect venue than El Cid Cabaret in Silver Lake: a replica of a 16th century Spanish tavern (complete with flowering courtyard and antique brick fireplace), built around 1900 by D.W. Griffith and used in his controversial film “Birth of a Nation”?

With a cherry on top: minimal-synth pioneer Mark Lane, performing live in LA for the first time in 24 years! (You can read a fantastic article about him on LA Weekly.) He thrilled me with his strong vocals and somewhat-tongue-in-cheek delivery, set to not one, not two, but FIVE keyboards (Moog, analog synthesizers, toy machinery…) You never knew which one Mark would attack next!

American Goth fashion, dandy hats, skeleton barrette, boy with black eyeliner and emo eyeshadow. Minimal electronik plus DJ Veronica of East Village Radio. MRX Goth party in Silver Lake, Los Angeles CA.

The fashion at the party was the best I’ve seen in LA: a meeting of debonair and Gothic, 1930s Weimar Berlin and 1980s Vivienne Westwood.

Gay campy makeup, fox head fur scarf. Glitter fancy makeup, black man in top hat, gay camp club. Mark Lane and Minimal electronik plus DJ Veronica of East Village Radio. MRX Goth party in Silver Lake, Los Angeles CA.

The men out-glittered the women with Boy George makeup and fox fur scarves (with head and feet still attached). The dandy on the right wasn’t satisfied with studding his top hat – he extended the decora onto his face!

The boys were especially dashing on the wood dance floor. The DJ was Veronica of East Village Radio – and I was in analog synth heaven. I’ve been listening to her weekly show, Minimal-Electronik Plus, religiously for the past few years. It’s hard to describe the sound of dark/minimal wave… you’ve simply got to tune in!

Pink hair girl, scene queen hair and neon makeup. Japanese nail art, fancy cupcake fake nails, nailpolish. Spooky ghoul Halloween makeup, costume with dripping blood. Performance by Mark Lane and Minimal electronik plus DJ Veronica of East Village Radio.

Decora nail art, undead elegance… M/R/X felt a lot like a Tokyo nightcrawl. It was a pleasure to meet Gloom (right) and a few other Angelinos who read this blog. I only wish I had more time in LA to venture into the night… I certainly don’t want to miss the Modern Romantic club night that the organizers are debuting soon.

In lieu of the Song of the Day, check out the video footage I took of Mark Lane’s performance (above) and stream Veronica’s Minimal-Electronik Plus radio show.

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39 Comments

39 Comments

Gloom
Posted December 13, 2008 at 8:47 pm | Permalink

Thanks for that! It was a good night, and I am glad you had fun!!!
liz
Posted December 13, 2008 at 9:27 pm | Permalink

I truly love M/R/X. The music is far beyond standard club fare and the crowd goes out of their way to dress up for the events. Glad you were in town to catch it.
lacarmina
Posted December 13, 2008 at 9:38 pm | Permalink

Same – I've been raving about M/R/X to my friends ever since!
Mark Lane
Posted December 13, 2008 at 11:11 pm | Permalink

It was an honor to meet you. Thank you for being a part of an incredible evening. I really loved your blog. So much so I mentioned you in mine. A big hug.

Mark Lane

^
lacarmina
Posted December 13, 2008 at 11:14 pm | Permalink

PS: you can read Mark Lane's blog at :
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bl…

“Speaking of amazing photos, I met the cool and fun gothic lolita bloger La Carmina. She is a unique and interesting character in the Los Angeles underground music scene. She has posted a photo essay of the entire evening beginning with her cloths and fashion tips, the audience, and my performance. I recommend you visit her blog at http://www.lacarmina.com“
Gloom
Posted December 14, 2008 at 4:47 am | Permalink

Thanks for that! It was a good night, and I am glad you had fun!!!
liz
Posted December 14, 2008 at 5:27 am | Permalink

I truly love M/R/X. The music is far beyond standard club fare and the crowd goes out of their way to dress up for the events. Glad you were in town to catch it.
- lacarmina
  Posted December 14, 2008 at 5:38 am | Permalink
  
  Same – I’ve been raving about M/R/X to my friends ever since!
Mark Lane
Posted December 14, 2008 at 7:11 am | Permalink

It was an honor to meet you. Thank you for being a part of an incredible evening. I really loved your blog. So much so I mentioned you in mine. A big hug.

