MALLRAT
LADYGUNN chats with Brisbane teenage pop star Mallrat about her plans to take over the music industry one song at a time.
TRACK PREMIERE: VIOLET DAYS “LEAVE BUT DON’T GO”
We included them in our best of SXSW roundup a few months ago, so if you aren’t familiar with the synth-pop duo, Violet Days, now’s your chance to get with it ahead of their EP release next month. With the release of their third single, “Leave But Don’t Go,” you’ll likely find a piece of yourself in the lyrics and also likely dancing along to undeniable bop.
ELKE
NYC-based performer ELKE is an artist who goes with her gut... and it's working for her. Story by Mea Cohen.
VIDEO PREMIERE: Charlene Soraia – "Where's My Tribe"
Charlene Soraia Beautifully Contemplates Loner Culture on 'Where's My Tribe'.
LOLA MARSH
Israeli duo Lola Marsh is a band of romantic contradictions. Photos by John Burke.
TRACK PREMIERE: ABBY JASMINE – "TAGS (FT. LevyGrey) "
LADYGUNN Premieres Abby Jasmine's slick-beaten track "Tags".
VIDEO PREMIERE: LUPA J – "DRIFT"
LADYGUNN speaks candidly with Lupa J about her new music, her DIY music video, and finding lightness even when you’re in the thick of a major life change.
ALBUM REVIEW: EMILY HACKETT “BY THE SUN”
Newcomer Emily Hackett’s new EP harkens back to Pop-Country greats of the 90's, with relatable lyrics and stellar melodies.
Your Smith: The One With “The Spot”
LADYGUNN chats with The Artist Formerly Known As Caroline Smith welcomes you into a world of her own reminiscing, opening up on everything from moving away from her hometown, changing her name, her thoughts on pop music today, and being defiantly honest.
DEERHOOF IS MOVING MOUNTAINS WITH THIER NEW ALBUM
Deerhoof has once again made a comeback with their latest album release, Mountain Moves, managing to combine an array of musical genres into one cohesive sound.
COURTNEY HOLLINQUEST
Dancer Courtney Hollinquest talks about her gig as a backup dancer for Lizzo and what she had to overcome to get where she is.
TORRES
We speak to TORRES about her third studio album, what it means to fully inhabit her body, and choosing joy in every way possible in LADYGUNN Digital Issue #16.5! Photos by Julia Drummond.