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Above the Fold Meet Sudan Archives, the violin player rejecting genre—and Western tuning Violinist Sudan Archives was set to take the stage. It was March 12 at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom—a night before all concert halls and... by David Aaron Brake Above the Fold ‘How we react in these times is everything’: designers are halting collections to make medical supplies ...for more personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders, leading New York-based Christian Siriano committing to manufacturing face masks in his warehouses stateside. As an... by Callan Malone Above the Fold Meet Dope Saint Jude, a rapper giving voice to our collective outrage ...emcee is as captivating as she is playful, leading the audience in spontaneous free-styled chants before silencing her band to deliver a rap completely solo.... by Tasneem Jacobs Above the Fold Art from isolation: 9 photographers share a microcosm of their immediate world ...and the studio and playing around. So: completely random. After I shot this, my partner came to my studio from our flat three blocks away... by Document Journal Above the Fold A night out with MODEL/ACTRIZ, the noise band keeping DIY weird ...set, they invited us to come visit and play a show in Berlin with another band that they knew. We agreed, thinking it’d be a... by Steele Kratt Above the Fold Hard times and heartbreak: Swamp Dogg articulates America’s collective pain through country music ...listened mostly to country as a child—in part because R&B hits didn’t come on the radio till 10pm, when he was already asleep. His first... by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold Life lessons from a former dominatrix ...back, he discovered he missed it, he needed it — the transcendence from reality. That ritualized reenactment was the only moment when he felt free.... by Miss Rosen Above the Fold Look inside ‘0-9,’ the radically experimental magazine that broke all the rules of language ...expectation that artists function as brands. Since nobody was making much money anyways, competition was subdued, allowing for a collaborative, experimental spirit to flourish. For... by Caroline Reagan Above the Fold 5 things to do on the internet this week, from DJ streams to voguing lessons ...on Boiler Room’s YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1_Knnpo_Ds The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye The melancholy hanging over last weekend was compounded by news that Genesis P-Orridge... by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold Here’s how to donate protective gear to the COVID-19 frontlines COVID-19 presents a frustrating paradox: times of crisis compel solidarity and collective action, but pandemics necessitate ‘social distance.’ The most beneficial means of combating the... by Caroline Reagan Above the Fold Ja’Tovia Gary’s radical Black feminist filmmaking ...the completion of Giverny I (Négresse Impériale), Gary knew that “there was more to the conversation around the various concepts and themes presented in the... by Madeleine Seidel Above the Fold Inside Azzedine Alaïa’s magnificent archive of art and fashion ...[Azzedine and I] worked on editorials at Vogue. Because he loved to come to the shoots when we were doing stories about him. Sometimes he... by Paige Silveria Above the Fold A walking tour of Shoreditch with Dr Noki, London’s original king of DIY ...overtones of rebirth and new interpretations are reified in a memorable 1998 cover shot for i-D and his installation in London’s Fashion Space Gallery, as... by Jordan Levy Above the Fold Soko dares you to feel your feelings ...songs of chorus-dressed, understated instrumentals, with catchy top-lines evocative of that stately french crooning the world has come to love. Shortly after the completion of... by Steele Kratt Above the Fold Christine and the Queens’s visual album is a journey of self-discovery and reinvention ...and genre evolves and complicates over the course of her career. A 2018 New York Times profile by Reggie Ugwu sums it up perfectly in... by Matilda Douglas-Henry Above the Fold Intimate portraits of Downtown’s biggest stars, away from all the glamour ...the ’70s. In the mid-’80s, Wall Street boomed, and drugs were rampant, especially at night clubs like The Mudd Club, Area, and The Palladium as... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Searching for cyber-utopia in music made by robots ...of rapidly agitated bees. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4sROgbaeOs How exactly human composition fits together with the computer brain on these performances is unclear. That’s part of the fun.... by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold ‘Young, Gifted and Black’ spotlights the multitude of black artists defining the contemporary art scene ...and paid it forward to the children of Generation Z, who fearlessly stand at the forefront of a brave new world. With the Black Lives... by Miss Rosen Above the Fold The Wildman’s guide to the culinary delights of Prospect Park ...them fall when you’re collecting them. Especially if you’re Catholic. Since you’re not supposed to spill your seed.” Common Dandelion Common Dandelion Wildman: “Very delicious,... by Kedar Berntson Fashion Portfolio Paula Knorr, the designer normalizing everyday high glamour