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…
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…
JAMIE FINE ON THE LOST ART OF SITTING DOWN WITH SOMEONE YOU LOVE
story / Ariana Tibi photos / Siamak Abrishami In “Cups of Coffee,” Jamie Fine captures the kind of love that never truly leaves, it simply transforms. Together with collaborators…
FEMMECORE UNLEASHED: LITTLE MISS NASTY IS REWRITING THE RULES OF THE STAGE
At a moment when conversations around feminine power are becoming louder and more unapologetic, Little Miss Nasty has emerged as one of the most striking live expressions of Femmecore.…
FRIQTAO’S “LIFESTREAM 2”, THE INTERNET’S FAVORITE PIANIST IS JUST GETTING STARTED
friqtao was born in Paris and is now based in the UK, and the distance between those two places is audible in everything he makes. His entry into piano…
CHARLOTTE SANDS ON “SATELLITE”: SELF-TRUST, EXPERIMENTATION, AND A NEW CHAPTER
story / Jesse Roth photos/ Juan Flores Charlotte Sands is striking. The electric blue hair might be the first thing you notice, but it is the way she…
THE FREQUENCY IS HERS: TOLOU ARRIVES WITH “ENERGY” AND SHE’S NOT SHRINKING FOR ANYONE
When I first read the words “Afro-Scandi pop,” I couldn’t help but be intrigued. How is that going to work exactly? Will it even work at all in the…