Mark Lane

^
lacarmina
Posted December 14, 2008 at 7:14 am | Permalink

PS: you can read Mark Lane’s blog at :
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=147912139&blogID=456233185

“Speaking of amazing photos, I met the cool and fun gothic lolita bloger La Carmina. She is a unique and interesting character in the Los Angeles underground music scene. She has posted a photo essay of the entire evening beginning with her cloths and fashion tips, the audience, and my performance. I recommend you visit her blog at http://www.lacarmina.com“
Emma
Posted December 14, 2008 at 2:54 am | Permalink

I love your outfit! Is that a bow on your head in the first pic? I really like how it looks, how did you attach it to your hair? Please tell me what you did, it looks awesome! ^.^
Emma
Posted December 14, 2008 at 10:54 am | Permalink

I love your outfit! Is that a bow on your head in the first pic? I really like how it looks, how did you attach it to your hair? Please tell me what you did, it looks awesome! ^.^
- lacarmina
  Posted December 16, 2008 at 12:51 am | Permalink
  
  Thanks! It’s simply a 12-inch long polka dot “scarf” or hair tie from Daiso (the Japanese discount mart). I tied it on top of my head like a present, tee hee.
Louise
Posted December 14, 2008 at 12:28 pm | Permalink

Mark Lane would deserve more, but i only have two points to give!
Wendy
Posted December 14, 2008 at 12:28 pm | Permalink

Thanks for info, looking forward to Veronica's show.
lacarmina
Posted December 14, 2008 at 12:29 pm | Permalink

Absolutely – he sent me the sweetest message afterwards~!
kagitsune
Posted December 14, 2008 at 12:43 pm | Permalink

I love love LOVE her ( http://www.carmenyuen.com/blog/blogpics/081206_… ) her outfit. And I love how you described it, too, Carmina! Glad you had a good time… ^^
lacarmina
Posted December 14, 2008 at 12:45 pm | Permalink

She just got back from a long trip to Tokyo! This was the first time in a long time that she wasn't wearing anything from Harajuku :)
Wendy
Posted December 14, 2008 at 8:28 pm | Permalink

Thanks for info, looking forward to Veronica’s show.
Louise
Posted December 14, 2008 at 8:28 pm | Permalink

Mark Lane would deserve more, but i only have two points to give!
- lacarmina
  Posted December 14, 2008 at 8:29 pm | Permalink
  
  Absolutely – he sent me the sweetest message afterwards~!
kagitsune
Posted December 14, 2008 at 8:43 pm | Permalink

I love love LOVE her ( http://www.carmenyuen.com/blog/blogpics/081206_mrx3.jpg ) her outfit. And I love how you described it, too, Carmina! Glad you had a good time… ^^
- lacarmina
  Posted December 14, 2008 at 8:45 pm | Permalink
  
  She just got back from a long trip to Tokyo! This was the first time in a long time that she wasn’t wearing anything from Harajuku :)
LiTtLe_MiSs_PsYcHo
Posted December 14, 2008 at 7:59 pm | Permalink

I just love your taiste in fashion!!!!

^_^
lacarmina
Posted December 14, 2008 at 8:01 pm | Permalink

^__^/
M/R/X/
Posted December 14, 2008 at 10:38 pm | Permalink

WOW!!
HELLO CARMINA!!
AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR BLOG IS EXCELLENT!!!!!!!
I HOPE TO MEET UP WITH YOU SOON AND HIT THE DECADENCE OF THE LA NIGHTLIFE!!!!!!
WILL KEEP IN TOUCH!!!!!!!
JOB LEATHERETTE!!!!!
LiTtLe_MiSs_PsYcHo
Posted December 15, 2008 at 3:59 am | Permalink

I just love your taiste in fashion!!!!

