Author and columnist Raven Smith discusses learning from his style mistakes. (Gentleman's Journal)
The people don't want official merchandise in their quest to fanboy; they want hyper-niche homemades from a small legion of DIY brands. (GQ)
Welcome to Cherry World, the Lifestyle Brand That’s All About Good Times
Cherry World is a new lifestyle brand formed by a ragtag group of idealists: Josh LeVine, cofounder of the Los Angeles–based denim label Frame; Francesca Burns, a stylist, consultant, and publisher who has worked with the likes of Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott; Fergus Purcell, a commercial artist perhaps best known for designing Palace Skateboards’ logo; and the veteran photographer Glen Luchford, whose 1990s campaigns for Prada have been recognised across the art and design worlds. (W Magazine)
The Hot New Thing in Vintage
Kathleen Sorbara founded the beloved vintage boutique Chickee’s, and she’s got a fresh idea for her devoted customer base. (NYT)
At Sunset Boulevard’s New Kiosk, You’ll Find Far More Than Just the Latest Newspapers
The newsstand is the latest project of Arman Naféei, the host of a monthly podcast called Are We on Air? and founder of creative agency Studio Neu.
(Monocle)
What Should a Music Magazine Be in the TikTok Era? Pitchfork Alumni Have an Idea
After the popular publication was folded into GQ, a group of them is striking out on its own. One of the first orders of business: doing away with album scores. (NYT)
“We Ripped up the Rule Book” - How NTS Radio Took Over London and the World
Since launching from a tiny studio in Hackney in 2011, NTS has grown into a global phenomenon with a dedicated cult following. Emma Loffhagen speaks to founder Femi Adeyemi and DJ Flo Dill about the alt-radio station’s stratospheric rise to success. (The Standard)
How the Hell Did Mk.gee Get This Big?
The art-rock breakout is reshaping the slickest sounds of the ’80s into something startling and new. (Hearing Things)
High Vis Are Sticking to Their Guns on Album Three
The London hardcore band are “hopeful but incensed” on their upcoming record, Guided Tour, where they continue to build on the roots that took them from underground favourites to scene heroes in the first place. (NME)
Music in the Walls
Song-making is holistic for Emile Haynie, underscored by his thoughtful studio design. In his new, impressive complex, there are places to record, listen, and unwind over meals prepared by the producer himself.
(Family Style)
New York City’s Newest Festival Brought Out the Cool Kids of Music and Film
See photos from The Downtown Festival’s inaugural event, featuring appearances from Jeremy O. Harris, Chloë Sevigny, Malice K, and more.
(The FADER)
Domestic Bliss With Jonas Wood
As Matthew Holman finds, the LA-based artist isn’t interested in hierarchies of ‘good’ and ‘bad’. (Plaster)
Epicly Later’d
Patrick O’Dell’s blog Epicly Later’d was a chaotic archive of skateboarding, New York nightlife and everything in between. Now, almost 20 years later, it’s back in book form, published by Anthology Editions. (Port)
Our pre-FA interview with Dill as it appeared in issue #29, 2010.
(Monster Children)
