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Winona Oak on the Making of Her Epic Debut Album

Photos and Interview by Jordan Edwards Winona Oak released her debut album, Island of the Sun, on June 10. The release is years in the making, with tracks dating back to 2018. The Swedish singer-songwriter is a master at creating a mood. With its cinematic production and lack of fillers, the album creates its own […]

Laverne Cox’s Tribute Doll and Other Barbie Firsts

By Brittany Hampton In honor of her fiftieth birthday on May 29, Laverne Cox worked alongside Mattel to bring to life the first-ever transgender Barbie. The Orange is the New Black star’s move paves the way for more firsts in the doll industry. The actress, writer, producer, and activist was heavily involved in the creative […]

Anna Clendening on ‘Girls Like You’ and Rejecting Labels

Nashville-based musician Anna Clendening released her new single “Girls Like You” today (June 10). The song is somewhat of a sequel (or spinoff?) of her 2018 single “Boys Like You.” The song was inspired by a relationship Clendening had with a woman, including an ultra-romantic first kiss. While the relationship didn’t last, it gave her […]

NOT THE MAIN CHARACTERS: A New Type of Girl Group

Photos and Interview by Jordan Edwards Girl groups have come in many different forms over the years. From The Supremes to Destiny’s Child to Fifth Harmony, the sound and style has continuously shifted. Born out of the Pandemic, NOT THE MAIN CHARACTERS seem to pull from every era. Gabi Gotts, Perrin Xthona, and Tammy Gonzalez […]

Love Island Votes Fast Fashion Out Of The Villa

Love Island is one of those shows that I didn’t want to like but then became unhealthily obsessed with. Like you know that episode of Euphoria where Rue is in bed just binge-watching The Island? That kind of thing, playing at all hours of the day. Say, my roommates and I want to share a […]

The Evolution of Bailey Bryan

Photos and Interview by Jordan EdwardsBailey Bryan has come a long way in six years. She moved to Nashville from rural Washington in 2016 and released the single “Own It.” The song landed on the country charts and earned Bryan praise from the music press. But even “Own It” incorporated hip-hop beats with vocals hinting […]

Swim With Kim In These Skims

Summer is quickly approaching and if you’re anything like me, you’re probably trying to refresh and replenish your wardrobe for the hottest summer yet. Keeping up with each year’s trends can be difficult, but who better to follow than the ultimate trendsetter herself: Kim Kardashian. Unless you live sans cellphone, you’ve most likely seen her […]

Why I Can’t Stop Replaying The 48-Hour David Guetta Experience

In May, David Guetta performed two sold-out shows at Brooklyn Mirage. That’s right, if your Guetta-knowledge begins and ends with the hit Titanium you’re missing out on a whole lot of amazing music. I’ll be the first to admit I thought House music was “bebop” music and to be fair I still feel justified in […]

Bet On All the NHL Playoff Games With FanDuel

The NHL playoffs are in full swing with non-stop action every night. Whether you are cheering on your favorite team or rooting against your rival, FanDuel provides everything you need to make those victories all the more sweeter. In case you are living under a rock, we are in the Stanly Cup Finals! Tampa Bay […]

Surf Mesa on Festival Season and Moving Past ‘ily’

In late 2019, Surf Mesa (Powell Aguirre) released “ily (i love you baby),” an interpolation of Frankie Valli’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” sung by Emilee. The song spread quickly across TikTok, and by early 2020, it was a viral hit. The track landed on charts around the world, including the Billboard Hot 100. […]