Category: Interviews
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Meet Syn-: An Interview with Arizona’s Rising Artist
Chicago made him, but Arizona is where he learned to breathe. where funk-laced grooves meet sharp-edged wordplay. Since 2016, the desert’s endless horizon has been his canvas, a place to paint outside the lines and reimagine what hip-hop from a Chicago-born, Buddhist-raised artist can sound like. His single Glasshouse calls for introspection, so we sat…
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Blonde the band: beyond the rebrand
Blonde, a rising band hailing from Arizona, has spent the past two years carving out their identity in the indie music scene, recently undergoing a transformative rebrand that marked a turning point in their creative trajectory. With the addition of new members who injected fresh energy and perspective, the group evolved into a fully collaborative…
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DJ Mixed Kid: A Conversation On Community
Allow me to introduce you to Kelvin—better known as @DJMIXEDKID—a Chicago native whose journey from the Windy City to the heart of Phoenix is a powerful testament to resilience, reinvention, and relentless ambition. Rooted in a strong family work ethic and inspired by the rich, fast-paced culture of Chicago, Kelvin has brought that same drive…
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XANIMONSTA: ALTERNATIVE TRAP
As the evening settles, a conversation begins: uncandid, unfiltered, and unedited. It’s with a young man who’s got a lot to say, and a voice that doesn’t waver for anyone’s approval. Rarely do we see an artist so willing to dive into philosophical dilemmas while peeling back the false personas often painted over their art.…
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An Interview With PARIAHCANTBREATHE
PariahCantBreathe isn’t the type of artist you can pin down with a quick scroll or a one-line bio. He moves through rap, fashion, and production like someone chasing something bigger than sound or image—like he’s trying to get free. His work feels lived-in, like it’s been sat with, wrestled with, and then laid bare without…
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ISEEWHY by Umio Ren: The Pink Collection
ISEEWHY by Umio Ren is a handcrafted eyewear brand that has been quietly evolving since 2019 and is now preparing for a limited drop that’s already shaking up the fashion scene. Rooted in the valley and designed entirely by Umio himself, the brand brings a fresh, artistic edge to luxury eyewear. The upcoming release features…
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Deathlili: Carving Space for Alternative Chicanos Through Ink and Memory
In a world of polished canvases and gallery gloss, Elina Marquez—known as @deathlili on Instagram—builds her art from ballpoint pens, prison aesthetics, and the weight of cultural memory. Through recurring themes like clown face paint, lowrider-inspired fashion, and visual nods to gang iconography and kink subcultures, Elina creates space for the often overlooked: alternative Latinx voices,…
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Meet Laron Garcon: Arizona’s Emerging House DJ
Larongarçon is an artist who works across sound and image with quiet precision. As a house DJ and graphic designer, his work reflects a deep respect for rhythm, mood, and visual form. Whether he’s curating a set or designing a flyer, his approach is intentional—minimal but full of meaning. In conversation, he speaks the same…
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No Soil, No Spoils: Dirtgang’s DIY Takeover of AZ Hip-Hop
Exploring the innovative sounds of Dirtgang Records and the overnight unification of Arizona’s underground artist. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably felt it—there’s something going on with the dirt in Arizona. And no, we’re not talking about the soil. We’re talking about a movement. The Dirt Is Moving: Arizona’s Underground Awakens The Arizona underground…
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The PBK Method: More Than Music
How PrettyboiKam is Creating a Culture of Confidence, Realness, and Inclusivity. PrettyboiKam (PBK) isn’t just another artist trying to break into the rap game—he’s crafting a movement. Growing up in Ohio, his first passion was football, but after an injury ended his athletic career, he turned to music, embracing a nickname his coach had given…
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