^_^
- lacarmina
  Posted December 15, 2008 at 4:01 am | Permalink
  
  ^__^/
M/R/X/
Posted December 15, 2008 at 6:38 am | Permalink

WOW!!
HELLO CARMINA!!
AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR BLOG IS EXCELLENT!!!!!!!
I HOPE TO MEET UP WITH YOU SOON AND HIT THE DECADENCE OF THE LA NIGHTLIFE!!!!!!
WILL KEEP IN TOUCH!!!!!!!
JOB LEATHERETTE!!!!!
Modern Romantix
Posted December 15, 2008 at 11:01 am | Permalink

IT”S GONNA BE A NITE TO REMEMBER THANKS 4 ALL THE SUPPORT!!!
Modern Romantix
Posted December 15, 2008 at 7:01 pm | Permalink

IT”S GONNA BE A NITE TO REMEMBER THANKS 4 ALL THE SUPPORT!!!
lacarmina
Posted December 15, 2008 at 4:51 pm | Permalink

Thanks! It's simply a 12-inch long polka dot “scarf” or hair tie from Daiso (the Japanese discount mart). I tied it on top of my head like a present, tee hee.
Ξrn!e ömega Ω
Posted December 17, 2008 at 5:43 pm | Permalink

ti evoL I
se u @
mOdern rOmantiX
Ξrn!e ömega Ω
Posted December 18, 2008 at 1:43 am | Permalink

ti evoL I
se u @
mOdern rOmantiX
Jeanelle
Posted December 17, 2008 at 9:05 pm | Permalink

thanx for writing such a good review of MRX!! that night was long in the making.
Jeanelle
Posted December 18, 2008 at 5:05 am | Permalink

thanx for writing such a good review of MRX!! that night was long in the making.
M/R/X
Posted December 18, 2008 at 9:12 pm | Permalink

DEAR CARMINA

I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR FEATURING M/R/X ON YOUR BLOG IT IS AN EXCELLENT WEBSITE YOU HAVE!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
I'M GLAD YOU ENJOYED THE NIGHT!

I ALSO WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW OF THIS CLUB HAPPENING TONIGHT!!! TUNE IN TOKYO SOME FRIENDS AT INTERNATIONAL POP CONSPIRACY ARE DOING IT AND IT'S THE ONLY ALL JAPANESE MUSIC NIGHT CLUB IN LA (MAYBE THE ENTIRE COUNTRY) THAT I KNOW OF…
PLEASE CHECK IT OUT!!!!!

IT'S BEEN A PLEASURE AND I HOPE TO SEE YOU AT ANOTHER ONE OF OUR EVENTS SOON!!!
PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU ARE COMING SO I CAN MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE GUEST LIST!!!
TAKE CARE AND KEEP IN TOUCH
M/R/X
Posted December 19, 2008 at 5:12 am | Permalink

DEAR CARMINA

I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR FEATURING M/R/X ON YOUR BLOG IT IS AN EXCELLENT WEBSITE YOU HAVE!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
I’M GLAD YOU ENJOYED THE NIGHT!

I ALSO WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW OF THIS CLUB HAPPENING TONIGHT!!! TUNE IN TOKYO SOME FRIENDS AT INTERNATIONAL POP CONSPIRACY ARE DOING IT AND IT’S THE ONLY ALL JAPANESE MUSIC NIGHT CLUB IN LA (MAYBE THE ENTIRE COUNTRY) THAT I KNOW OF…
PLEASE CHECK IT OUT!!!!!

IT’S BEEN A PLEASURE AND I HOPE TO SEE YOU AT ANOTHER ONE OF OUR EVENTS SOON!!!
PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU ARE COMING SO I CAN MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE GUEST LIST!!!
TAKE CARE AND KEEP IN TOUCH
M/R/X
Posted December 19, 2008 at 5:12 am | Permalink

DEAR CARMINA

I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR FEATURING M/R/X ON YOUR BLOG IT IS AN EXCELLENT WEBSITE YOU HAVE!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
I'M GLAD YOU ENJOYED THE NIGHT!

I ALSO WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW OF THIS CLUB HAPPENING TONIGHT!!! TUNE IN TOKYO SOME FRIENDS AT INTERNATIONAL POP CONSPIRACY ARE DOING IT AND IT'S THE ONLY ALL JAPANESE MUSIC NIGHT CLUB IN LA (MAYBE THE ENTIRE COUNTRY) THAT I KNOW OF…
PLEASE CHECK IT OUT!!!!!

IT'S BEEN A PLEASURE AND I HOPE TO SEE YOU AT ANOTHER ONE OF OUR EVENTS SOON!!!
PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU ARE COMING SO I CAN MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE GUEST LIST!!!
TAKE CARE AND KEEP IN TOUCH