ALBUM PREMIERE: ‘Oblivion’ – MUNROE
Photos & Story by Kristy Benjamin Canadian born Kathleen Munroe is most known for being an actress, with an impressive resume and a current role on the quirky political drama Patriot on Amazon, we could easily do a feature on her acting career alone. Instead, the multifaceted creative brings us her debut album, Oblivion, and we’re giving you the exclusive first listen. Something tells us she’ll be known equally as an actress... Read More
WATCH: Cloud Cult “The Seeker” Film Preview
Story by Kristy Benjamin Cloud Cult goes above and beyond the limits of what you think a band is in the general sense. Having formed in 1995, their resume is impressive and diverse. They have repeatedly pushed their boundaries as musicians and artists, as well as humanitarians. In a time where the future of our planet is a heated topic, this band has been doing everything they can to minimize their footprint for years. Having created Earthology... Read More
Track Premiere: Catch Prichard -“The Alleyway”
Story + Photos Kristy Benjamin As a photographer, I never know what’s going to happen when I show up to meet my subjects for a shoot. Will they be shy? Eccentric? Awkward? Maybe a little out-there? Who knows, but I’m stuck with them and they’re stuck with me for a few hours while we take photos. On their end, they’re likely just as curious, but they’re trusting enough in my work to show up. No pressure, right? Waiting... Read More
BLEACHED
story / Augusta Gail photos / Kristy Benjamin Chatting with the band Bleached is like spending a sunny L.A. afternoon with three of your good girlfriends; Jennifer Clavin, Jessie Clavin, and Micayla Grace radiate with warmth and openness, even over the phone. It makes sense, then, that each song on the band’s sophomore album, Welcome the Worms, serves as a testament to the talent, the heart, and the rawness that of the trio. To celebrate its April... Read More
Chastity Belt
photos / Kristy Benjamin story / Augusta Gail I first heard the band Chastity Belt when I was over my best friend’s apartment. We were out on her balcony, breathing in the smell of an L.A. summer — car exhaust and spun sugar and marijuana and magic — when her music shuffled to a song I’d never heard before. I distinctly remember pausing our conversation to ask, “Who is this? It’s really good. And different.” I fell in love... Read More
LAMORNE MORRIS
story / Koko Ntuen photos / Kristy Benjamin groomer / Ashley Bourdon @ Celestine Agency barber / Chill stylist / Tara Hunt In the middle of a particularly turbulent and distressing race year in America, Lamorne Morris found himself playing a black LAPD officer with a cat named Ferguson, on the hit television show, New Girl. Tensions were high between the African-American and law enforcement communities. Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Sandra... Read More
POOL PARTY WITH FIDLAR ++ Interview with Zac Carper
Zac Carper and FIDLAR are the punk rock heroes we need right now. Seriously listen between the hard riff, spit heavy songs and you will hear messages that really speak to our millennial, digital-infused and confused generation. Zac Carper is also one of my favorite musicians. He’s not just a talented front man but his recently publicized struggles with drugs, alcohol, depression and recovery make him one of the most relatable people in... Read More
HAPPY HOUR COLLECTION SS16
__________ Happy Hour Collection SS16 Photos: Kristy Benjamin Designer: Israel Valencia Stylist: Tara Hunt Model: Angel @ Willow Model Management Shoes courtesy of T.U.K Sunglasses courtesy of Crap Eyewear Read More
