
These Days I Feel Like a Snail Without a Shell
Paolo Morales‘ documentary-style photography ventures into the ambiguity of his subjects’ preoccupation with their simultaneous need for affection and intimacy, yet maintain emotional distance in urban and domestic settings. Rather than focusing on static subjects, Morales’ fascination with photographing human individuals makes for constant variable interactions, thereby leading to a more authentic and shifting picture....

Introducing Illustrator and Photographer Acua Minou
Acua Minou enjoys taking snapshots of things she sees in her every day life, as well as exploring the beauty of femininity and portraying unconventional aesthetics in her illustrations. You can view more of her photography and illustrations on Tumblr.

Girls Rule
Photographer: Kat Alyst ( Instagram / Facebook ) Hair By: Kate Leatherwood ( Instagram / Facebook ) Models: Jacqueline Salinas, Kate Leatherwood, Sarah Duffy, Abby Johnson

Intimacy and Distance: Photography by Ophelie Rondeau
Ophelie Rondeau is a French self-taught film photographer from Paris, currently living and working in London. Six months ago she started shooting girls on film as a way to capture her perception of friendship, love, and natural beauty in girls she meets, based on the concept of repetition. She finds beauty in every individual and...

Cautiontape Takeover!
Austin, Texas’ Cautiontape is comprised of vocalist and songwriter Britani Woods (previously of Petals), Jason Garcia on keyboards and vocals (Household Names), drummer Asher Alexander and bassist Matt Bell-Roberts. Their sound can best be described as upbeat pop licks and danceable electronica to make for one bright and vivacious band. Reminiscent of musical acts...

The Morning After: Claire Morales and Dalton Kane Cover “Summer Wine”
Originally made popular in 1967 by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood, “Summer Wine” tells the tale of a woman who invites a man over for wine after noticing his silver spurs. The next morning after a night of heavy drinking, the man notices the mysterious woman has left with his possessions, including his “silver...

Review: Sidewave’s Glass Giant Is a Welcoming Homage to 90’s Space-Rock
Just when you think 90’s bands like Hum and Stone Temple Pilots have lost their stronghold in this day and age, think again. Sidewave, stemming from high-school friendships and stumbled across Craigslist ads, blends experimental textures, heavy percussion with melodic guitar, and the result is a phenomenal throwback to 90’s space-rock while still maintaining...

Mixtape Monday: The Chills and Feels
Audrey’s Eyes – Velocity Girl Cellophane – King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Addict – Lightfoils The Actress pt.II – Calming River Feel How It Sees – Mute Swan In With the Out – Singapore Sling Dilution – Bedroom Eyes Fuck Cops – Gland

UTOPiAfest Review
Photographer: Alexandra Galewsky Writer: Amy Bauerschlag The tallest man in the crowd stands in front of me (because of course, my luck), with his arms sprawled out, his index and middle fingers of both hands forming peace signs, in what I can only interpret is his way of saying, “Hell yeah!” to Of...

HISTORY // REALITY
History Where we’ve been Is Important Where we’re going Starts from The past Revolution starts with Looking at Before Understanding mistakes Correcting errors Maturing Bygone times Have more to say More to teach More to give Listen Think Then Only then React Reality A new world Through revolution Rebellion Resistance Is possible If only...

Three Bones Takeover!
Based out of Austin, TX, Three Bones can best be described as having “the principal of swampy grit and phenomenal songwriting, Victoria [de Benedicty]’s voice will make you strong, it will heal your wounds. The immeasurable feel of this group will have you kneeling at their church of soul.” A Finalist Winner of The...

Mixtape Monday: Spilling Secrets
Drag – Ne-Hi Milkshake – Lamerica Wish You Were Orange – Orange Vision THEDIOUS – Burning Palms Inside Out – Sheltered Lovely As You Are – Dream Suicides Outlaw (demo) – Triptides Lyfe – Silverbird

Handmade and Manmade
Minimal, to the point, and with a twist; exactly how I would describe Ben Medansky Ceramics. Sculptor Medansky started his company in a small Los Angeles studio at just 24 years old. Since then, Medansky has moved studios where all of the work is now designed, crafted by hand, and shipped to other locations....

YOU BE YOU
Photographer: Kat Alyst Models: Lauren Patino and Zander Kagle of Holiday Mountain Hair: Rafael Virguez