Alice Magazine NYC - Chapter 2

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CHAPTER 2 APRIL 2016

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Life Imitates Art. Or so thought Oscar Wilde. In his famous explanation of what that
means, he referred to the fog in London, reminding us that it’s something that has always
been there but when poets wrote about it and painters painted it, it became romantic and
beautiful. I suppose this sort of applies to Alice’s Chapter 2. When Alice Magazine
Creative Director Georgia Mitropoulos went to support her friends band, Girlyboi, she
glanced across the club and who should be standing there but IMG model, Sylvester.
Georgia recently watched him writhe around in a Purple Magazine/Saint Laurent video
and knew she had to shoot with him. 5 days later Marcus Cooper was shooting him while
Georgia styled. That same week, photographer Jenna Putnam sent me a shoot she did with
Girlyboi and asked if I wanted to run the photos. Girlyboi then was asked by The Lively to
play a show and create an event and they asked Alice Magazine to join them for our
release of Chapter 2. We always like things to happen organically, never forcing, never
fighting against anything. We have so many talented photographers, musicians and writers
in this issue, it’s making me really happy to see it coming together. We have some big
surprises coming up in Chapter 3 and we’re excited to share them with you.
Stay tuned, lovers!
Editor in Chief
Melissa Rodwell
Creative Director
Georgia Mitropolous
Art Director
Richard Ray Ruiz
Managing Editor
Kris DeVito
Digital Director
Jan Klier
Photo Editor
David Neilands of Solstice Retouch
Social Media Manager
Abigail Leyva
Cover Photographed by MARCUS COOPER
Styled by GEORGIA MITROPOULOS

RUDE BOY
The day we crashed the SWEATSHOP in Bushwick, Brooklyn
Photographed and Styled by GEORGIA MITROPOULOS
Model IAN WEGLARZ
All clothing provided by THE SOCIETY OF VINTAGE

Photographed and words by GEORGIA MITROPOULOS

I was sent to cover the SWMRS show at Webster Hall. After
interviewing the band I sat around and met some kids in the
green room. We’re bored, naturally, and we want to smoke,
“come with me” said one kid with freckles from Chicago. So we
went up to what I thought was the roof but it was another stage
at Webster Hall and it was packed with people jumping up and
down. I had no clue who this band was. I dodged the crowd and
went into some tech room for a cig... after about 10 minutes it
was impossible to breath in a smoke filled box and I was kinda’
drunk so I ran out and stumbled into the front entrance of the
stage. Panicking for a sec I saw the security and he asked what
I was doing……since I had my camera I said oh yea I’m here to
cover the show…. I need access to the stage ….he gave me one
look and said, “I like your leather pants” and waved to the other
security saying, “She’s good” I got right up to the front. Having
no clue and barely able to see, I started to shoot the lead singer
and guiartist….he was in velvet, naturally. Well that got my attention!
I received a text from Christian Benner with a video of
him taping me from backstage. He said, I didn’t know you like
Wolfmother?! I kept that text to remember the name of the
band. When I posted the pics on insta my editor said wow you
saw Wolfmother, they are fucking incredible! .. I told her I had
no clue who they were. She said, “you’re crazy and I love you
and that’s why I hired you.”

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Photographed by GEORGIA MITROPOULOS Styled by MIMI KIM
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Jewelry MARTINE ALI

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Coat SOCIETY OF VINTAGE
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Boots STETSON

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Shirt DAVID HART
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Photographed by GEORGIA MITROPOULOS Styled by MIMI KIM
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Jacket D & G
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STACEY WELLS
Words by KRIS DEVITO
Artist Stacey Wells hails from North Vancouver. Losing her father at a young age, she spent a large portion
of her childhood with her grandparents at their home on the waterfront of West Vancouver. It’s here where
her artists journey began with her love of nature. On a trip to Australia, she fell in love with colors, which
is evident still today in her rich and colorful portraits.
Stacey’s early education at Carson Graham Secondary allowed her to flourish under the mentorship of
Wing Chow and Martin Place and she won a scholarship for her work in sculpture. During her education
here, she found inspiration in many different artists such as Warhol and Van Gogh and was well on her
way to cultivating her own personal brand.
Travel, always having been a great inspiration for Stacey, again became a prevalent role in her new project.
On a trip to Cosentino Winery in Napa Valley, she found inspiration for her series “Rockstar Reflections”.
Stacey continues to create art inspired by her love of rock music and the musicians that embody the spirit
of rock and roll.

