Editorial
Wam Bam Thank You Glam: White Mystery's Bowie Playlist
by White Mystery
WAM BAM THANK YOU GLAM is a collection of the glitter, punk, and artful songs. We curated the mix to celebrate our September 23, 2014, performance at the Museum of Contemporary Art. The playlist explores vintage glam pioneers such as T-Rex, Zolar X, and Mott the Hoople, as well as contemporary visionaries such as Sam Flax, the Dandy Warhols, and Dirty Fences.
Glam unites music, style, and attitude. Wearing platform shoes and rocking an extreme haircut quickly connects a band to the genre, but it is an anti-establishment punk spirit that transports a glam contender to the glittery finish line. The artists featured in this mix are from many different cities and time periods, but they all share sparks of innovation that blend together to express what glam is about—and also continues to inspire.
You’ll just have to listen for yourself!
In addition to being a rock ‘n’ roll duo, we also DJ the vinyl records that so greatly inspire our work in White Mystery. Visit us online at whitemystery.com.
Due to the ever-evolving nature of the internet, this playlist is no longer available.
About the Author
White Mystery is the Chicago-based brother-sister rock ‘n’ roll duo of Alex White and Francis Scott Key White. The Whites, who founded the group in 2008, are known for their punishing tour schedule: Alex claims that they played 300 shows over the course of three years. The siblings regularly play both nationally and internationally.
They aren’t just known for their live performances, though. They have also released five full-length albums and have received stellar reviews from tastemakers like MTV, Vice, and Pitchfork.
