CAIN CULTO’S PAST LIVES AND EMPOWERING PRESENT
Words / Bri Ng Schwartz Photos / Diego Urbina Styling / Phil Gomez Glam / Rory Alvarez Styling Assistant / Mariano Garcia What do a Kentucky and Florida native, a…
LOW CLIKA GOES MULTIVERSE MODE WITH “TAL PARA CUAL” AND LA SERIE
With an intense urban and regional Mexican music mood and lyrics that explore love far from the traditional romantic concept, “Tal Para Cual,” the new single by Low Clika,…
MAYA J’AN HAS BLINDFAITH COUNTY
Maya J’an finally opens the doors to her personal universe with the release of her long-awaited debut EP, “blindfaith county,” under the Soulpower Records/Warner Records label. This work is…
SKIN + SURFACE
Creative Direction+ Photos / Yumi Shimizu (@_yumi_shimizu) Model / Cara @NewYork Models Management (@alwaysbecara) Makeup / Masako Fuyama (@masako.fuyama) Hair / Shinya Iwamoto (@shinyaiwamoto14) Makeup using M•A•C Cosmetic, MAKE UP FOR EVER,…
AFTER THE BURNOUT, THE REBIRTH: TAMAR KAPRELIAN’S POWERFUL NEW SINGLE “THE ONLY”
Tamar Kaprelian’s powerful new single “The Only” marks a deeply personal return to her own artistry after years of major success as a songwriter, manager, and founder of Nvak…
LUCKY STAR
✨✨✨ photos / Madison Paloski (@madisonpaloski) starring / Frankie Cavalcanti (@frankiecavalcanti ) styling / Bridgett Magyar (@brdgtmgyr) with pieces from (@armouryshop) makeup / YUI Makeup Artistry (@muayui_nyc) location / Shot @ Loupe Studios (@loupestudios) blue and red tutu: 1970s…
STARLING’S “CUPCAKE” IS A SWEET REVOLT
Starling returned with “Cupcake,” a raw and emotionally charged anthem that seeks to transform personal doubt into an unwavering sense of value. With an aesthetic dominated by bubblegum pink…
GROWING UP WITH THE MAINE AND FINDING JOY NEXT DOOR AT THE BROOKLYN PARAMOUNT
Story / Bri Ng Schwartz Live Photos / Salma Bustos They say that music is the soundtrack of your life. I can’t remember a time that The Maine wasn't playing…
KATARIA CLAIMS HER POWER ON “I EARNED IT”
A strong, intense, yet inviting voice, one that isn’t afraid of high notes and channels the best of 2000s pop, paired with a driving percussive beat that sets the…
ANALISE TURNS OBSESSION INTO INTIMACY ON “LIMERENCE”
Photos / Sydney Lemons Story / Irna Lemons Analise introduces her new single, "Limerence," a song that directly explores what happens when affection and connection become suffocating. Unlike conventional…
Come for the Weed, Stay for the Dolls: Inside FLAMER’s 420 party
Photos / Paloma Huntington-Ortega Words / Kally Compton ’Twas the day before 420, and all throughout Sultan Room and Turk’s Inn, hundreds gathered to celebrate the high holiday with queer…
THE ANDIE ELLE EFFECT
Interview: Koko Ntuen @kokontuen Photographer: Virginia Kluiters @virginiakluiters Set designers: Virginia Kluiters and Scott Fetterman @sandvsets Photo assistant and lighting designer: Derick Marquez @out_of_fifty Wardrobe stylist: Anica Buckson @xx_anaka_xx Assistant…