GIRLYBOI
Photographed and Interviewed by JENNA PUTNAM
“This is a decision to flesh out all insecurities. A deliberate choice
to make ourselves more vulnerable. An attempt to tap into our truer
humanity. But ultimately just to make really pretty songs”

I first met Joe and Carly when I photographed them for their EP release show at Rough
Trade on a rainy night December. Their chemistry was undeniable, as was the fact that they
clearly spent a lot of time together, both working and playing. They hit the stage dressed to
the nines under a dim blue light and the rest was history.
ALICE: How did you two meet?
Carly: Fate, coincidence, divine intervention? The world may never know…
Joe: A man in a suit approached me and said I’ll be rich and famous if I date this
mysterious woman named Carly and make music…
Carly: They had black suits and handguns.
ALICE: What was your time in Paris like/how long did you spend there?
Carly: Paris was amazing, incredibly challenging. We did a lot of growing there that I don’t
think could’ve happened elsewhere. We spent 8 months there and every minute of it was
an experience I wouldn’t take back.
Joe: Not as romantic as the pamphlet said. I always get fooled by those.
ALICE: How has your lifestyle changed by moving to New York? Has living here had an effect on
your music?
Carly: We love the pace and the momentum. Joe gets stir crazy if he’s ever in one place for
too long so it made sense to move where things are constantly moving. It’s been helping us
crank out some tunes.
Joe: The lyrics are maybe taking a sort-of cynical turn. It’s impossible to not be influenced
by your surroundings, but it’s not like I was writing about The seine because we lived in
Paris. As far as adopting some sort-of “New York” sound, I don’t think that’s happening at
all.
ALICE: Who are some of your biggest influences?
Carly: Karen Carpenter, Carly Simon, Nico, The Kinks, Heart, The Zombies, etc. At least
right now.
Joe: Outside of the 60s/70s shit my parents listened to (which is in constant rotation), I’ve
been really digging this band “Cranes” from the 90s. Their album “Forever” is great.
ALICE: What is your writing process?
Carly: Joe writes and produces. I sing and write the harmonies.
ALICE: Where are you recording right now? Is it going to be a full length or an EP? Vinyl, digital,
both?
Joe: We’ve got three studios. One in Soho, one in Bushwick, and one in Brooklyn Heights.
The next release is going to be an LP, but I don’t know the exact criteria for that. There’s
8 tracks we’re super happy with so far. We’re gonna talk to the men in suits and see what
they say haha. Vinyl and digital.
ALICE: What song off of your ‘Actual Woman’ EP is your favorite and why?
Carly: Mine is whole. Mainly because I love singing it. It’s like butter. But also because the
words mean a lot.
Joe: I like “The Agency” because it’s got this sort-of “traditional folk” literal storytelling
aspect to it.
ALICE: Any upcoming shows/tours?
Joe: Yeah! We’ll be carefully trolling around the proper NYC staples… Baby’s, Mercury
Lounge, Cake Shop, Pianos, Music Hall of Williamsburg, but we don’t want to oversaturate
the scene. We’re playing Soho House NY at the Beginning of April. But right now we’re in
writing/tour prep mode.

ALICE: What do you feel are the strengths you possess and challenges you face being a couple in a
band together?
Carly: Being able to separate work and play. I think we’re both such hard working people
that it’s hard to stop working. So when we talk to each other and it’s in a business-y way,
it’s hard to break from that. But then again we work so well together, it’s all very natural for
us.
Joe: At the end of the day we know none of this matters without each other. The ironic
thing is that whatever happens in our relationship (be it good or bad), we can turn it into
music.
ALICE: Do you have any routines you do right before a show?
Carly: Joe takes a shot (or several), I drink coconut oil tea.
ALICE: You seem to have a great deal of imagery surrounding you, which I think is really cool. It
tells a story and makes you seem beautifully vulnerable in a way. What do you feel is the importance
of working with certain photographers and other artists?
Joe: There’s no singular facet to communication. Be it sonically or visually. It’s important
for the two worlds to bleed into each other and sort-of make sense. Photographers inspire
me just as much as musicians do. Just as much as writers, poets and painters do. “Inspiration”
translates literally to “the breathe of the spirit.” Anyone who gives you that breathe
keeps you alive as a creative.
ALICE: What are some of your favourite joints to go out to in New York?
Carly: I tried to answer this, but I’m just gonna be honest. I’m boring I don’t go out.
Joe: Haha places I drag Carly to usually include….
ALICE: If you could go back in time and play music in any era, which would you choose?
Carly: I don’t want to say the 60’s because that’s cliche, but I’m saying it. The 60’s.
Joe: I like where we’re at. But if I had to choose, I’d probably hang out in the 90s shoegazy
weirdo crowd for a bit.
ALICE: What are some problems that you identify with or benefits you find being part of “generation
Z”?
Joe: It seems like our peers/contemporaries are very open-minded, very-outspoken very
visually driven. I like that. There’s a lot of idolatry going on though. Like people worship
celebrities and don’t even know why…
ALICE: What are the nicknames you use for one another(we know you have them and we know
they’re cute)?
Joe: Tush McPherson
Carly: Sweet Old Man Jenkins

