Photography: La Brume by Nastya Aster
Photographer: Nastya Aster Model: Elizabeth Make Up & Hair: Barbara Iv Stylist: Elena Soprunovskaia
Mixtape Monday: Tracks In Your Town
The Octopus Project – Wrong Gong Blushing – Mess Summer Swells – The Herbalist Matthew Squires – The Debt Song alexalone – wind up bird Graffiti Trials – Halo Zula Montez – Genevieve Imp of Perverse – Exspectra
Photography: Internal Debate by Inna Mosina
Photographer: Inna Mosina ( Instagram ) The colors and elements that make up Inna Mosina’s photos place emphasis on the significance of each work, as well as the faces of the women portrayed. The subjects of Mosina’s pictures are those of women who represent contemporary Russian culture; these are dreamy women, reflective and melancholic, often suspended in undefined expressions, they have faces that allow the viewer to create a world beyond what’s seen on the surface of the photo. Mosina creates images full of pathos that begs the need to tell a feminine story. Mosina’s strength lies in channeling her communication with the outside world through photography. Although she…
Photography: Neo Barocco by Aleksandar Gligoric
Photographer: Aleksandar Gligoric ( Instagram ) Stylist: Tijana Zunic Stylist’s Assistant: Aleksandar Matejic Makeup: Vesna Gligoric Models: Milica Joksimovic, Neda Dameska & Bojana Vlahovic via GREAT Models Management
Artists On Our Radar: Rina Namiki
Artist: Rina Namiki ( Instagram ) Based in Tokyo, Japan and Berlin, Germany, artist Rina Namiki studied Indian Philosophy and Arts at Toyo University and has recently worked at Nylon Magazine (Japan). Namiki finds inspiration delving into her emotions as well as the female physical form. A storyteller by nature, Namiki’s illustrations take you into her personal world full of women, art, and vintage fashion.
Photography: Dissolution by Vladimir Lyovin
Photographer: Vladimir Lyovin Stylist: Evgenya Lyovina Designer: Sichinava George Model: Olga Pozharitskaya
Mixtape Monday: Pussy Grabs Back 001
Jessy Lanza – Keep Moving Kedr Livanskiy – Sgoraet (Burning Down) Grimes – Urban Twilight Tee Vee – Crystalline (demo) Negative Gemini – You Never Knew Prince Innocence – Manic Nite Jewel – I Fell In Love With My Face (Liquid Cool demo) Rebel Yell – Take Away Marie Davidson – Boulevard Taschereau Purient – IYR (I’m Yours) Softest Hard – Can’t Find U Mothica – Trying 2 Say
Drunk Mums: Promise, Potential, Substance
Drunk Mums Promise, Potential, Substance By Jay Armstrong Albeit ideal, with how syrupy their self-titled album was in 2012 there seemed only two directions Drunk Mums could go; off to the forgotten edges of rock n roll existence, rubbing shoulders with the likes of bands such as Milk N Cookies who got it right once and through fate or bad luck rode into the sunset never to see time chip away at the facade as is with the precedent statically seen even on the fringes of the status quo, or they would manage to hang around for a few albums continuing to water down the elements of our initial…
Photography: Thorn Bird by Laukart Photography
Photographer: Laukart Photography ( Instagram ) Model: Artem Novikov via Aquarelle Models / VGmodels ( Instagram ) Makeup Artist: Nastassia Shestakova ( Instagram )
Artist Spotlight: Ina Lounguine – Staring Quietly at the Backwash
Staring Quietly at the Backwash Artist: Ina Lounguine ( Instagram ) Within the past few years Europe has seen mass human migrations, due to chaos and civil wars all across northern Africa and the Middle-East – Syria especially. Staring Quietly At The Backwash is a sensorial take on analyzing the crisis currently occurring in Europe, where thousands of refugees are trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea. Blending photography, video and sound, this project offers different degrees of perception, proposing a different read into the matter. Holiday pictures stand alongside large smiles, cut out portraits of all the European leaders who have been in power since war started in…
Photography: Before the Sunset by Lotus
Photographer: Lotus Model: @agyynes (Mission Models) Makeup: @hana.ho Hair: @shuelai Stylist: @skt4ng
Short Story: The Portrait Artist by Oliver Lodge
The Portrait Artist by Oliver Lodge It had been an especially long, dark winter until that day in late February when the sun shined especially bright, melting the snow so rapidly that one’s socks absorbed the musty vapors of heat that rose from the ground. The streets, each one representing a tendril of Manhattan’s rumpled brow, perspired rivulets the color of caramel against the dappled tar. Down the gutter and through the cracks in the overburdened ground they made their descent, emptying out here and there onto the subway tracks where an occasional rat would scurry from one crevice to the next between the rails. On the subway platform stood…
