My Urban Jungle by Paula Horstman
Writer / Photographer: Paula Horstman ( Twitter ) My Urban Jungle Two prints on steps Press down, I’m forceful Run right Turn left Stay straight And now I’m walking Walking so free See myself in the day Myself In the night The same building, Goes from blue to grey Walks on the grid Walks...
Dear Thrive: How Do I Explain My Work to New Friends?
Welcome to Thrive! A weekly advice column for creatives and the generally confused. Dear Thrive: Once upon a time I was really into photography, but then I stopped for a whole bunch of different reasons, mostly related to a day job. I want to get back into it but it has been YEARS...
Mixtape Monday: New Wave of Latin American Rock by Ismael Quintanilla III
Camilo Séptimo – Vicio Adanowsky – Dancing to the Radio Hello Seahorse! – Buen Viaje Teleradio Donoso – Bailar y Llorar Francisca Valenzuela – Prederemos Fuego al Cielo Quiero Club – Días Perfectos Francisca y los Exploradores – Aspirínas Las Ligas Menores – A 1200 km Mi Amigo Invencible – Máquina del Tiempo Technicolor...
The Darts’ Instagram Takeover!
Facebook || Instagram || Twitter Already on the public’s radar before their first self-titled EP release, psych-rock act The Darts are certainly a force to be reckoned with. Stemming from both Phoenix and Los Angeles, the quartet’s desert psych sound digs up influences from Austin’s The Black Angels as well as honing in on...
Curelight Wounds’ Constant Mind Review
Facebook || Twitter || Bandcamp Marking his seventh release since 2013, Brooklyn based musician Steve Schwadron (of Dead Leaf Echo)’s alternate project Curelight Wounds released their latest EP, Constant Mind, to kick off the start of this week. Comprised of two and three minute tunes chock full of guitar driven walls of sound and raw...
Artists On Our Radar: Annah Hughes
Photographer & Art Director: Annah Hughes Model: Chloe Waggett Annah Hughes is a 22 year old visual artist based in the UK. She graduated in art direction, photography and graphic design from the Manchester School of Art. Her focus lies in photographing real women in the real world, capturing their unique and distinct personalities,...
Mixtape Monday: Pass the Gravy
SadGirl – Breakfast is Over Tele Novella – Sacramento Mmoss – Hedge Creeper Jurassic Shark – Riverboat Gambling Astronaut Samurais – Bad Things Ducktails – Light a Candle NxWorries – Fancy Shoes Vundabar – Sad Clown The Paranoyds – Heather Doubtfire SadGirl – Feel Like Shit
Cosmic Velvet
Label: Flare Street Photographer: Conner Sorensen Model: Andrea Lua Model: Emily Landers Stylist: Emily Landers & Andrea Lua Producer: Nik Shimmin Set Design: Vintage Desert Homes Wardrobe: Flare Street, Raquel Allegra, Stax and Stone, Parks and Lea, I’m With the Band and Jam Vintage Melbourne label, Flare Street, has built a cult following in their...
First Match
Model: Brianne ( Instagram ) Photographer: Thomas H P Jerusalem, MUTE Photography ( Instagram ) Thomas H.P. Jerusalem of MUTE Photography is a German photographer living and working in the Western suburbs of Chicago, IL. After living in London, UK for four years, he relocated to Chicago, in 2004. Thomas H.P. Jerusalem is specialized...
Poetry by PJ Carmichael
Poetry by: PJ Carmichael ( Instagram ) PJ Carmichael is a poet, writer, artist, adventurer, and spiritualist from Wakefield, Massachusetts. His work focuses on his interaction with and the contrast between the natural world and the urban environment. He currently runs Mass Love Distro, a multimedia production and distribution endeavor. Sunday Night A welcome caress...
Dear Thrive: How Do I Compete on Social Media?
Welcome to Thrive! A weekly advice column for creatives and the generally confused. Dear Thrive, I think I create pretty decent work (I draw) but I don’t have many followers on Instagram. How much does this matter and how do I increase my follower number? Am I delusional about my work? –Slow to...
Mixtape Monday: Tracks In Your Town
Blushing – Weak All in the Golden Afternoon – Magic Eyes Shanghai Beach – Youth 1709 The Sour Notes – Ride It Out Little Tornados & Caroline Says – I Disappear Flower Graves – Savage Sailor Poon – Marry Myself Dayshifters – White Table
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band at ACL Live
Photographer: Ismael Quintanilla III ( Instagram ) Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band at ACL Live, Austin TX
Magic Wands’ Takeover in Paris
Facebook || Instagram || Twitter Fascinated with all aspects of magic, dreams and love, Magic Wands‘ ethereal and atmospheric tendencies are sure to find a spot on your Friday night playlist. Full of upbeat and melodic riffs, Dexy and Chris Valentine released their dance-able dream-pop debut, Aloha Moon, in 2012, followed by their second...
The Smell of Summer
Photographer: Daria Mishchenko ( Instagram ) Make-Up Artist: Alena Sergievskaya ( Instagram ) Designer: Tatiana Fedyunina ( Instagram ) Model: Nick Frank ( Instagram )
Artists On Our Radar: Hakim Callwood
Illustrator / Designer: Hakim Callwood ( Instagram ) Hakim Callwood is a 24 year old freelance illustrator/designer from Columbus, Ohio. His work ranges from painting, animation, and teaching. His influences stem from Japanese animation, video games, and comic art. His long term goal is to create educational hands on visual art workspaces. You can...
Mixtape Monday: Wings Take Flight
Holy Golden – Golden Reverie Peaer – I.H.S.Y.A. Kalli Ma – High Shot Lindstrøm (featuring Jenny Hval) – Bungl Dead Leaf Echo – Sunlessoul Sharon Van Etten – I Wish I Knew Neaux – Sorry I Said It Dan Michaelson – Old Kisses
