FRENCH OUTLAW: HOW ZADIG&VOLTAIRE TURNED WESTERN INTO HAUTE
The Wild West just got a passport stamp. As Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour blazes through stadiums in a haze of rhinestones, bolo ties, and crystal-laced bodysuits, something unexpected is…
FESTIVAL D’ÉTÉ DE QUÉBEC (FEQ) 2025
Words / Phil Gomez Photos / Arturo Evaristo Festival d'été de Québec (FEQ) 2025 did not disappoint our favorite sonic wonderland delivered eleven days of music, magic, and maple-drenched…
Interview: Stevie Matthew Talks Debut Album, R&B Revival, and Big Collaborations
At just 20 years old, Stevie Matthew is already emerging as one of the most promising voices in the new wave of R&B. Singer, producer, and songwriter, he’s got…
Halley Neal Turns Friendship Into Art with “Emily”
Looking for a song to help you through a rough patch? "Emily" might be just what you need. Written by New England singer-songwriter Halley Neal, "Emily" is a folk-pop…
INSIDE “BEFORES AND AFTERS”: ROYAL SHE ON HEARTBREAK, HEALING, AND CREATIVE FREEDOM
photos / Nick Fancher Few bands capture emotional upheaval and personal triumph quite like Royal She. The Los Angeles-based duo, comprising vocalist Alison Freed and guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Alexandria Reyes, has…
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INTERVIEW WITH MARIE-ANN HEDONIA ON “EVE HAD THE METALLIC SHINE OF SUMMER” AND THE DUALITY OF “ECLIPSE”
Marie-Ann Hedonia’s latest release, “Eve Had the Metallic Shine of Summer,” is a powerful statement from an artist entering a bold new phase in her creative journey. After years…
ARYEÈ THE GEM’S “LOVE TAP” IS A SONIC SLAP TO THE STATUS QUO — FEATURING FLO MILLI, DRAM, LAKEYAH & MORE
There are debut albums, and then there are statements. Aryeè The Gem’s ‘Love Tap’ is the latter. A confident, genre-blurring offering that moves like a love letter to femininity, hard-won…
MIRIAH RENEE TALKS MOTHERHOOD, MUSIC, AND HER EMPOWERING NEW SINGLE “BRAND NEW”
It didn't take long for Miriah Renee to discover that the stage was her place. Born in Chicago and raised in Long Beach, she was always surrounded by music…
COMEDIAN MARGARET CHO’S FUNNY RELATIONSHIP WITH VULNERABILITY
Story / Joann Zhang Photos / Carianne Older Styling / Phil Gomez MUA / Francie Tomalonis Hair / Sean Fears with @opusbeauty Location / 1 Hotel West Hollywood Special thanks to…
LADYLAND 2025: UNDER THE BRIDGE AND INTO THE BEAT
LADYLAND 2025: UNDER THE BRIDGE AND INTO THE BEAT Words / Phil Gomez Polaroids / Rory Alvarez The moment we stepped foot under the K Bridge in Brooklyn and heard Alex…
DISPATCHES FROM THE SOUL: 4 NEW ANTHEMS FOR THE BRAVE, THE BROKEN, AND THE BOLD
In a pop landscape that often rewards the polished over the personal, these artists are carving out space for something more honest, more evocative, and infinitely cooler. Whether it’s…
“THE BLUFF” BY HARMLESS IS A WAKE-UP CALL ABOUT GRATITUDE AND SUCCESS
photo / Alejandra Villalba García How many times have you complained about what you lack without realizing someone else dreams of having what you already have? It's not about ignoring…