After winning an International Talent Support Fashion Award, receiving NEWGEN support, and creating her own brand, designer Paula Knorr is now working towards a sustainable... by Hannah Miller Above the Fold Larry Tse’s guide to organic farming in the Hudson Valley ...of food for Dig Inn, the ecologically and community-minded lunch spot fueling Soho creatives and midtown execs alike, Tse emphasizes that its primary focus is... by Maraya Fisher Above the Fold The Blossom’s latest music video explores how precious and haunted our bedrooms actually are ...inspired her new single “Kill My Mind.” The guitar-driven cut tells the tale of life in the wake of separation, and the visions of love... by Jordan Levy Above the Fold Gospel, postmodern thrifting, and leather daddies: Inside the world of the Black Lips ...Jared Swilley told me while the group was on the New York stop of their latest tour. “The music’s not so great—it’s your typical nerdy,... by David Aaron Brake Above the Fold Drew Sawyer reflects on art history in the Hudson Valley ...photography at the Brooklyn Museum. “Which, I think in many cases, fuels new ideas and creativity.” It was the same combination of space and serenity... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Michele Saunders on the differences between the rhythm of big-city life and small-town pace ...creative exodus upstate from New York City. A star of the iconic—if mythologized—1980s downtown club scene, spending her nights dancing into the early afternoon in... by Maraya Fisher Above the Fold Kinderhook Farm advocates for sustainability and community in the Hudson Valley ...about the practice of sheep herding, her favorite animals, and what inspired her to leave New York City in favor of the pastoral sanctuary of... by Clara Malley Above the Fold Derrick Adams crafts a tribute to Patrick Kelly, the fashion designer who centered race on the runway ...the collection of Carol Martin, Atlanta. To prepare for the exhibition, Adams immersed himself in the Patrick Kelly archive at the Schomburg Center for Research... by Miss Rosen Above the Fold Artist Frank Holliday wants to trigger you Frank Holliday’s latest exhibit SEE/SAW, currently on view at the Mucciaccia Gallery in New York, is the culmination of the artist’s exploratory works of visual... by Hannah Miller Above the Fold The DIY magic of Art-Rite, the magazine that redefined the 1970s art scene ...The New Yorker. We are given to mythologize the integrity of the Fourth Estate, mistaking the Bill of Rights for the Ten Commandments, often overlooking... by Miss Rosen Above the Fold Julie Blackmon on her photo ‘Fake Weather’ ...nieces] were really hot that day with those coats on. It was February, but I think it was around 75 degrees. They were like, ‘We’re... by Julie Blackmon Above the Fold Colette founder Sarah Andelman finds sanctuary in tie-dye, nature-filled Woodstock ...New Yorkers own cars—to discover that just two hours north of the city is nature so magical you can forget the city even exists. Andelman... by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold Can’t get into Berghain? Dax J’s playlist will guarantee you dance anyway ...in the coming months, this playlist serves as, in his own words, “A varied selection of tracks from old and classic to new and weird... by Jordan Levy Above the Fold Terry and Tricia Jones, the iconoclastic duo behind ‘i-D’ magazine, find salvation in Upstate New York ...at their house or the kids come round here and play. Seeing friends in the evening, as well, you know, people coming for dinner, going... by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold Cultural appropriation is bad, but we wouldn’t have hip hop without it ...Taken out of the laboratory, we can see this phenomenon play out in everyday acts of appropriation such the viral transit of the latest word... by Miss Rosen Above the Fold What does Kim Jones’s taste in art say about the Dior Men’s designer? ...January, by highlighting a 1976 piece comprised of four black-and-white photographs by the artist. Jones also selected work by Doug Aitken, George Condo, and Kerry... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold How LEYA’s avant-garde harp music provided Pornhub’s best film score ...I asked the duo if they considered themselves pop music, their response was definitive. “We are pop,” Donovan said. And Markiewicz elaborated, “Pop is the... by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold Tracey Ryans on trading the glitz and glam of New York for rural Rhinebeck ...and Ice Cube to discuss the meaning of “cool” on the 2018 MSNBC documentary miniseries The Story of Cool. As a partner behind New York’s... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Only NY honors Peter Saul and the soul of New York City ...at the new garments. Throughout their over ten year existence, Only has fostered an overpowering sense of a community. The brand attracts people from every... by David Aaron Brake Above the Fold Justin Vivian Bond is the Upstate goth in the chambeige minivan ...escape New York City each summer. “It’s really grounding to not just have stressed-out type A people around you all the time,” they say. “It’s... by Aaron Hicklin Above the Fold Labrinth, the musical genius behind your favorite artists’ best hits Two things become apparent about UK songwriter and producer Labrinth after a thirty-minute interview. The first is that music is a spiritual experience for him;... by Kedar Berntson Above the Fold Unmasking Paris Fashion Week’s most controversial, coronavirus-fueled trend ...SARS, air pollution, and the common cold have caused people to throw on masks throughout Asia, most commonly in China, Japan, and South Korea. I... