Interview
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Jay Dailey
Jay Dailey is an Afro-Latin and Native interdisciplinary horror artist from Chicago, who focuses on acknowledging female rage, femme fatales, revenge narratives, reclaiming of hyper-girly and risquรฉ aesthetics, and horror aesthetics with Black and non-black WOC women and femmes as the faces/lead characters. “Because faeries never forget who wronged them, and they will always remember…
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Zhariah
Do you consider yourself to be alternative? Yes, Iโm alternative with my music taste, style and even my philosophy of life. How do you navigate life as an alternative person of color? I use it to my advantage to make my dreams come true while inspiring others. Weโre in the age of individualism being rewarded.…
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Change It Up With Lorna
We talked to Florida based alternative creator Lorna about her upcoming music and advice on community. You encourage other Black/POC to not be afraid to try out alternative styles. Have you ever considered exploring a different alternative style/subculture? Iโm into anything I can get my hands on. I think itโs actually important to explore all…
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KAMIYADA+
Do you consider yourself to be alternative? It’s a label that has always followed me around so I guess so ๐ What do you create/ how do you express yourself/ what do you contribute to the alt POC community? I’m a musician (Kamiyada+) who is known for my alt trap music, but now I dip…
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Morgan Macabre
Morgan Macabre What can you tell us about your upcoming release and where can we find it? I have two singles currently out, Bad Bitch in Black” and “Financial Gain”. You can find them on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Tidal, etc). Your releases have been fairly recent. How long have you been in interested…
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Sad Heaux The Goddess
Sad Heaux the Goddess is a Black Bay Area alternative artist that has dabbled in various ventures, including releasing her own fragrance. Her latest single Halfway Sober is available on all platforms now! You can find her @sadheaux.tg and @sadheauxofficial. Do you consider yourself to be alternative? Yes. What can you tell us about your…
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Feeling Anxious? So Is Demi Yo’ko!
โOnly looking for a little bit of patience.โ Been there? We have. And so has Demi Yoโko. Do you consider yourself to be alternative? I mean, I make alternative music but I consider myself to be the person I wake up as everyday. Putting a title on it like that seems kind of silly. I…
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Introducing your new goddess, Zhariah!
This doll tells YOU what To do. Whips and chain now included! Introducing your new goddess, Zhariah! Do you consider yourself to be alternative? OF COURSE! Everyday of my life, Iโm also pretty sure if I wasnโt Iโd be way more popular What was it like performing at AfroPunk? Would you do it again? What…
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Imani Brown
Imani Brown is a tattoo artist, CEO, and personal brand coach that expresses herself through alternative fashion (kawaii gyaru), tattoos, and art. She aims to empower and support the alt POC community and offer a fresh perspective! Do you consider yourself to be alternative? Very. How do you navigate life as an alternative person of…
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MUA MamaPanda
My newest obssession? Makeup by MamaPanda! Abstract and Innovative. The only way I can think to describe them is art come to life, as cliche as it sounds! Do you consider yourself to be alternative? I can easily be put in group, however, I donโt subject myself to just being alternative. What plans do you…