SILVER OTTO IS THE POP ALTER EGO WE NEEDED
Fabulous and dashing are just two ways to capture Silver Otto’s distinctive style. He brings a bold, unapologetic presence to the pop scene, fully embracing who he is and sidestepping…
Get In Babe, We’re Entering the BJ-VERSE!
words / Phil Gomez Photos / Courtesy of Betsey Johnson As a gay millennial raised somewhere between rhinestones and rebellion, Betsey Johnson isn’t just a reference point, she’s doctrine. A…
SUIT UNDONE: NICOLE SIMONE ON MEMORY, MELANCHOLY AND NOT GIVING A F*CK
Nicole Simone breaks the mold, and she’s very proud of it. A multidisciplinary artist, she moves between music, film, and writing with a natural ease that feels almost inevitable.…
HOODTROPHY BINO & KEYKINYA FOUND EACH OTHER AT A PARTY. THE REST IS “MY WAY.”
Hoodtrophy Bino has made it a habit of finding talent before the rest of the world catches on. In one of his release parties, a Miami-based female singer-rapper called…
WELCOME TO CŒUR ACIDE: WHERE ITALO DISCO NEVER DIED
Step out of the rain-soaked streets into the enthralling thud-thud-thud of a mysterious new club called CŒUR ACIDE. Step past the red velvet rope into a place where chrome…
COURTNEY ELLE WANTS TO MAKE EVERYBODY FEEL LIKE SOMEBODY
Photos: Jena Cumbo Styling: Anica Buckson Hair: Wesley O'Meara Makeup: Hiro Yonemoto Some artists find their sound. Courtney Elle plays her way into it. The Wilmington-born singer and performer — a theatre kid turned…
BEATRICE DEER IS KEEPING INUIT LEGENDS ALIVE — ONE SONG AT A TIME
Beatrice Deer builds bridges between generations. From Montreal, but with deep roots in Nunavik, her work has become a way to bring stories once told in the intimacy of…
Team credits
Talent: Leaf @leaf
Publication: Ladygunn @ladygunn
Photography: Andrew & Sam @indiestudios.nyc
Stylist: Phil Gomez - Ladygunn @styledbyphil
Beauty: Rory Alvarez @badboyrory
Hair: Isaac Davidson isaacdavidsonhair
Set decorator: Alex Murphy @m1ssal3x
Photo Assistants: Jordan "JP" Price @japestaa & Rachel Cara @rachelcara.photos
Stylist assistant: Mariano Garcia @marianogarciax
LEAF’S BEST REVENGE IS SUCCESS WITH HER DREAMY EP RELEASE
Interview / Bri Ng Schwartz Photos / Andrew & Sam @indiestudios.nyc Stylist / Phil Gomez Beauty / Rory Alvarez Hair / Isaac Davidson Set Decorator / Alex Murphy PhotoAssistants /…
TWOLIPS TURNS DISCONNECTION INTO DISTORTION ON “PPL R”
TwoLips, the project of Kianah LongChase, doesn’t fit into a single genre. Her music blends alternative rock, rap, and other influences, but what matters most is the approach she…
PAWPAW ROD SUITS UP AND BETS ON HIMSELF
PawPaw Rod's military family lifestyle meant he wasn't fixed to a single place in his early formative years. Moving around meant "belonging" was a state of flux. This is…
DRUCKER LETS THE NIGHT STRETCH ON IN “MIND IN THE GUTTER”
Drucker, the Montreal artist, has already made a lasting impression with his previous releases, showcasing a distinctive voice and a knack for emotional storytelling. His music, often described as…
DAVID GRIDLEY ON THE ART OF THE SITCOM
Interview / Bri Ng Schwartz Photographer / Dax Henry Styling / Bri Ilarda Grooming / Nicole Servin Actor David Gridley has kicked off 2026 with a bang, joining a powerhouse…