Contributions
Twin Shadow: “I’m constantly searching for new inspiration”
On his latest self-titled release, George Lewis Jr., popularly known as Twin Shadow, created art from a spiritual place. He dove deep into his influences and Dominican roots, resulting in a collection of songs that are both uplifting and transformative. While having to initially navigate the landscape of the ongoing pandemic, along with his release […]
Friendship CLB puts inclusivity first with collaborative fashion
Friendship CLB, as a brand and a collective, is rooted in a sense of inclusivity and giving back to the community to inspire others to create whatever their heart or imagination desires. Founded by head designer Nigel Holt, along with a small but tight-knit and hardworking group of collaborators, Friendship CLB is a multifaceted high-fashion […]
Mel D. Cole on capturing Black Lives Matter protests: “This is bigger than me”
Each month, Alternative Press Gallery explores the work of photographers, directors and other creatives who help shape the music world from behind the scenes. With each issue, we explore the stories behind the shoots and take deep dives into the most compelling media, asking about the vision as well as the happy accidents that create […]
Ron Holden’s Ride For Black Lives is more than a cycling community
In 1960, Ron Holden dropped an album called “Love You So…” That phrase and its sentiment turned into a motto within his family throughout the years after its release. Now, his grandson, also named Ron Holden, spreads positivity and unity with the same Love You So slogan. Holden saw how the pandemic affected his community […]
No Free Coffee is building a community out of streetwear and coffee die-hards
No Free Coffee is anything but “just a coffee shop.” Founded by Mario Kristian, No Free Coffee is a marvelous pop-up streetwear/community-building coffee shop that was inspired by Japanese cafe culture and Italian wine windows. After visiting Japan, where the cafe aesthetics were a breath of fresh air, Kristian wanted to bring that same sensibility […]
What’s your most awkward lunch ever? Sean Wotherspoon wants to know
As a designer and creative director, Sean Wotherspoon isn’t afraid to dream big and follow his most grandiose or random ideas. The result is something magical with everything he creates and designs. That’s because, at the end of the day, he’s a passionate connoisseur and a mission-driven person in all aspects. Wotherspoon is well known […]
How Thomas Dang went from shooting nightlife to directing an Eyedress music video
From working with the production company Media Monsters to directing a music video for Eyedress, Thomas “Dangy” Dang has run the gamut of visual media, picking up skills to add to his creative toolbox at each stop along the way. Before he was teaching himself how to navigate the professional sphere to become a successful […]
RATSTAR believes shopping vintage is the best way to avoid fast fashion
When Layla Shapiro and Emma Harris decided to embark on the journey of opening their first store, RATSTAR, it wasn’t without years of hard work and experience. The pair would spend every day driving around Los Angeles looking to score the best vintage clothing and accessories that weren’t only quality products but extensions of their […]
Steve Caballero on intersection of punk and skateboarding with new band Urethane
For Steve Caballero, the intersection of punk and skateboarding has always been at the forefront of what he does and creates for the world. Caballero burst onto the skateboarding scene in the groundbreaking years of the early ’80s and ’90s, skating alongside the sport’s most iconic figures while living in Southern California during its renaissance […]