VENUS IN
FURS
Photographed by MARCUS COOPER
Styled by GEORGIA MITROPOULOS
Model SYLVESTER ULV HENRIKSEN @ IMG
Make up and Hair by AKIHISA YAMAGUCHI
All clothing provided by THE SOCIETY OF VINTAGE

YAK
Photography by GEORGIA MITROPOULOS
Words by LILIAN SUMNER

“You look like my mother in the morning”. A dirty old man grunts
slightly off comments in my ear as I walk away, passing the line of kids
waiting to go into the bathroom stalls in pairs. He leans at the bar and
remains there all night probably whispering the same thing in anyone
else’s ear with their elbows on the bar. (and I think no no no no)
The first band is playing, I miss most of it but I like the way she sings.
Then The Mystery Lights are cramped onto the little stage with all
their instruments and hair. The singer who plays guitar has
incredible height in his knees-up jumps and the speed with the quick
gaps excites me. I jump up and down like a dog hoping to start something
but no one takes the bait so I make do with shaking my head side
to side up and down in a typical example of enjoying live music. I like
this band, I saw them in Philly two nights ago opening for Yak. I liked
them better on that big stage at Jonny Brenda’s. The space let them
breathe but maybe I just liked it because it was the first time. The first
time is always good unless it’s not then it’s terrible.
Yak are playing the last show of their big American Tour. Elliot still has
his nose attached to his face after having his cymbal thrown at it in
Greenpoint last night. Leo is Leo and never fails to call me darling. If
you are ever down and depressed, you have to call Leo. He is playing
bass. Oli has forgotten his usual cream suit with the blackened knees
and the dirty sleeves but he still intrigues with his disgustingly tasty
stage demeanour. I particularly enjoy how he can sign whilst spitting a
lovely gob up into the air and on to the stage behind him. This is
serious having-a –laugh music so put your phone away. If you don’t you
may be thrown at the nearest fire exit by the weight of Oli’s body and
guitar slamming into you. It’s true because I have observed it before.
He keeps screaming at me that he is a joke, that he is victorious, that
he’s broke, that he wants it again, that he’s stone broke. And I want to
marry him.
Go see the next big swing in England when Yak goes on tour with Last
Shadown Puppets. The only thing I’ve read about them is that one
(or two) of the members of the band are reportedly “notoriously seedy”.
I hope the Last Shadow Puppets fans get a nice, large, sweaty, dirty
fucking loud ear-breaking hug from Yak.

WHITE RABBIT
Photographed by: JESSICA JULIAO Styled by KIRBY CALVIN
Turtleneck THE KOOPLES
Harness ZANA BAYNE
Pants THE KOOPLES
Model MAX MASTERS @ WILHELMINA NYC
Grooming by ALICIA MARIE CAMPBELL
Hair Product ORIBE
Beauty Credit TOM FORD
Special thanks STUDIO W26

Leather Jacket CHRISTIAN BENNER
Leather Jacket CHRISTIAN BENNER
Pants THE KOOPLES
Necklace THE CAST

Blazer THE KOOPLES
Hoodie BLK DNM
Pants SANDRO
Socks AMERICAN APPAREL
Shoes DOCTOR MARTENS

