planningtorock.

(better late than never...)

i like seeing shows at surprising or unconventional locations. i still remember fondly seeing chicks on speed perform in addition to peaches at deitch projects in nyc in 2004. the space came to life as a full arts project and i haven't seen much of anything like it since. maybe i haven't been paying attention, but it seems galleries are somewhat reluctant in planning music events. i'd like to see mob-like performances at shopping centres and office buildings.

in any case, as part of helsinki biennale and club misf*ts, i saw planningtorock perform at the helsinki design museum. her kaleidoscopic visuals combined with gloomy, but dancey basslines are quite exciting online, but she failed to own the stage however small it was. the impression reminded me of seeing peaches at bowery ballroom (or mercury lounge?) failing for the same reason: sometimes the stage just gets too big for the artist. sometimes going live is not the best option.