n°1 | In Conversation
Mimi Webb on Confidence, <em>Confessions</em>, and the Enduring Power of Pop
Emerging from Canterbury with little more than a notebook of songs and steadfast determination, Mimi Webb has become a new standard-bearer for British pop.
Deb Googe on Punk, My Bloody Valentine, and Courageously Walking Away from Success
From her blistering anarcho-punk beginnings to crafting some of shoegaze’s most iconic basslines, Deb Googe has carved a fiercely original path through four uncompromising decades of alternative music.
Belinda Carlisle on Punk, Survival, and <em>Once Upon a Time in California</em>
From the sweaty punk clubs of Los Angeles to the glittering heights of MTV fame, Belinda Carlisle’s journey is a remarkable story of reinvention, survival, and self-discovery.
Paz de la Huerta on Her Art, Rebirth, and Survival
Paz de la Huerta’s distinct ability to persist against all odds — to persevere, to evolve, to grow — have catapulted her from a provocative, untamed sex icon to an endearing, powerful survivor.
Cosey Fanni Tutti on Radical Resilience, <em>2t2</em>, and Subverting the Male Gaze
Few artists have so unapologetically blurred the lines between sound, sex, and self as Cosey Fanni Tutti. A pioneering force in the realms of performance art, industrial music, and radical feminist expression, Cosey's career spans over five decades of relentless experimentation and uncompromising defiance.
Romana Kalkuhl and Laura Guldemond on Metal, Burning Witches, and the Power in Not Repeating the Past
Formed in 2015 in Brugg, Switzerland, Burning Witches have forged a commanding presence in the world of heavy metal, defined by their unapologetic ferocity and unrelenting spirit.
Janice Dickinson on Honesty, Bravery, and Redemption
Dynamic, commanding, and searingly unapologetic, Janice Dickinson stands as an enduring, empowering figure of reinvention in an industry often resistant to change.
Total Wife on Reinvention, Revenge, and Radical DIY
Born of a tongue-in-cheek act of defiance, Total Wife has grown into one of the most uncompromisingly inventive forces in Nashville’s underground.
Wendy James on Rock and Roll, Transvision Vamp, and Turning Provocation Into Power
Wendy James has never played by the rules. Catapulted into the spotlight in the late '80s as the fierce and fearless frontwoman of Transvision Vamp, she became a pivotal icon of pop rock rebellion — equal parts punk provocateur, pin-up, and pop star.
Sir Chloe on Love, Rage, and <em>Swallow the Knife</em>
Sir Chloe has always thrived in the tension between tenderness and abrasion, crafting songs that move like a switchblade — delicate one moment, cutting the next.
UMI on Purpose, <em>people stories</em>, and the Power of Music
With a voice that feels equal parts balm and revelation, UMI has emerged as one of the most transcendent figures in modern R&B.
The Beaches on Femininity, Challenging Stereotypes, and <em>No Hard Feelings</em>
With their sharp riffs, candid lyrics, and unapologetic charisma, The Beaches have carved out a space as one of the most exciting forces reshaping the face of modern rock.
Melissa Scaduto on Sextile, Self-Confidence, and Sobriety
As the co-founder and tour de force of Los Angeles-based electronic-punk outfit Sextile, Melissa Scaduto has built a career out of daringly blurring the lines between punk grit and club-floor euphoria, vulnerability and defiance, chaos and clarity.
Kate Pierson on the B-52’s, Radical Eccentricity, and Reclaiming Your Power
With her unmistakable beehive hair, cosmic style, and pivotal powerhouse voice, Kate Pierson has long been a beacon of unapologetic eccentricity in America’s post-punk renaissance.
Zofia Smith on Shoegaze, she’s green, and Staying Fiercely DIY
As the magnetic and chameleonic vocalist of she’s green, Zofia Smith stands at the forefront of a band that has become one of the most vital voices in America’s thriving DIY scene.
Monica Richards on Faith and the Muse, the Divine Feminine, and Fearlessly Finding Her Voice
From the punk trenches of D.C. to the sacred gothic halls of darkwave, Monica Richards has forged a singular path defined by rebellion, ritual, and reinvention.
sweet93 on Authenticity, the Blues, and Radical Artistic Truth
After stepping away from a spotlight that felt far too scripted, sweet93 reclaimed her voice and redefined her career in the pursuit of something much more enduring: the most radical artistic truth.
Nina Persson on Objectification, The Cardigans, and Finding Every Silver Lining
In the mid-1990s, Nina Persson became the world’s most beloved accidental pop star. As the frontwoman of The Cardigans, her coolly detached voice floated effortlessly over impossibly sweet melodies and deceptively dark lyrics — none more iconic than the bubblegum heartbreak of “Lovefool.”
Carole Pope on Rough Trade, Feminism, and Pioneering Queer
A towering figure in rock whose daring artistry and unapologetic boldness helped redefine not only music, but the cultural conversation around sexuality and identity, Carole Pope broke through the mainstream as an openly queer performer at a time when very few dared.
Rita Lukea on Power, Pixel Grip’s Latest Album, and Existence as Protest
Born to disrupt and dressed to destroy, Pixel Grip’s tour de force Rita Lukea was never just here to perform — she came to warp sound, bend gender, and rewire the blueprint of desire.