We follow the Brooklyn beauty on a tour of all his fundamental haunts.
On the cusp of his first world tour, the rising R&B star writes a letter to SSENSE.
Stephanie Smith-Strickland talks with the 24-year-old musician about his first studio album and finding strength in transparency.
The Korean rock band speaks backstage about love, happiness, and the global music market.
Kevin Pires chats with YG on being legit in an internet age.
We sit down with Dave East at legendary Harlem jazz club Minton’s Playhouse to talk New York and rap’s new guard.
The rapper/singer is reaching stardom by riding his own wave.
The genre-gliding musician introduces us to his many minds.
Hip-hop’s “hardest working rookie,” Rich The Kid, on the biggest landmarks of his young life.
R&B artist A.CHAL strives to make music that is sensual and spiritual, deviating from the “get-money” subject-matter of so much contemporary pop music.
The L.A. R&B singer on being the best version of himself and making his Purple Rain.
We follow Isaiah Barr and Austin Williamson of New York’s Onyx Collective through their daily routine.
Musician Alex Zhang Hungtai, formerly Dirty Beaches, discusses working with David Lynch and building from within.
A trip to the DJ’s new Los Angeles home to discuss the ethics of reinvention.
The 23-year-old DJ on bringing people together, being different, and not giving a fuck.
DJ Honey Dijon on the queer roots of house music and the records that changed her life.
The Washington rapper on his hometown, consignment fashion, and leading by example.
The singer talks trash, transience, and her journey from Colombia, to Virginia, to L.A.