Interview by Sherin Nassar The hill I’ll die is on that Arabs and Latinos are the remix no one expected, but is truly all the rage. To me, Latinos are just like us (Arabs)- we love a big family, we go crazy over food and love to give side eye to anything that lacks flavor … Read more(Issue 15) Music Feature: Jame Minogue
The Morning is Jaswiry Morel’s second single and it’s accompanied with a video shot in her native South Bronx. With elements of ecobrutalism in both the song and the visuals, The Morning is the result of pure experimentation. Listen to “The Morning” here Jaswiry Morel is a fusion alternative R&B artist from the Bronx, New … Read more“The Morning” by Jaswiry
“night before last.” is a dark and atmospheric track that stands out immediately with its strong melodies and moody ambience. The track is elevated further with an equally compelling music video directed by SageWolf that captures the mood and vibe of the song perfectly. Speaking further on the new release, rxlph says,“‘night before last.’ captures … Read more“night before last.” by rxlph
Illustration by iggdeh Social media as performance art: ‘expressions of social nonconformity through the merging of art and life’ Humans have been engaging in performance as a form of communication for millenia. But the integration of performance and art or ‘Performance Art’, began with Italian Futurists. They believed that “performance is the only way to … Read moreSocial Media As Performance Art: ‘Expressions of Social Nonconformity Through the Merging of Art and Life’ by Trinity Townsend
Photos by Camille Grdn – Allgrss ” I am worthy of taking up space, worthy of being here. To have experiences and to show and receive love, bump my head, and figure it out. To enjoy this journey and feel that I deserve all the good things that happen.” Berlin, it’s a manifest city… Sedric … Read more“The Mind and Heart of Sedric Perry” by Ania Holland
Nathan Farrell (he/him) is a 23-year-old vocalist, saxophonist, songwriter, and arranger based in New York City. He narrates the complexities and contradictions of the human condition through stories of love and loss, as a young mixed-race individual processing current issues such as mental health, queerness, racial justice, and climate change. Nathan’s sound presents a gratified, immersive … Read moreNathan Farrell Music
Soulfulness is nearly impossible to describe but is unmistakable when truly felt. Avangeliacaptures the visceral feeling like few others. The 20-year-old Brooklyn born, Singer – Songwriterand producer embodies it, with all of the nuanced pain and bliss wrapped up in the concept. Sheexplores jazzy melodies in tandem with folky storytelling and neo-soul/R&B grooves. Wildfloweris Avangelia’s … Read more“Wildflower” by Avangelia
Exploration of one’s identity in the face of existential uncertainty is the core theme of Hohenheim Suites, the sophomore LP by saxophonist, composer, producer, and film photographer Stratøs. Stratøs’ previous project, Planets, was the amalgamation of the producer’s diverse musical identities. Reaching from the visceral, distorted sounds and grooves of the death metal world to … Read more“Hohenheim Suites” by Stratøs
Los Angeles based Latinx artist Paul Hernandez, under the moniker Katzù Oso, returns with his latest single “Don’t Ask Why” that continues to shine light on his signature blend of indie bedroom-pop with new age 80’s nostalgia. Marking the first single of a new era for the singer/songwriter, the track was produced by Paul Hernandez … Read more“Don’t Ask Why” by Katzú Oso
The Tiarras, formerly known as The Tiarra Girls, recently announced a change to their official name, signaling a new era for the 3x Austin Music Award-winning trio. After dominating the local music scene since adolescent ages, the Mexican-American musicians/songwriters step into a rebirth under a revitalized name to fittingly suit the next chapter of their … Read more“They Don’t See Us” by The Tiarras