Peaches: Prolapse Tour Explores World's Friction

Electro-glam artist Peaches, born Merrill Nisker, is launching a tour with the provocative theme of "prolapse." She describes this theme as encapsulating her feelings about the world, bodies, and communication, seeing it as a potent visual image. Her new album, "No Lube So Rude," uses the concept of lube as an allegory for overcoming societal friction and anger, advocating for a joyful and "slippery" revolution.

Nisker, who is 59 and a longtime resident of Berlin, continues to create unapologetic work designed to bring audiences together. She draws inspiration from various figures, including trans lawyer Chase Strangio for his advocacy and persuasive skills, and artists like Erika Lust for normalizing sexuality. Peaches also cites Sarah Sherman and the film 'Tár' as influences, appreciating their unique approaches to art and performance.

Further inspirations for Peaches include the podcast 'Wiser Than Me With Julia Louis-Dreyfus,' celebrating older women's voices, and her "North Star," Grace Jones, whom she considers the world's best performer. She also highlights activist drag performer The Virgin X, the queer-positive sex shop The Smitten Kitten in Minneapolis, and Berlin's Marzipahn Garden Collective for their community-building efforts.