Infinite Dreams: Slowdive’s “Star Roving” by Trish Connelly
After a 22 year hiatus from new material by Slowdive, the band has still managed to create soundscapes that succeed in being unrestricted, boundless yet refined in their lush and layered brand new track for “Star Rover”. Slowdive know exactly how to build a celestial atmosphere, an aural landscape that’s not quite of this world, but a place their listeners aspire to dream and drift off to. Nathan David Smith’s visuals for “Star Rover”‘s video paint a transcendental portrait, constantly shifting and pulsating with shapes just out of grasp, never lingering long enough to let you confine and define exactly what you’re experiencing. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogCih4OavoY[/embedyt] The band has also…
Photography: Glamorous Indie Rock ‘n’ Roll by Madeleine Schaffner
Photographer: Madeleine Schaffner ( Instagram ) Model: Makenna ( Instagram ) Makeup Artist: Rosie Reed ( Instagram ) Wardrobe Designer: K.S. Garner ( Instagram ) My name is Madeleine Schaffner and I am a photographer based in Phoenix, Arizona. I specialize in photographing fashion editorials and weddings. I gather inspiration from colors, lighting, and lines found in nature. My favorite kinds of shoots are ones that juxtapose grunge with something beautiful and delicate. I love translating this inspiration into actual photographs and seeing my vision come to life. I believe there is beauty in everything and I am constantly striving to capture it. In Glamorous Indie Rock ‘n’ Roll…
Photography: Suzana Holtgrave
Photography: Suzana Holtgrave ( Instagram ) Model: Alysha via GirlsClubManagement Hair & Makeup: Yvonne Wengler ( Instagram ) Styling: Konstantinos Gkoumpetis ( Instagram ) Assistant: Gabriela Pintado Dress: Owtwo Choker: Gkiokan Karad Couture Dress: Marcel Ostertag Coat: YMC / Transparent Dress: Glaw Jewellry: Gkiokan Karad Couture / Overall: Eleni Konti Courure Skirt worn as Top: Glaw Jewellry: Gkiokan Karad Couture / Top: Altendorfer Dress: owtwo Skirt worn as Dress: Altendorfer / Belt: Byblos
Mixtape Monday: Queen of the Oblivious
Haste – It’s OK Matt Reagan – Dirty Friends Cyann & Ben – Sweet Beliefs Suzies – Shook The Glass Eyes – I Don’t Want You to Die Ladyshark – Monsters Aster More – Stuck The Cherry Wave – Softwater
Photography: Vanishing Downstream by Alina Osokina
Model: ALINA OSOKINA Photographer: VLADIMIR LYOVIN Styling: EVGENYA LYOVINA Styling Assistant: NATALIE SMITH Make-Up: KARINA TRETYAKOVA Clothes: LENA MAKSIMOVA Concept Store: МАКИ Shoes: MISLISTUDIO Location: FOTOFAQ SKOOL
Photography: Ivan Kopchenov
Photographer: Ivan Kopchenov ( Instagram ) Model: Anastasiya Pisareva Ivan Kopchenov is a photographer based in the city of Chelyabinsk, Russia. Kopchenov specializes in portraits, featuring his work for Nastya on ANON Magazine.
Photography: Poetic Mood by Alina Autumn
Photographer: Alina Autumn ( Instagram )
Mixtape Monday: The Free Week Edition
It’s that wonderful time of the year in Austin, TX — rather than hibernating at home, Red River cultural district encourages all of us to come out to celebrate the immense local musical talent we have in our city. By omitting cover, venues like The Mohawk, Cheer Up Charlies, Beerland, Swan Dive and many more pack a punch with solid lineups happening every evening this week. Take a look at what venues have to offer Monday through Sunday night! Monday, January 2nd The Two Lips, Poly Action, Sidechick at Barracuda (611 E. 7th St.) // RSVP GTZ Records Presents Casual Strangers, Palm Daze, BLXPLTN, Corduroi, Botany, Shmu, Missions,…
2016 ‘Best Of’ Review
Becky Bacsik Best Songs 1. “The Axis” – Thee Oh Sees 2. “Robot Stop” – King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard 3.“Give Violence A Chance” – G.L.O.S.S. 4. “Angel Cum Clean” – Elvis Depressedly 5. “First And Last Men” – ORB Favorite Local Song: “Western Playland” – Holy Wave and “Even Steven” – Tele Novella Best Movies 1. High Rise 2. Jackie 3. Before The Flood 4. I Am Not A Serial Killer 5. American Honey Best TV Show: Black Mirror, Stranger Things, West World. 2016 was such a good year for Sci-fi. Best Documentary: Before The Flood – Starring Leonardo DiCaprio in collaboration with National Geographic, this documentary…