roman around is making “Moves” and we’re all here for it.
Meet roman around, the musical brainchild of Roman Rivera (they), a Fresno-based artist with a unique blend of talent and purpose. Not only is roman around crafting captivating tunes,…
MOTHICA’s Dance with Darkness: Exploring Life and Death in “Kissing Death”
In a society that often shies away from conversations about mortality, MOTHICA boldly embraces the topic, transforming her personal struggles into compelling art. Her latest album, “Kissing Death,”…
AWICH: A REAL STORYTELLER IN TODAY’S RAP SCENE
Story / Jennalynn Fung Photos / Jennalynn Fung, Lindsey Blane In 2024, rap is so mainstream that it is frequently appropriated, with many artists today choosing to adopt the gangster…
HUNTERS OF THE ALPS UNVEIL ETHEREAL NEW SINGLE ‘DRY RUN’ FROM UPCOMING EP ‘ROMA’
Fresh off performances during LAMC in New York, Hunters of the Alps, the brainchild of Peruvian-American musician Mario Giancarlo, is premiering their latest track and accompanying video, "Dry Run." The…
JULIET IVY DID WHAT SHE WANTED, AND NOW SHE’S PERFORMING IN STADIUMS
Story / Jennalynn Fung Photos / Michelle C., Dillon Matthew (Photo: Michelle) Juliet Ivy’s performance at 88rising’s Head in the Clouds in Forest Hills Stadium is something of a homecoming,…
TALKING TO SILVER CUP ABOUT WHAT TO DO WHEN IT’S “NO LONGER LOVE”
Hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah, Hadley and Logan Nelson began creating music together in 2019, blending an indie pop sound inspired by the music they grew up listening to.…
A DEEP DIVE INTO ZOLITA: ON HER UPCOMING PAGEANT-THEMED TOUR, HER NEW ALBUM, AND GETTING VULNERABLE
Words / Su Ertekin-Taner Photos / Abi Polinsky Styling / Jarrett Edward Alternative pop’s rising star Zolita celebrated the release of her sophomore album Queen of Hearts last Friday, May 31. In…
THE BRAVADO OF WARREN HUE: FROM SURFACE TO SUBSTANCE
Words / Jennalynn Fung Photos / Esther Kim At some point, it doesn’t matter what Warren Hue is saying on stage, because he has the crowd on lock. His presence…
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UGLY CRYING IN THE CLUB: ELECTRO-POP-STAR BENTLEY ROBLES’ NEW EP IS GLAMOROUS AND BLOODY
Story / JoAnn Zhang Directed by Sam & Andrew White Photographer // Andrew White Photographer // Sam Bates Creative Director & Stylist // Phil Gomez Beauty // Marci Saucedo Video…
LYN LAPID’S HEARTFELT LYRICISM & VIRALITY IN HER RISE TO SUCCESS: AN EXCLUSIVE CONVERSATION FROM 88RISING’S HEAD IN THE CLOUDS
Words / Jennalynn Fung Photos / Michelle Sy It's a classic story reimagined within modern parameters: a dreamer who against all warnings defies the rules— and who through trials and tribulations,…
A Musical Dream Is “Born,” and Nico Tortorella Finally Embraces His Truest Essence
Nico Tortorella’s latest venture into the world of music has resulted in a collection of songs that serve as a testament to his artistic versatility and the transformative…
SONGS, SINCERITY & SELF-THERAPY: GOING DEEP WITH MUSICIAN RINI
Words & Photos / Jennalynn Fung RINI’s use of songwriting as self-therapy has resulted in millions of devoted fans around the globe— many of whom had sung their hearts…