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The Early 2000s Were A Weird Time :: An Interview with Jensen Karp (aka Hot Karl)
David Viola and Jensen Karp play armchair A&R in light of Jensen's upcoming memoir chronicling his previous life as Hot Karl, "Kanye West Owes Me $300: And Other True Stories...
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How Cam Kirk's Photography Is Making a Difference in Atlanta, Rap, & Beyond
Cam Kirk is known far and wide as the go-to photographer for Atlanta rappers, having captured the likes of Gucci Mane, Future, & the late Bankroll Fresh. So how did...
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Bobby Hundreds Talks Fast Fashion & Forward Thinking in the Kinda Neat Podcast
Find out why co-founder of The Hundreds, Bobby Hundreds, says, "Fashion is impossible," in this most recent podcast with Kinda Neat.
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An Interview with the One-Man Army Behind Portland Streetwear Brand LXRD KNOWS
"It’s my life—I’m telling you through clothes." Meet the founder of Portland streetwear brand LXRD KNOWS, who puts personal history, meaning, and intent behind each release.
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Carving it Out :: The Wood Cut Illustrations of Denton Watts
"I aim first and foremost for something that's bold and legible." Austin, Texas artist Denton Watts on his unique wood-cut illustrations and how Instagram led to his being able to...
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How Electronic/R&B Musician Jessy Lanza's Setbacks Helped Evolve Her Sound
Canadian electronic musician Jessy Lanza on her parents playing Eurythmics covers at strip clubs in the ‘80s, and giving her music “the weed test.” Her much-anticipated sophomore album Oh No...
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Man Creates Satirical News Site As Love Letter to Punk :: Millions of Readers Ensue
We catch up with the creator of The Hard Times (aka The Onion of punk and hardcore news), to learn his philosophies on comedy, satire, love, punk, and more.
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ON THE BEAT: MexikoDro, the Enigmatic Atlantan Producer Redefining Trap's Sound
Every once in a while, there’s a figure whose sound changes the way we listen. Meet 20-year-old MexikoDro, who's redefining trap & hip-hop beats altogether, working w/ the likes of...
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WHO RUN LA :: DJ/Producer Asma Maroof of Fade to Mind's Nguzunguzu
We spend the day with DJ/electronic music producer Asma Maroof of Fade to Mind's Nguzunguzu in this inaugural edition of our new series WHO RUN LA.
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Gore, Guts, & the Grotesque :: The Surreal, Acid Trip Art of Alex Jenkins
"It’s really important, and I can’t stress enough, to keep drawing as much as possible. Don’t focus on the perfected finish, as you’ll improve as you go." Artist Alex Jenkins's...
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Q&A: Meet the 16-Year-Old Creative Director Behind Design Studio Next Exit
Regardless of what you're advocating, you need visuals engaging enough to grab someone's attention through all the smoke and mirrors. Meet Benji Taylor, who Dazed recently named "the 16-year-old designer...
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On His Grind :: Philly Rapper/Producer Tunji Ige Breaks Through with 'Missed Calls'
"...We see a glimpse of something more, as he edges into adulthood. We see someone a little more bold, and less self-effacing; we see someone more discernible."