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ALEXIS PICHOT

From the series Marche Céleste French photographer Alexis Pichot has gained notice for his images featuring ethereal nighttime light infusions. In this interview, he discusses his methods of creating light infusions in his work, why […]

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MERCEDES DORAME

Photo by Nicholas Emery Los Angeles-based artist Mercedes Dorame calls on her Tongva ancestry to engage the problematics of visibility and ideas of cultural construction. In this interview, she talks about the ways in which […]

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DAN TEPFER

Photo by Nicolas Joubard Dan Tepfer is a Brooklyn-based jazz pianist and composer. He has performed with some of the leading lights in jazz, including extensively with veteran saxophone luminary Lee Konitz. As a leader, […]

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Best of 2019 – DAN TEPFER

Photo by Nicolas Joubard We are republishing popular and notable interviews from the past year. This interview was originally published in July 2019. Dan Tepfer is a Brooklyn-based jazz pianist and composer. He has performed […]

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CLAY RENDERING

Photo by Dave Serrano The core of Los Angeles-based darkwave band Clay Rendering are Mike and Tara Connelly. Originally from Michigan, they relocated to L.A. and released a new album, California Black Vows. In this […]

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CYNTHIA MERHEJ

Photo by Senta Simond, styling by Makram Bitar Lebanese fashion designer Cynthia Merhej takes an approach to couture that is closely connected to her work as an illustrator and her time working in her family’s […]

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EMILY PETTIGREW

Emily Pettigrew paints subtle and sparse landscapes and visual narratives. In this interview, she discusses the scenery of Maine and its influence on her work, the narrative sources for some of her paintings, and the […]

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Replay – EMILY PETTIGREW

This interview was originally published June 23, 2019 Emily Pettigrew paints subtle and sparse landscapes and visual narratives. In this interview, she discusses the scenery of Maine and its influence on her work, the narrative […]

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KENDAL MURRAY

“Earthward, Skyward, Homeward,” mixed media assemblage, 21cm x 26cm x 16 cm Kendal Murray is a Sydney-based artist who creates whimsical miniature pieces. Much of her work resembles combinations of dioramas and terrariums. In this […]

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BRASS BOX

Photo by Jenny Rolapp Los Angeles-based band Brass Box immerses listeners in an atmospheric hybrid sound of shoegaze and Goth. In this interview, singer and bassist Ammo Bankoff talks about her creative collaboration with musician […]

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BRENDA CARSEY

Photo by Carolin Schild Brenda Carsey is a singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. In this interview, she talks about her music background and vocal influences, her upcoming album Sirens, and the community work and events […]

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DONJA R. LOVE

Photo by Brandon Nick In his recent trilogy The Love*Plays, Afro-Queer playwright Donja R. Love explores issues of queer love at key moments in African-American history. In this interview, he discusses The Love*Plays productions of […]

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RITUAL HOWLS

Photo by Vinnie Massimino Detroit-based band Ritual Howls shape haunting sonic textures out of dark places. In this interview, singer Paul Bancell, bassist Ben Saginaw, and drummer/synth player Chris Samuels talk about their new album […]

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CATHERINE LACEY 2019

Photo by Willy Somma Catherine Lacey’s writing explores the messy nuances of inner realms and outside forces. Author of the novels Nobody is Ever Missing and The Answers, she’s also recently published Certain American States, […]

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CAMILA FUCHS

Lisbon-based experimental electronic duo Camila Fuchs is comprised of Camila de Laborde (vocals, keys) and Daniel Hermann-Collini (synths, drums). In this interview, Camila de Laborde talks about how she and Daniel met, their work process, […]

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TOBIAS NATHANIEL

Tobias Nathaniel with The Red Step Tobias Nathaniel co-founded San Diego band The Black Heart Procession with Pall Jenkins in 1997. He has also played with the bands Three Mile Pilot and Blonde Redhead. In […]

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Best of 2019 – TOBIAS NATHANIEL

Tobias Nathaniel with The Red Step We are republishing popular and notable interviews from the past year. This interview was originally published in April 2019. Tobias Nathaniel co-founded San Diego band The Black Heart Procession […]

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TROPIC OF CANCER

Photo by Michelle Homonylo Tropic of Cancer is the solo music project of Los Angeles-based artist Camella Lobo. In this interview she talks about the influence of choral music on her singing style, along with […]

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MIRA NEDYALKOVA

Bulgarian photographer Mira Nedyalkova crafts sensual and dreamlike shots of submerged models. In this interview she discusses the elemental power of water as creative inspiration, along with the ways in which she visually portrays the […]

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PETER KEMP

Dutch photographer Peter Kemp shoots elaborately designed and staged “storytelling pictures.” His surreal and comic images are infused with a painterly quality. In this interview, he discusses his creative outlook and work process. You create […]