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Shannon Cartier Lucy’s 7-book guide to turning pain into positive growth ...Artist Shannon Cartier Lucy knows this full well. Upon the burgeoning of her career in the early aughts, personal crises compelled her to leave New... by Caroline Reagan Above the Fold Lil’ Deb’s Oasis brings ‘the spirit of matriarchy’ to Upstate New York Discover the full Birkenstock 1774 collaboration series here. On Columbus Street, the quiet main drag in Hudson, New York, sits Lil’ Deb’s Oasis, a roadside... by Clara Malley Above the Fold Olaf Breuning refreshes his cheeky creativity in the Hudson River Valley ...which the protagonist, a man of the same age and stature as Breuning, traverses throughout New York making a fool of himself. In 2018 he... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Past is present in Bruno Sialleli’s striking new Lanvin collection ...eponymous Madame Lanvin, saying, “I want to bring back her enterprising, forward-looking vision.” Showcasing a progressive bond to heritage, Lanvin’s latest demonstrates Sialelli’s France in... by Jordan Levy Above the Fold Inside the rowdy world of Brooklyn indie wrestling ...“faces,” boos for the “heels,” and once to raised iPhone flashlights and Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man.” Come for the wince-worthy body slams and stay for... by Clara Malley Above the Fold Vince Aletti teaches us how to build a legendary magazine collection ...not going to sit at my computer and read. I’m encouraged to go to newsstands and see new magazines. I feel like we’ve been talking... by Rachel Cheung Above the Fold T+E+A+M is bringing sustainable architecture to the digital era ...combining recovered material with something new. So I’m excited to see how that filters up more into architecture, which tends to be a little bit... by Clara Malley Above the Fold Marine Serre takes a page out of ’60s sci-fi ...from the “mix” of information in your mind. Serre’s Fall/Winter 2020 collection was certainly a “mélange” of looks and references that were old, new, and... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold From Hedi Slimane to Clams Casino, everyone’s in love with Lauren Auder ...more sonically and visually. Recording started in the mountains of France and developed further while on tour, so there’s been a long road to this... by Jordan Levy
Above the Fold Meet Sudan Archives, the violin player rejecting genre—and Western tuning Violinist Sudan Archives was set to take the stage. It was March 12 at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom—a night before all concert halls and... by David Aaron Brake
Above the Fold ‘How we react in these times is everything’: designers are halting collections to make medical supplies ...for more personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders, leading New York-based Christian Siriano committing to manufacturing face masks in his warehouses stateside. As an... by Callan Malone
Above the Fold Meet Dope Saint Jude, a rapper giving voice to our collective outrage ...emcee is as captivating as she is playful, leading the audience in spontaneous free-styled chants before silencing her band to deliver a rap completely solo.... by Tasneem Jacobs
Above the Fold Art from isolation: 9 photographers share a microcosm of their immediate world ...and the studio and playing around. So: completely random. After I shot this, my partner came to my studio from our flat three blocks away... by Document Journal
Above the Fold A night out with MODEL/ACTRIZ, the noise band keeping DIY weird ...set, they invited us to come visit and play a show in Berlin with another band that they knew. We agreed, thinking it’d be a... by Steele Kratt
Above the Fold Hard times and heartbreak: Swamp Dogg articulates America’s collective pain through country music ...listened mostly to country as a child—in part because R&B hits didn’t come on the radio till 10pm, when he was already asleep. His first... by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold Life lessons from a former dominatrix ...back, he discovered he missed it, he needed it — the transcendence from reality. That ritualized reenactment was the only moment when he felt free.... by Miss Rosen
Above the Fold Look inside ‘0-9,’ the radically experimental magazine that broke all the rules of language ...expectation that artists function as brands. Since nobody was making much money anyways, competition was subdued, allowing for a collaborative, experimental spirit to flourish. For... by Caroline Reagan
Above the Fold 5 things to do on the internet this week, from DJ streams to voguing lessons ...on Boiler Room’s YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1_Knnpo_Ds The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye The melancholy hanging over last weekend was compounded by news that Genesis P-Orridge... by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold Here’s how to donate protective gear to the COVID-19 frontlines COVID-19 presents a frustrating paradox: times of crisis compel solidarity and collective action, but pandemics necessitate ‘social distance.’ The most beneficial means of combating the... by Caroline Reagan