Jacket THE KOOPLES
Shirt THE CAST

T-Shirt CHRISTIAN BENNER
Bracelet THE KOOPLES
Jacket THE KOOPLES
Shirt THE CAST

Photographed and Interviewed by JANA EARLY
Atlanta native metal/hard-core band, Norma Jean has been on the scene for over a decade.
Originally from Douglasville Georgia the band has continued to evolve in just about every
way possible. From technicality in instrumentation to gut wrenching lyrics, this band continues
at breakneck speeds. Norma Jean is no stranger to world tours, massive festivals, or
selling out huge venues. However, they have not lost their roots and one can still find them
playing small venues and hanging out with locals. This was in fact my experience the other
night at the drunken unicorn in Atlanta. The band was hanging out next door at a local bar,
talking with lifelong friends as well as new fans. For those who have followed Norma Jean
for quite some time everyone noticed that all of the original members are no longer in the
band as they have rotated out over the years. Front man Cory Brandan, opened the set with
acknowledging the new members of the band but said “no matter what stage Norma Jean is
in this is a family”
The drunken unicorn is a small venue that was packed from wall-to-wall, front to back, and
the band played for about an hour with lots of new songs and a few old ones as well. The
energy was high, everyone sang along, and even a few managed to swing from the rafters,
literally.
If you have an opportunity to go see and support Norma Jean, do so! And bring the boys a
plate of barbecue if you can.
Jana Early: The show was fantastic tonight. How’s it feel to be playing in your home town?
Everyone certainly seemed to be super stoked over you guys.
Cory Brandan: It’s always great to be in Atlanta! There will always be a different feeling in
that city for us. It was great to get into a different venue as well. We’ve always wanted to
pack that place out and throw a rager in there, so that’s what we did!
JE: So all of the members are from here right?
CB: No, the band is kind of spread out all over the place now. Originally the band was from
Atlanta so to us it will always be a home show.
JE: Now I’ve actually known about Norma Jean and gone to Norma Jean shows since it began, but
none of those original members are in the band anymore. How’s that effected the progress of the
band with the changes?
CB: Well, Norma Jean is a collective. We aren’t really a typical “band” setup. I think the idea
of being in a band or group is kind of an old idea that was created by record labels in the
50’s. It’s basically a marketing idea. Putting a face to a sound. But a sound can’t have beliefs
or a face or anything. We are a group of friends and family where association is flexible and
creative direction is shared throughout the history of Norma Jean. We brought the right
people in every time a member chose a new direction in their life. It keeps the music going
and that’s the most important thing. It’s actually really refreshing to bring in new ideas

think there’s a favorite. There are several!
JE: Craziest thing that’s ever happened while
playing a show/ or while on tour?
CB: We’ve had hospital level injuries, broken
necks, we’ve had shows stopped for fights,
seizures... The list goes on and on. Something
happens when the music gets loud.
JE: You’ve had a lot of sold out shows this tour.
How’s that make you feel?
CB: It’s insane. We’ve had 7 so far on this tour
and it’s still going. Everyone seems very excited
for the new record and what we are doing
right now. We have a lot of plans for how
we can make our live show better. We want to
make sure everyone that comes to our show,
that pays with their hard earned money, has
a good time and gets something out of it. We
also get something great out of every night.
and excitement to the project. Beyond
that, I’ve been on 6 out of 7 records. I’m
still here! I miss all my friends that have
been a part of this and keep in touch
with all of them closely.
JE: From what I can tell tonight, the fans
haven’t gone anywhere through the changes...
Have you seen a change in the fans?
CB: I think we had a lull for a while for
sure absolutely but we fought through
it and continued to create and tour. At
the end of the day, the music speaks
for itself and that’s what fans connect
to. We will always try to grow as people
and musicians. We are never above
reproach. There’s always more to learn.
JE: What’s your favorite city to play in/ or
favorite festival?
CB: That’s a hard one. I have trouble
picking favorites with anything. I don’t
JE: You’ve got a new album coming out right?
How’s it going to be different from the last one?
What are you most excited about on this new
project?
CB: Yes! We have a new record coming out on
September 9th, 2016 on Solidstate Records.
We will be releasing a video for it very soon.
I feel like, as much as we love Wrongdoers
that it was transitional to this new record. I
think the thing I am most excited about it is
the content and theme behind the record. It
deals with abusive relationships from several
perspectives. To be brief. I was in an abusive
relationship and I know what it does to a
person and the people looking in. Whether
it be family or friends. As a man, it isn’t typical
to talk about but 1 in 4 men are in abusive
relationships. 1 in 3 women. Every minute,
24 people are abused (including emotional,
mental and physical abuse) Stalked and controlled.
Norma Jean has always had cryptic
lyrical content but all of our lyrics are about
very personal things we’ve been through. We
want to make sure that gets across on this
record. It’ll be the first time we reveal that in
a conversational way.

