Interview

Rico Nasty
Rico Nasty
Through and Through

Rico Nasty reminds us that being yourself is the real flex. Disconnect from the noise and embrace your true style. Her new EP "Hardc0re Dr3amz" is proof that originality wins.

Ivan Theva
Ivan Theva
Eden in Audio

Faith marks the CPA-turned-musician’s burgeoning career as he takes risks, makes new connections, and finds himself unexpectedly inspired by Nashville’s country scene.

Ariana Papademetropoulos
Ariana Papademetropoulos
Balancing Heaven and Earth

Papademetropoulos’ paintings invite you to step through a threshold into a mystical realm, where reality blurs, and the subconscious awakens. Experience the magic within.

Umar Rashid
Umar Rashid
Another Reality, Another World

Keeping it a hundred, the artist invites us into his visionary world, where he reimagines colonial histories and flips the script on traditional narratives with candour and philosophical depth.

Derek Simpson
Derek Simpson
Simmering Summer Sound

The artist talks to us about his process of creating his new, celebratory indie-pop album “Somehow,” which has been a slow burning release experiment.

Sega Bodega
Sega Bodega
Collective Consciousness Made Me Do It

Sega Bodega, the mastermind behind your next favorite album “Dennis,” blends dreamlike states with deconstructed club riffs. His icy synths and echoing beats invite you to lose yourself in the music, evoking a futuristic world where reality blurs with dreams.

Ram Han
Ram Han
Renoir with an Apple Pencil

Marrying the orthodox with the avant-garde, this young Korean artist takes viewers into the digital realm, painting a picture of place, experience, and memory– without the need for a brush nor an easel.

BLK Odyssy
BLK Odyssy
Breaking Stereotypes and Embracing Change

BLK Odyssy’s bold musical evolution showcases artistic growth, genre-blending, determination to break stereotypes, and the power of manifestation in a candid conversation about artistry

Antonio J. Rodríguez
Antonio J. Rodríguez
Los destinos sentimentales

El escritor catalán nos desvela el intenso viaje emocional que ha supuesto la creación de su nuevo y punzante libro, “El Dios celoso”, sobre por qué sentimos cosas feas y cómo lidiar con ellas.

Elizaveta Porodina
Elizaveta Porodina
Gentle Chimes

In our chat with the photographer, we’re invited to peer behind our masks and hold up a mirror to ourselves, a sentiment reflected in her exhibition “Un/Masked” at Fotografiska Berlin.

Mitichi Preda
Mitichi Preda
A Brighter Fashion Industry Future

We speak with the president of Feeric Fashion Week about his mission to change for the better the future of the industry, Feeric Hub, and his next goals.

Saay
Saay
A New Generation of K-Pop

The star discusses her new single, “Domino,” the ups and downs of success and fame, her personal style, and, aptly, her most favourite analogue games.

Moses Sumney
Moses Sumney
Real, Beautiful and Critical: a Noble Loudness from Pre-Industrial Times

Powerful and thought-provoking, Moses Sumney is a leading indie artist of the decade. His new 90s-inspired EP, featuring dreamy tracks like “Vintage” and “Hey Girl,” showcases his unique voice and countercultural insights.

Kučka
Kučka
Emotional Voyeurism in the Texture of Sound

In their sophomore album, “Can You Hear Me Dreaming?,” the electronic producer and songwriter showcases her ability to meld multiple sounds and genres together.

Striplink
Striplink
On Paris, Vixens and Recasting Beauty Standards

Striplink is a new Parisian lingerie brand co-founded by Yonathan Trichter and Levaï Yatchou. By hybridising lingerie and jewellery, they’re redefining beauty standards and the thong as a staple.

Elisa Bee
Elisa Bee
Change is Inevitable

We speak with the DJ, record collector, and producer from Sardinia less than a month before the first edition of Tempio Festival in Berlin begins.

Guram Gvasalia
Guram Gvasalia
Burning Bridges, Lighting the Way

A visionary of his era, Guram Gvasalia crafts a universal language through fashion, connecting us all through the clothes we wear daily. Discover his insights in our interview in METAL 50. Read it now!

Iceboy Violet & Nueen
Iceboy Violet & Nueen
Discovering Home in the Fiery Corners on Earth

In their new collaborative album, “You Said You’d Hold My Hand Through The Fire,” the two artists explore the complexities of the conclusion of a long-term relationship.

Drink.More.Water
Drink.More.Water
Risk to Win

We speak with Serge Neborak, Founder & Creative Director of the NYC-based clothing brand/art project, after presenting his new collection last weekend.

October and The Eyes
October and The Eyes
Brooding Artist Extraordinaire

The indie singer shares about her newly acquired second-hand guitar, modelling career, and mashup composition style, among other things.

Mia Khalifa
Mia Khalifa
From Taboo to Iconic

Mia Khalifa’s story is one of transformation and resilience, from adult entertainment to fashion icon. Discover her extraordinary journey in our METAL 50 interview.

Xenia Manasseh
Xenia Manasseh
Immense Talent Meets Kind Spirit

With a voice that captivates and lyrics that inspire, the rising R&B star shares her journey of self-discovery and the importance of patience as she crafts soulful, introspective songs.

Paul Kindersley
Paul Kindersley
Bizarre Tales and Philosophical Follies

“The Dreamer of the Forest” film adds an unconventional twist to contemporary art in Middelheim’s “Come Closer” exhibition, and artist Kindersley has told us all about it.

Gian Paolo Barbieri
Gian Paolo Barbieri
Revolutionising Fashion Photography

The legendary photographer’s work rattled unbearably stale portrayals of women in fashion, offering a provocative counterpoint to past roles, as shown in “Beyond Fashion”.

Pol Guasch
Pol Guasch
La escritura como juego y deseo

Tras ganar el Premio Llibres Anagrama de Novela con “Napalm en el corazón”, el poeta y escritor vuelve a la carga con una historia preciosa sobre la amistad.

Pleasure Planet
Pleasure Planet
Musical Mantras

In the band’s homonymous debut album, singer Kim Ann Foxman explores a different side to music, one that's spontaneous, free-flowing, and just a tad bit chaotic.

070 Shake
070 Shake
Tune in to Hope

070 Shake embodies the duality of darkness and light, nature and urban sprawl, clarity and dreams. She deconstructs binaries, creating a space where expression and acceptance thrive. Read our METAL 50 interview now!

Paco Osuna
Paco Osuna
La pasión por la música que nunca se apaga

El DJ y productor no necesita introducción; sus treinta años de carrera detrás de la cabina lo abalan. Hoy repasamos con él su carrera, desde sus inicios en Valencia hasta su nueva fiesta, Now Here.

Tanaka Daisuke
Tanaka Daisuke
Toy Box Chic

Childhood memories mingle with radical edge in Tanaka Daisuke’s embellished creations — learn more about the lavish brand through our conversation.

Alfie Rouy
Alfie Rouy
Guided by Intuition

This London-based contemporary artist captures the wonder of life on Earth through an abstracted lens. His psychedelic paintings reach into the subconscious and spiritual.