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Brian Roettinger
Brian Roettinger is an artist and graphic designer who is acclaimed for combining a passion for punk ideology with a sleek vision of modernism. Roettinger has built himself a unique visual lexicon which has been showcased throughout his work, with not only iconic brands, but a variety of artists ranging from Childish Gambino to Jay-Z. I know we've spoken before in past conversations, so I know you grew up in the LA punk scene. How did you get into it? Was it through friends or music? It kind of was all of that. It all sort of stemmed first from skateboarding, and then skateboarding kind of made me more aware of music. So you used to skate when... Read more Interview
Austin Lee
Exploring human emotions through form and colour, Austin Lee combines digital technology with sculpture and painting. Using software as a tool, he has developed an endless ability to experiment and analyse. Personal experiences are woven into spirited and playful figures, awash with colour and intensity. Austin Lee is building a world of his own. I hear you are heading out to Miami soon. Are you going for Art Basel? It’s related, but I am not at the actual fair. I'm just focused on doing my thing and then we'll see what happens. I've never been, but it looks like it's super wild. It's worth going someday for sure. I've only been there twice. It is definitely a... Read more Interview
Oklou
Prior to becoming Oklou, Marylou Mayniel was an artist whose roots in music were grounded in more traditional forms. However, when she started experimenting with electronic samples, a more confident and fantastical sound was created. Oklou emerged from a journey of self-reflection and transformation, solidifying her as an exceptionally distinct talent. I know you were just in the US, but are you back in Paris right now? Yes, and because there was a hurricane happening in the Atlantic Ocean a few days ago, there are now clouds going over France. It’s so dark here. It’s been raining since this morning, and I don't think I've ever seen that before. However, speaking about New York, it was really fun. Both really... Read more Interview
Debbii Dawson
Having initially started her career as a contestant on the reality show America’s Got Talent, Debbii Dawson decided to take a path less traveled, and craft a new world, away from the dazzle of commercial pop music. Her sound takes on an intentionally slow cinematic pace, and hones in on inner dialogues, creating a space where vulnerability and raw emotion can flourish in a deeply personal way. As someone who is at the beginning of their artistic career, how did you lean into music as a creative path? and particularly the folk genre. My parents are immigrants and where they came from, they were only allowed 30 minutes of Western music every week, and it was usually like... Read more Interview