KITTEN
Photographed and Interviewed by JANA EARLY
Kitten is one of those bands that just took me by complete surprise, and I’ve honestly not been able
to quit thinking about the show since I saw Chloe Chaidez, lead singer, dance all around the stage
with more energy than I’ve seen in a long time. Their music instantly gets into your soul.
I found Kitten just searching the internet for bands in the Atlanta area to go and photograph. I had
never even heard of them, but it only took 1 song from a random “kitten the band” search on google
(G# actually, on their self titled album) to let me know that I definitely wanted to hear a lot more of
their stuff. Tracks like “Fall on Me,” “Like a Stranger,” and “Kill the Light” will make you wonder
why they aren’t selling out arenas... trust me, it will happen.
Chloe’s voice is nothing less than a major powerhouse. Think Chvrches meets 1995 Madonna, meets
Prince. Yes, it’s that good. The performance is unreal, and close to a spiritual experience for the fans.
The band keeps up as well. I’ve seen good bands where the front man is basically the entire show
and the band members are just there to provide music. The band of Kitten completely keeps up with
Chloe’s energy. They all seem to have such a connection while they are on stage.
Do yourself a favor, listen to them and then find them playing near you and go!
Jana: Best show I’ve seen in a long time!
Kitten: Awwww thank you thank you
M: How long have you been doing this??
K: Kitten? About 5 years
M: Any bands before Kitten?
K: I played with my friends in a bunch of different punk bands when I was really young
M: What’s your favorite thing about your new EP? “Heaven or Somewhere in Between,”?
K: I guess the conception was really fun. Me and my keyboard player and Chad (manager)
who I write with and have been writing with for a while, we all went to this cabin in this
cattle ranch in the middle of Nevada. That was really cool. We just kind of got away and

just isolated ourselves to make the music and came up with that. So that was fun. Just the
way it all came about was cool.
M: So what do you see for the future? Any projects coming up or is it too soon to know since that one
just came out?
K: I don’t know... I think just finishing our second record.
M: And this one will be full length?
K: Yeah yeah, so finishing that and just more touring and hopefully going overseas, and
playing a lot of festivals and stuff.
M: Nice, have you played overseas before?
K: Yeah we were in the UK this past summer actually.
M: What’s your favorite city you’ve played in before? Not just for this tour, but in general?
K:Um, I really like Kansas City. We have a lot of support there through their radio station
actually.
M: What’s the radio station?
K: 96.5 the Buzz. So its always really great going out there because they play our music on
rotation.
M: Clearly you have a ton of energy! Did you grow up doing gymnastics or something? You are doing
literal flips on stage!
K: Yeah I grew up as a gymnast up until I was 13 or 14. I was pretty big into all that for sure.
M: So who are the biggest influences that have inspired you the most with your music style?
K: I’d say, like as a singer, Annie Lennox, Sinead O’conner, Prince. David Bowie for sure.
M: Oh yeah, I can totally see all of those influences coming through.
M: So you are really kind to your fans. Even after a long, tiring performance.
K: (smiles really big) oh thank you.
M: Tell me about that.
K: I feel like that’s the survival of the band, I guess. Having that relationship
M: Relationships?
K: Yeah the relationships of the fans that support the band and keep us on the road. I think
it’s an important relationship to foster.
M: You said it’s the survival of the band……that’s pretty cool because that’s the survival of any of us,
right, our relationships. I’m sure its super important to keep that on the road going from city to city.
M: What’s the hardest part about being on the road?
K: I guess, the drives are tough sometimes and just getting into any sort of regular routine
that you normally would is completely out the window. But I trade that in for the experience.
Obviously the inconsistency of it is kind of the beauty of it. I don’t know, I guess its
fault is its perk, its strength is it weakness.

