Neo-Medieval Nightmare: Fashion’s Return to the Dark Ages
by Edward Hartley Last season was the “winter of our discontent”. Plagues ravaged the land as the wealthy lorded over a desperate population. Society destabilised and shadowy oligarchies grew in influence, eclipsing
Diles Que No Me Maten [@diles_me], the Mexico City based band creating the new wave of the city’s sound and flourishing music scene.
Words by: Andrea Susarrey Diles Que No Me Maten are diligently translating the sound of Mexico City into their new wave sound. Diles Que No Me Maten translates to “Tell them not
Editorial: Destiny had a child by Kenya Lendo
Heavily inspired by Y2K fashion, Destiny had a child pays homage to Tina Knowles’dressmaking through the 2000s. The music group Destiny’s Child had many memorable outfits during their career which Tina Knowles
The Producer’s Voice: Joshua. James [@itsjoshyouare]
Words By Miki Hellerbach The Producer’s Voice is a new series for GUAP where we highlight the stories of instrumental crafters. We hope to bring their stories to the forefront instead of
4PLAY [@prodby4play]: The Collective That Just Doesn’t Miss
Words by: Blossom Maduafokwa Specializing in Afroswing, Afrobeat, and Drill, 4PLAY have distinguished themselves as the collective you need to watch. Anyone who listens to Afroswing group NSG’s music will have heard
Karalena Gears Up To Release A Romantic But Heartbreaking Country EP
Words by: Andrea Susarrey Karalena (formerly Lena Fjortoft) is back with a new sound and EP on the way. Karalena has an ethereal ringing voice that reminds me of women of the
The Authenticity of Maggie Lindemann [@MaggieLindemann]
Words by: Matthew Griffiths Maggie Lindemann has had quite the journey since her debut hit, but her authenticity has remained throughout. It’s been 4 years since Maggie Lindemann dropped her hit single,
‘All of us have one mission, which is to help other Vincentians’ says Caribbean Designer Karen DeFreitas Fraser after Volcano Eruption
by Elsie Cullen On April the 9th, La Soufrière volcano in St.Vincent and the Grenadines began erupting, displacing thousands of people across the island. Since then, we’ve witnessed the incredible efforts of
“Bonfire of Vanities” by Tanlume Enyatseng.
Elaine de Kooning, ”artists are like cockroaches, everything is grist for the mill.” Contribution by Tanlume Enyatseng. I am tired. My brain is fried. And dots no longer connect. Common sense, composure,
AFROPIANO: NIGERIA’S NEW SOUND INSPIRED BY AMAPIANO
Words by: Blossom Maduafokwa Although birthed in South Africa, Amapiano is now being adapted into Afropiano most notably by Nigeria. With the world’s year-long captivation with Master KG and Nomcebo Zikode’s “Jerusalema”,
GET TO KNOW MEXICO BASED ALL WOMEN COLLECTIVE “MUJERES VINILERAS” [@vinilerasmx]
Words by: Alejandra Cabrera Mujeres Vinileras is more than just a community of women dedicated to vinyl, it’s a safe space for learning, exploration and engaging with the unfamiliar. When it comes
KUNZITE, Ratatat and Skate Culture
Words by: Matthew Griffiths KUNZITE is the shared musical project between multi-instrumentalists/producers Mike Stroud (RATATAT) and Agustin White (WHITE FLIGHT). In May 2021, KUNZITE dropped a skate and surf-themed music video for