n°1 | In Conversation
Rio Romeo on Community, “JOHNNYSCOTT,” and Channeling Anger for Good
With gritty piano-driven ballads and lyrics that cut straight to the bone, Rio Romeo channels the raw intensity of queer love, identity, and rebellion into every jagged note.
Paz de la Huerta on Her Art, Rebirth, and Survival
Paz'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.
Sally Potter on Our Climate Crisis, Overcoming Self-Doubt, and ANATOMY
As a visionary filmmaker, Sally Potter broke inconceivable boundaries for women on the silver screen across multiple decades, but it is with the release of her second solo album, ANATOMY, that she calls for us to do something even more prodigious – she wants us to save the world.
Elayne Angel on Body Piercings, Self-Autonomy, and Her Legendary Career
As a legendary pioneer in the piercing industry, Elayne Angel has played an unparalleled role in bringing professional piercing from the fringes of subculture to widespread mainstream acceptance.
Isabel LaRosa on Self-Worth, Lana Del Rey, and Finding Success Beyond the Screens
Isabel LaRosa is the alt-pop siren whose haunting vocals, cinematic storytelling, and viral hits are reshaping the sound — and soul — of Gen Z.
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.
Simone Simons on Intuition, Epica’s Latest Album, and Being the “Barbie” of Metal
Crimson-haired, velvet-voiced, and eternally enchanting, Simone Simons is more than just Epica’s lead singer — she’s the revered heartbeat of a genre.
HAYLA on Self-Love, Living Fearlessly, and Becoming Dance’s Most Defining Voice
As the current tour de force behind dance’s biggest contemporary chart-toppers, HAYLA’s collaborations with industry titans have changed the landscape of modern EDM, eliciting hundreds of millions of streams worldwide.
Camille Contreras on Novelists, CODA, and Proving Everyone Wrong
As the electrifying force breathing new life into the French progressive metalcore band Novelists, Camille Contreras is more than just a front woman – she’s a revolution.
Valerie June on Mysticism, Her Latest Album, and Redefining Failure
With a voice that floats between the earth and the stars, Valerie June is a musical alchemist. Blending the raw soul of Appalachian folk with the cosmic shimmer of psychedelic blues, June crafts a sound that defies genre – what she calls "organic moonshine roots music."
Alexandra Savior on Self-Worth, Early Success, and Her Forthcoming Album
When Alexandra Savior sings, it feels less like listening to a song and more like eavesdropping on a beautiful secret. With a voice that drips with vintage noir, as if she was conjured by a David Lynchian dream, Savior’s tracks both bewitch and comfort, transporting us to a world where everything is fine.
Sandra Bernhard on Beauty Standards, Severance, and Surviving a Dystopian America
There is no ceiling that Sandra Bernhard has left unshattered. It was her biting and groundbreaking stand-up that first rose her from relative obscurity to international levels of acclaim, pioneering her way through the late 1970s and 80s.
Alison Mosshart on The Kills, Female Influences, and Maintaining Her Independence
Alison Mosshart lives life on her own terms. The emblematic frontwoman began her career in 1995 with the Florida-based punk band Discount, touring extensively as a young teen.
Lili Trifilio on Self-Discovery, Beach Bunny’s Forthcoming Album, and Life’s Silver Linings
As frontwoman of the meteoric Beach Bunny, Lili Trifilio is your mirror. Initially beginning her career as a solo artist in Chicago, Trifilio formed Beach Bunny in 2017, just one year before their candid breakout track “Prom Queen” was released.
Zoë Marie Federoff on Censorship, Self-Acceptance, and Cradle of Filth’s Latest Album
From the chaos of extreme metal to the depths of symphonic grandeur, Zoë Marie Federoff’s webs of transfixing melodies both enchant and destroy. In 2022, legendary metal outfit Cradle of Filth enlisted Federoff to join them as their new keyboardist and female vocalist, a move that was quickly lauded by devoted listeners across the world.
IDER on Songwriting, Resilience, and Late To The World
Known for their contemplative lyrics, melodic vocals, and genre-bending sound, British indie-pop duo IDER first gained attention with their debut single “Sorry” in 2016.
Miki Berenyi on Lush, Identity, and Her Trio’s Debut Album
With her unmistakable crimson hair, dreamy vocals, and whirling guitars, Miki Berenyi became a defiant icon of the shoegaze era, weaving soundscapes that blurred the line between beauty and distortion.
Margaret Cho on Tattoos, The Election, and Her Triumphant Return to Music
Armed with an unapologetic, no holds barred approach to comedy, Margaret Cho has blazed an unparalleled trail as one of the most influential and fearless figures in entertainment.
Moonchild Sanelly on Empowerment, Self-Love, and Breaking All the Rules
With her signature blue hair and bold, unapologetic candor, Moonchild Sanelly has become a trailblazer in the global music scene. First gaining recognition with her 2015 studio album Rabulapha!, Moonchild’s tracks are laced with hypnotic rhythms and assertive lyricism, oft-exploring themes of sexuality, female empowerment, and self-determination.
EMEL on Identity, Womanhood, and Her Unwavering Fearlessness
Often referred to as the “voice of the Arab Spring,” EMEL gained international recognition when her song “Kelmti Horra (My Word is Free)”, once banned, became an anthem of the Tunisian Revolution in 2011.