Above the Fold Ja’Tovia Gary’s radical Black feminist filmmaking ...the completion of Giverny I (Négresse Impériale), Gary knew that “there was more to the conversation around the various concepts and themes presented in the... by Madeleine Seidel
Above the Fold Inside Azzedine Alaïa’s magnificent archive of art and fashion ...[Azzedine and I] worked on editorials at Vogue. Because he loved to come to the shoots when we were doing stories about him. Sometimes he... by Paige Silveria
Above the Fold A walking tour of Shoreditch with Dr Noki, London’s original king of DIY ...overtones of rebirth and new interpretations are reified in a memorable 1998 cover shot for i-D and his installation in London’s Fashion Space Gallery, as... by Jordan Levy
Above the Fold Soko dares you to feel your feelings ...songs of chorus-dressed, understated instrumentals, with catchy top-lines evocative of that stately french crooning the world has come to love. Shortly after the completion of... by Steele Kratt
Above the Fold Christine and the Queens’s visual album is a journey of self-discovery and reinvention ...and genre evolves and complicates over the course of her career. A 2018 New York Times profile by Reggie Ugwu sums it up perfectly in... by Matilda Douglas-Henry
Above the Fold Intimate portraits of Downtown’s biggest stars, away from all the glamour ...the ’70s. In the mid-’80s, Wall Street boomed, and drugs were rampant, especially at night clubs like The Mudd Club, Area, and The Palladium as... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Searching for cyber-utopia in music made by robots ...of rapidly agitated bees. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4sROgbaeOs How exactly human composition fits together with the computer brain on these performances is unclear. That’s part of the fun.... by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold ‘Young, Gifted and Black’ spotlights the multitude of black artists defining the contemporary art scene ...and paid it forward to the children of Generation Z, who fearlessly stand at the forefront of a brave new world. With the Black Lives... by Miss Rosen
Above the Fold The Wildman’s guide to the culinary delights of Prospect Park ...them fall when you’re collecting them. Especially if you’re Catholic. Since you’re not supposed to spill your seed.” Common Dandelion Common Dandelion Wildman: “Very delicious,... by Kedar Berntson
Fashion Portfolio Paula Knorr, the designer normalizing everyday high glamour After winning an International Talent Support Fashion Award, receiving NEWGEN support, and creating her own brand, designer Paula Knorr is now working towards a sustainable... by Hannah Miller
Above the Fold Larry Tse’s guide to organic farming in the Hudson Valley ...of food for Dig Inn, the ecologically and community-minded lunch spot fueling Soho creatives and midtown execs alike, Tse emphasizes that its primary focus is... by Maraya Fisher
Above the Fold The Blossom’s latest music video explores how precious and haunted our bedrooms actually are ...inspired her new single “Kill My Mind.” The guitar-driven cut tells the tale of life in the wake of separation, and the visions of love... by Jordan Levy
Above the Fold Gospel, postmodern thrifting, and leather daddies: Inside the world of the Black Lips ...Jared Swilley told me while the group was on the New York stop of their latest tour. “The music’s not so great—it’s your typical nerdy,... by David Aaron Brake
Above the Fold Drew Sawyer reflects on art history in the Hudson Valley ...photography at the Brooklyn Museum. “Which, I think in many cases, fuels new ideas and creativity.” It was the same combination of space and serenity... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Michele Saunders on the differences between the rhythm of big-city life and small-town pace ...creative exodus upstate from New York City. A star of the iconic—if mythologized—1980s downtown club scene, spending her nights dancing into the early afternoon in... by Maraya Fisher
Above the Fold Kinderhook Farm advocates for sustainability and community in the Hudson Valley ...about the practice of sheep herding, her favorite animals, and what inspired her to leave New York City in favor of the pastoral sanctuary of... by Clara Malley
Above the Fold Derrick Adams crafts a tribute to Patrick Kelly, the fashion designer who centered race on the runway ...the collection of Carol Martin, Atlanta. To prepare for the exhibition, Adams immersed himself in the Patrick Kelly archive at the Schomburg Center for Research... by Miss Rosen
Above the Fold Artist Frank Holliday wants to trigger you Frank Holliday’s latest exhibit SEE/SAW, currently on view at the Mucciaccia Gallery in New York, is the culmination of the artist’s exploratory works of visual... by Hannah Miller
Above the Fold The DIY magic of Art-Rite, the magazine that redefined the 1970s art scene ...The New Yorker. We are given to mythologize the integrity of the Fourth Estate, mistaking the Bill of Rights for the Ten Commandments, often overlooking... by Miss Rosen
Above the Fold Julie Blackmon on her photo ‘Fake Weather’ ...nieces] were really hot that day with those coats on. It was February, but I think it was around 75 degrees. They were like, ‘We’re... by Julie Blackmon