M: Who would you want to tour with if you could tour with anyone?
K: Right now, maybe Tears for Fears would be a cool tour, something like that, or Missing
Persons, Prince; someone like that. Like, what are they called? A legacy act, any sort of
legacy act.
M: Hell yeah, absolutely! What about a modern day band?
K: I really like La Roux, i think she’s really great. I feel like she doesn’t get enough credit.
Bassist: (bassist chimes in from across the room sitting on the couch): yeah especially that
one song, “Bulletproof”….. I need to check that out.
K: Yeah... the entire album is really good. I think she’s just so OG. I love Swim Deep. They would be
great to tour with.
M: The legacy bands are who I’d want to play with too. I totally get that. And you guys have that
vibe. I feel like you are the ones that one day all the up and coming bands will be saying, “ holy shit,
we get to play with Kitten.”
K; (laughs)... awww thank you so much. That’s cool.
M: Anything in particular that’s kind of weird about yourself? I’ve noticed you are vegan. Not that
that’s weird or anything.
K: Shout out to vegan!!! I think I’m going to start making that more public... I’m going to
come out soon, haha.
B: I think I’m actually going to do it. At least once we get out of the south. Just test it out,
true vegan. No dairy.
K: Honestly, its so much easier when there’s like 4 other people doing it with you.
Bassist: I don’t know if that is true when you are in the middle of like rural Missouri. I feel
like it hasn’t been an issue. Its been easy.
B: Alright, i’m gonna do it then. I’m going to.
M: So what’s your fave condiment then? You can’t be vegan and not like to dip veggies in something.
K: oooooohh I’m like a condiment queen! I really like making things out of vegan mayonnaise...
like a siracha vegan aoili. or like a chipotle sauce... but not like the can you get from
Chipotle, like the canned can.
M: Yum! Well, thanks for sticking around after your show, Chloe.
K: Yeah of course... (points to the time on my phone) is that right, is it 12:45 AM right now?
‘Cause that’s actually not that bad. It’s early still.

Alice Magazine caught up with The Karma Killers before their sold out show
at The Knitting Factory in Williamsburg. Next stop will be sold out stadiums.
With their infectious, no apologies attitude and talent only gifted to the few,
this band is destined for greatness. Go to www.thekarmakillers.com to find
out their tour schedule and to hear their music. Because just when you think
you’ve heard it all, we love blowing you away.
ABIGAIL: What is The Karma Killers music message to the
world?
MICKY: You should answer (to Billy), he’s our
philosopher.
JOSH: That’s a great question.
BILLY: Love and unity.
MICKY: To be real I guess. I guess that’s really what
we are trying to do. Through our songs and our
performance.
AL: Any pre-gig rituals before going on stage?
MICKY: We all kind of do our own thing, some
drinks?
JOSH: This guy has some wacky vocal warm-ups.
MICKY: I kind of pace around in circles, we
stretch. We give each other a pat on the back, get
each other psyched.
AL: Who is the lady killer of the band?
JOSH: (points to Mango) This guy right here!
MANGO: I might be, I might be. I’ll take that one I
guess. For now.
Photographed by MELISSA RODWELL
Interview by ABIGAIL LEYVAS
AL: Is it better to beg forgiveness or ask for permission?
JOSH: Neither.
MICKY: What did I do?
BILLY: I think that depends on the scenario.
MICKY: I guess I think asking for forgiveness
automatically makes you a subordinate. So then if you
beg for forgiveness you must’ve done something really
fucked up to kinda circle back around.
AL: What is your definition for the term ‘’rockstar’’?
MANGO: I think that varies from individual to individual. I
think its somebody that people can look up to, for sure. A role
model?

