CLOSE COLLABORATIONS: IN CONVERSATION W/ NATALIE NEAL & SMOKE SEASON
In our series Close Collaborations, Natalie and the LA-based musicians Smoke Season have a conversation about working together on their latest video “Up On Me”
It’s Never Fake with Goapele, An Original Neo Soul Architect
LADYGUNN talks to Goapele about her longevity, influence, politics and staying true to self in an exploitive industry.
IT’S MACY GRAY’S WORLD AND WE ARE ALL JUST LIVING IN IT
LADYGUNN talks with icon Macy Gray and she gives us a small snapshot into her mysterious world and humble beginnings.
WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK IS EMO NITE?
Emo Nite started in Los Angeles, as an event started by three friends: Babs Szabo, T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed at a small dive bar where they simply just “wanted to play their favorite music.” “We honestly thought Emo Nite would be a one-time event at a small dive bar where 15 of our friends would show up,” Babs says. Little did they know, the event would morph into a huge monthly event, bringing together people who share the love of emo rock music from the 90’s, 2000’s, and today — changing the idea of what a music event can be. In its’ original format, Imagine that downstairs (let’s say at The Echoplex in Los Angeles) you’ve got some of the biggest names from the original emo-era like Mark Hoppus of Blink 182, DJing remixes of your favorite emo songs. Then, upstairs (possibly at The Echo) emerging bands like I DON’T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME are playing some of their first shows
LA SONGSTRESS FRANKIE IS NOT AFRAID OF THE POP LABEL
LADYGUNN talks with pop singer-songwriter FRANKIE about her new EP Sta7ges, maneuvering through heartbreak, and what makes pop music so captivating.
I’LL BE READY AROUND 8 STARRING JAPANESE BREAKFAST
LADYGUNN Fashion Editorial styled by Phil Gomez starring Japanese Breakfast.
VIDEO PREMIERE: Negative Gemini – “You Weren’t There Anymore”
LADYGUNN premieres Cory Nixon’s highschool noir video for Negative Gemini’s “You Weren’t There Anymore”.
VIDEO PREMIERE: POTTY MOUTH – “STARRY EYES”
LADYGUNN premieres Potty Mouth’s anti-Valentines day video for “Starry Eyes” and get to know some of their first loves.