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Kailan McGee Is Redefining the Art of Musical Storytelling Through Mythology, Imagination and Creative Freedom
From her acclaimed 21-song debut and award-winning achievements to the mythological universe of Lady of the Moon, Canadian singer-songwriter Kailan McGee is forging an uncompromising artistic path, blending genre-defying musicianship, intricate storytelling, and imaginative world-building into a creative vision that challenges the conventions of contemporary music. Photo courtesy of Kailan McGee T here is a particular kind of artistic independence that cannot be manufactured through industry positioning or carefully calculated reinvention. I…
Monica Walls Founder of Keca's Usna Guide to Choosing Lip Products You’ll Actually Wear
The perfect lip product isn't necessarily the most beautiful shade on the shelf. According to Monica Walls, founder and CEO of Keca’s Usna, finding one you'll reach for again and again comes down to understanding how you want it to feel, perform, and fit into your everyday life. Photo courtesy of Monica Walls T here is a particular kind of beauty disappointment that happens when you finally purchase a lipstick you've been eyeing for weeks, only to discover that it spends more time in your makeup bag than on your lips. The color i…
All-Star Musicians Unite in NYC for TRIPI's Close to Fire Album Release and Grief Support Benefit Concert
Musicians associated with Billy Joel, Steven Van Zandt, John Mayer, Lenny Kravitz, The Black Crowes and Spin Doctors will take the stage at The Cutting Room on October 30 for an evening of music, remembrance and community. Photo courtesy of Event: TRIPI: CLOSE TO FIRE, Album Release and Grief Support Benefit Concert A n extraordinary gathering of accomplished musicians will come together in New York City on Friday, October 30, for TRIPI: CLOSE TO FIRE, an all-star album release celebration and grief support benefit concert. Hosted and organi…
Col Gerrard: The Art of Reinvention, the Enduring Power of Songwriting, and a Musical Journey Defined by Soul
From the formative influence of Motown to recording at London's most celebrated studios, British singer-songwriter Col Gerrard brings a lifetime of musical experience, emotional reflection, and artistic conviction to his self-titled debut album. Photo courtesy of Col Gerrard I n an era when popular music is increasingly shaped by fleeting trends, technological innovation, and the relentless pursuit of immediate recognition, there remains something profoundly compelling about an artist whose creative identity has been forged through expe…
Inside Marlene Haase’s Evolution From Experimental Fashion to the Meticulous World of New York Fine Jewelry
From her formative years in Berlin and experiences with Viktor&Rolf and Walter Van Beirendonck to Parsons and her work at Lorraine Schwartz in New York, Marlene Haase’s trajectory reveals a designer increasingly drawn to the intersection of precious materials, exacting craftsmanship and objects created to endure. Photo courtesy of Marlene Haase M arlene Haase’s career has unfolded across some of fashion’s most influential creative cities, but the thread connecting Berlin, Amsterdam, Antwerp and New York is less geographical than philosoph…
On His 20th Studio Album, Matt Smith Confronts Division Without Surrendering to Despair
On his 20th studio album, …this is not ok…, Austin-based guitarist, songwriter and producer Matt Smith brings the perspective of more than four decades in music to an increasingly unsettled cultural moment, examining what happens when disagreement becomes division while resisting outrage in favor of something more difficult and enduring: compassion, reflection and the willingness to keep listening. Photo courtesy of Matt Smith L ongevity can change an artist’s relationship with the present. After more than 45 years of writing, recording and p…
