Editor’s Note
A note from the editor reflecting on the theme of visibility, creating in uncertain times and connecting with international artists online for this issue. Released August 2020. Photograph by Trent Trammell.
KZ Creatives
We spoke with the freshly formed choreography company KZ Creatives about their collaborations with Jungle, Labrinth and Trady what dance can communicate today. Photography by Tamiym.
Bettina Avila
We spoke with photographer and cinematographer Bettina Avila about her work on music video and film sets, growing up in different countries and her hope for change within the industry.
Trent Trammell
In this feature, we spotlight up and coming photographer Trent Trammell, sharing what makes him desire to create alongside a gallery of his beautiful portraits in both film and digital format.
Edward Glynne Jones
Photographer Edward Glynne Jones shares with us a series of images taken in Italy before lockdown and reflects on their personal resonance in the context of our current circumstance.
Frances Wilde
Frances Wilde shares with us a series of three poems shedding light on intimate reflections across different locations and land.
Ellie Burd
We spoke with the freshly graduated photographer Ellie Burd about her thoughtful and intimate photography series. She speaks on working with others and navigating relationships behind the camera.
Katie G. Clayton
In this feature, we spotlight Katie G. Clayton with her series Emotional Distance, visually exploring the feeling of growing apart and accepting a new transition.
Ev Carm
Newly released with andfriends records, we share the single, Laugh Again by Ev Carm accompanied with photographs by Donal Talbot and Clare F. Lyons.
Katy Cummings
We spoke with music photographer Katy Cummings on photographing music legends such as Billie Eilish, Two Door Cinema Club and Circa Waves and what it means to work in the industry as a parent.
Virus: Racism
We spoke with the founder behind Virus: Racism, a new online platform providing conversation for young Asian Americans in the wake of Covid-19. We spoke about social media in this generation and hopes for the platform.
Uly - Cold Water
We share Uly’s debut music video for his single Cold Water. Shot on Super 8 film and located on an Irish Coast, the visuals pair perfectly with Uly’s intimate, sleepy and heartfelt sound. Directed by Dave Fox and cinematography by Ronan Nissenbaum.
Hali Igwelaezoh
We feature a collection of Hali Igwelaezoh’s charming illustrations she created in lockdown. Included are personal drawings she made trying to capture these moments and notes to friends.
Lou Jasmine
We interviewed the London based photographer and filmmaker Lou Jasmine on what inspires her to create, her advice to those who want to work in the industry and her short documentary series Make It Real.
Jordan Thompkins
We spoke with the emerging photographer and filmmaker on his influences, current practice and what inspires him.
Monica Lek
We spoke with filmmaker and photographer Monica Lek about her process being the official photographer for films such as Waves, Honey Boy and Assassination Nation. She talks us through her inspirations, day to day roles on set and her future projects.
Come polvere sui mobili (Like dust on furniture)
Always static and perfect in its being still and repetitive, it surrounds itself and lets the light pass through it to cover a small piece of eternity.
A series of images by photographer Flavia Daniele.
The Colour Balance
We spoke with Virgilia Facey, founder of The Colour Balance, an important initiative working towards BIPOC inclusion within photographic industries.
hwlcky - Jehnova x lod (feat. Uly)
A new release from independent label andfriends
Representation, Authenticity and Agency: An Interview with Serena Brown
We spoke with the young photographer on her series Class of Covid-19, mental health and the importance of agency within the photographic medium.