Above the Fold Colette founder Sarah Andelman finds sanctuary in tie-dye, nature-filled Woodstock ...New Yorkers own cars—to discover that just two hours north of the city is nature so magical you can forget the city even exists. Andelman... by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold Can’t get into Berghain? Dax J’s playlist will guarantee you dance anyway ...in the coming months, this playlist serves as, in his own words, “A varied selection of tracks from old and classic to new and weird... by Jordan Levy
Above the Fold Terry and Tricia Jones, the iconoclastic duo behind ‘i-D’ magazine, find salvation in Upstate New York ...at their house or the kids come round here and play. Seeing friends in the evening, as well, you know, people coming for dinner, going... by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold Cultural appropriation is bad, but we wouldn’t have hip hop without it ...Taken out of the laboratory, we can see this phenomenon play out in everyday acts of appropriation such the viral transit of the latest word... by Miss Rosen
Above the Fold What does Kim Jones’s taste in art say about the Dior Men’s designer? ...January, by highlighting a 1976 piece comprised of four black-and-white photographs by the artist. Jones also selected work by Doug Aitken, George Condo, and Kerry... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold How LEYA’s avant-garde harp music provided Pornhub’s best film score ...I asked the duo if they considered themselves pop music, their response was definitive. “We are pop,” Donovan said. And Markiewicz elaborated, “Pop is the... by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold Tracey Ryans on trading the glitz and glam of New York for rural Rhinebeck ...and Ice Cube to discuss the meaning of “cool” on the 2018 MSNBC documentary miniseries The Story of Cool. As a partner behind New York’s... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Only NY honors Peter Saul and the soul of New York City ...at the new garments. Throughout their over ten year existence, Only has fostered an overpowering sense of a community. The brand attracts people from every... by David Aaron Brake
Above the Fold Justin Vivian Bond is the Upstate goth in the chambeige minivan ...escape New York City each summer. “It’s really grounding to not just have stressed-out type A people around you all the time,” they say. “It’s... by Aaron Hicklin
Above the Fold Labrinth, the musical genius behind your favorite artists’ best hits Two things become apparent about UK songwriter and producer Labrinth after a thirty-minute interview. The first is that music is a spiritual experience for him;... by Kedar Berntson
Above the Fold Unmasking Paris Fashion Week’s most controversial, coronavirus-fueled trend ...SARS, air pollution, and the common cold have caused people to throw on masks throughout Asia, most commonly in China, Japan, and South Korea. I... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Shannon Cartier Lucy’s 7-book guide to turning pain into positive growth ...Artist Shannon Cartier Lucy knows this full well. Upon the burgeoning of her career in the early aughts, personal crises compelled her to leave New... by Caroline Reagan
Above the Fold Lil’ Deb’s Oasis brings ‘the spirit of matriarchy’ to Upstate New York Discover the full Birkenstock 1774 collaboration series here. On Columbus Street, the quiet main drag in Hudson, New York, sits Lil’ Deb’s Oasis, a roadside... by Clara Malley
Above the Fold Olaf Breuning refreshes his cheeky creativity in the Hudson River Valley ...which the protagonist, a man of the same age and stature as Breuning, traverses throughout New York making a fool of himself. In 2018 he... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Past is present in Bruno Sialleli’s striking new Lanvin collection ...eponymous Madame Lanvin, saying, “I want to bring back her enterprising, forward-looking vision.” Showcasing a progressive bond to heritage, Lanvin’s latest demonstrates Sialelli’s France in... by Jordan Levy
Above the Fold Inside the rowdy world of Brooklyn indie wrestling ...“faces,” boos for the “heels,” and once to raised iPhone flashlights and Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man.” Come for the wince-worthy body slams and stay for... by Clara Malley
Above the Fold Vince Aletti teaches us how to build a legendary magazine collection ...not going to sit at my computer and read. I’m encouraged to go to newsstands and see new magazines. I feel like we’ve been talking... by Rachel Cheung
Above the Fold T+E+A+M is bringing sustainable architecture to the digital era ...combining recovered material with something new. So I’m excited to see how that filters up more into architecture, which tends to be a little bit... by Clara Malley
Above the Fold Marine Serre takes a page out of ’60s sci-fi ...from the “mix” of information in your mind. Serre’s Fall/Winter 2020 collection was certainly a “mélange” of looks and references that were old, new, and... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold From Hedi Slimane to Clams Casino, everyone’s in love with Lauren Auder ...more sonically and visually. Recording started in the mountains of France and developed further while on tour, so there’s been a long road to this... by Jordan Levy