_OF COLOR is Bringing the Community Together to do Big Things
_OF COLOR is solidifying their legacy in Austin through their dedication to authenticity, community and transparency. Since 2018, they have devoted themselves to uplifting the work of BIPOC artists and cultivating a community of creatives and launching inclusive spaces for artists of color to showcase their craft and talents. We interviewed co-founders Steven Hatchett and […]
Meet the Artists of Issue 24 and Find Out Why They Think it’s Worth It
There is value in all art. Supporting art on a local level is an essential part of preserving the culture of a city, especially one like Austin that is growing and changing so rapidly. For Issue 24’s Artist Spotlight, our chosen contributors shared their experiences as working artists. They spoke to the sacrifices they’ve made, […]
Elaine Alonzo’s Star Crypts Unlocks Your Empowered Alter-Ego
The Star Crypts NFT Project is a super collaboration of photography, painting, storytelling and digital art. Born from the mind of Elaine Alonzo, the Star Crypts NFT Project is all about bringing forth an identity of your own creation. Jay Ybarra shot some of the first photographs, capturing these alter-egos in unique spaces all over […]
Catie Lewis is Making Art to Discover Her Roots
Issue 24 cover artist Catie Lewis is discovering herself in her paintings. We first met Catie in 2018, right after she moved to Austin. Catie submitted her digital portraits to Issue 15 and sold her signature continuous line products at our release party. Now, three years later, her art is on the cover. It’s work […]
Hong Kong Wigs is Energizing Austin’s Rock Music Scene
Power trio Hong Kong Wigs–Jon Fitcher, Anastasia Wright and Adam Lee Galvan–played their first show on Halloween 2018 and never looked back. Hong Kong Wigs is the brain child of veteran Austin musician Jon Fitcher, who adds high energy guitar riffs to every song. Adam Galvan and Anastasia Wright’s dynamic drum and bass grooves anchor […]
How The Gonzos are Following their Dreams Through Eclectic Alternative Rock
Erick Soberanes, Brian Garcia and Andrea Zaramella are the powerful trio behind The Gonzos. Their influences span genres and generations, from Led Zeppelin to BB King, all of which you can hear in their eclectic and soulful alternative music. Their latest EP, The Gonzos III, was released earlier this year to much praise. We interviewed […]
Megafauna on the Reward and the Sacrifice of Shredding
For the last 14 years, Megafauna has been shredding infectious riffs and raw garage energy in Austin. Dani Neff started Megafauna in 2008, after moving from Brooklyn to Austin. Along the way she teamed up with talented musicians Will Krause, Zack Humphrey and Winston Barrett to form the heavy metal supergroup we see today. Since […]
How Moni’ye is Finding His Path Through Experimental Hip-Hop
In 2019, Moni’ye decided to put everything he could into the thing that fulfilled him most–making music. After years of writing and rapping on his own, Moni’ye reset and started pursuing music more seriously. This year he’s been experimenting with new sounds, blending hip-hop with elements of R&B and pop music in collaboration with Marque […]