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 on the path Paying no mind To notions of them and theirs This is just as mine as It is yours. I will step, stomp, and stamp My marks My prints My scars My name My breath My being Upon this landscape.
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 and most of my new friends don’t know me as an “artist”. Do I pick this up again without explaining to them? Can I hide it from them until I am good again? Ugh, help. –Snapless Dear Snapless, First things first… Take a deep breath! We are all so quick to beat ourselves…
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 Fabrics – Fénix Odisea – Casa Latina Pedropiedra – Vacaciones en el Más Allá Comisario Pantera – Cada Vez Que Mientes Gepe – Fruta y Té Fernando Milagros – Reina Japonesa Little Jesus & Elsa y Elmar – Tqm Ismael Quintanilla III || Facebook || Twitter || Instagram
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 the sounds of 60’s girl-pop groups with a grittier edge. Comprised of members Nicole Laurenne (The Love Me Nots, Motobunny), Rikki Styxx (The Dollyrots), Christina Nunez (The Love Me Nots) and Michelle Balderrama (Brainspoon), their multi-talents and cohesiveness has gained them notoriety prior to their initial EP release in the fall of 2016 to their…
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 vocals, Curelight Wounds’ four tracks pack a quick and gutsy punch. Their gritty chords reminisce back to lo-fi 90’s garage and shoegaze bands, its rough around the edges recording and aural distortion naturally drawing towards DIY aesthetics. Their first single, “Sew It Back”, drives discordant energy from start to finish, the track’s jarring beats naturally…
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, innocence and depth through intimate images. The idea behind her photoshoot was to explore the concept of individual’s versatile appearances, concentrating on the human form and aesthetics in a series of intimate photos.
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 hometown and around the world. From models and influencers such as Stephania Ferrario, Kristina Mendonca, Murielle Van Schaik & Hannah Perera wearing them to musicians such as No Frills Twins, Nicole Millar and the Flaming Lips. The Melbourne Made label has been featured in Vogue Italia, Yen Magazine, Fashion Week Online, Sticks and Stones Agency,…
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 in fashion and conceptual photography with a focus on Magazine, editorial and commercial work. His work has been published in the US and in international magazines including ESTETICA USA, Italian VOGUE/PhotoVogue, FHM, Dark Beauty, Kaltblut, Dodho. He is a PhotoVOGUE Gold Artist, and has been listed in the ONE LIFE 2012 Catalog and is represented…
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 from the night’s cool breeze, wind beginning to lay itself lavishly over the darkened landscape. Water is in the air as Spring creates cyclical dreams. The rain falls as any does: pensive, brooding, lost in its own thoughts. My body craves the bare of moonlight, a forest secluded by heavenly shadows. My animal heart howls…
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 Grow Dear Slow to Grow, It’s so easy to let your follower account affect how you feel about your work. If you’re a creative and you’re posting your work on Instagram or Facebook, it’s almost impossible not to feel down if your count is down. We all go there and probably more often than…
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 album, Jupiter, in 2016. Gaining notoriety from their early singles for “Teenage Love” and “Black Magic”, the duo have also toured with the likes of The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Horrors and the Kills as well as remixed by the XX and Crystal Fighters. Their third record, Realms, is due out in February of…
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 view more of his work on his website and donate to his Patreon account here. Black Panther Untitled Flowers Pomegranate Space Woman Spaceboy
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