AL: What is your favorite clothing piece to wear on stage?
MICKY: I think my favorite is this jacket I am wearing, I think it’s a Marine military jacket I
got it in Los Angeles. Its my favorite jacket, its like a uniform.
JOSH: I sweat too much. I like to leather offstage, but onstage anything that gives me
breathability, which is ridiculous but (shrugs).
BILLY: I like scarves. Without it I’d be cold up there.
MANGO: I generally like to wear shirts with a bit of breathing room, a little looser and
ripped up and I wear these boots all the time. I wear these every show. They are Docs.
AL: What is something that you will start a revolution for?
JOSH: I think we already are.
MANGO: Innovation and honest in artistry I would definitely start a revolution for. The
minute people stop being innovative, is the minute we stop having art.
MICKY: Definitely honesty for sure. A revolution is something new.
AL: Who’s the biggest diva of the band?
JOSH: it’s definitely a tie between these two (points to Micky and Mango).
MICKY: We both move kinda slow.
JOSH: We move kinda fast and they move kinda slow so it’s a balance I guess. We balance
each other out it’s a nice relationship.
AL: Who is more likely to get talked into do something stupid?
(all of them point to Billy)
BILLY: I like to meet people, I guess I am the adventurous one.
AL: What is a must do during tour?
MANGO: Shower? (laughs) We like to find cool food on tour. Fuzzies.
MICKY: it’s a small chain of taco places but it’s all he talks about. We always have to find a
Fuzzies.
BILLY: It’s like our mission when we are not performing.
JOSH: We don’t wanna eat fast food all the time so we try to be adventurous when it comes
to food.
AL: Who is the party animal of the band?
MICKY: I’d say we all do to a respect, I suppose. It’s pretty even.
AL: Who would you have dinner with, alive or dead?
MICKY: Lou Reed
JOSH: Johnny Cash for me.
BILLY: Can I pick two? Can it be a dinner and whatever kind of thing? The Edge from U2
and Harrison Ford. We can throw Bono in there too, what the hell.
MANGO: Miles Davis. He’s supposed to be the coolest of the cool. I need to know what
that’s like.
AL: What were you all like in high school/which table would you be sitting at?
MICKY: I definitely sat a table of very few people. I liked music and I was in the band. I feel
like I’m the same person I have just matured a little. I was more wild. I bounced around.
BILLY: I wore women’s jeans so you can imagine what that was like.
MANGO: I went to a very athletic jock school and was a musician so I kinda of got along
with everybody. And we used to go out for lunch so really didn’t sit at a table.
AL: A penguin walks through that door right now wearing a sombrero. What does he say and why
is he here?
JOSH: He’s probably wearing the sombrero because he’s coming from the warm weather
and penguins typically live in a cold climate. Tequila is probably involved. I’m assuming it’s
cinco de mayo or something. Can we name him?
BILLY: Chico
JOSH: I don’t like that name something like Albert.
MANGO: It can be our spirit animal, he can sit on my amp or something.
AL: When you’re not touring, what’s your favorite thing to do on a Saturday night?
MICKY: I usually just come into the city (New York City). Drink and party.
MANGO: We are city dwellers, this is our home.

Photographed and Interviewed by GEORGIA MITROPOULOS

Our Social Media Director Abigail is in love with this band so we reached out to their PR
to see if we could interview them. They said yes so off we went to Webster Hall to see their
sold out show in NYC. Abigail said she knew everything about the band, she even painted
a picture of them. We met their manager at the door where there was a line of young girls
with too much eyeliner. Wait! There’s no alcohol .. then I remember that they are 18 or
something.. but when they started to answer the questions I asked them, I knew that 18 is
just a number and their brains were fully developed as adults in an intense way. “We are
feminists” one told me with green in his hair. “You see” he said, “we’re pretty political when
it comes to stuff .. I can get into it .. but that’s not what you want to know. Let’s talk music…..
I said lets talk shit .. “How was it walking for Saint Laurent”
He said “shut off the tape recorder”......
“It was dope to walk the show .. cool .. but I wish I could afford just one piece of the collection,
in fact, I wish that all brands that support music actually made clothes affordable to
musicians ...Fashion wants really bad to recreate the music world.. but at the end of the day
it becomes a calculated exploitation of something that was very very pure that was created
by kids”.
“Bravo” I thought to myself .. the future has a chance!”
“We like vintage” answered one boy.. “It’s more individual and we need more individuals
out there.. that’s the point right? As artists .. we are super passionate and feel that the music
has to send out messages .. real messages .. not just words to sell songs.”
The manager gave me 15 minutes to stand on stage. I watched girls screaming and taking
cell phone snaps…some crazy cool mess somehow got on stage and managed to body surf
into the crowd twice before they kicked her out.
Impressive!! got a shirt with SWMRS on it and its loved and worn. I think to myself how
inspired and intelligent these kids are and that they actually believe in something. The
youth is inspiring. The youth is the future.

BEHIND
THE MAKE
UP
All
Paul Lemaire, French model/drummer, rolls off the Saint Laurent
campaign and into photography.
Introducing his column “BEHIND THE MAKE UP.”
photography by PAUL LEMAIRE in Paris
ROMAIN

HUGO
MATÉO

Behind the make-up is a project that aims to show who the model is in real
life. As a model myself, I know from experience that what you see in
magazines is rarely a reflection of the personality and the reality of the
model. That’s why I decided to photograph the models in their personal
environment ( home ) while they live their life “normal”. And to show that
the idea that one has of the model is very different from reality.
- Paul Lemaire
ROMAIN