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Contributors Emil Heshimli Hanna Kabanova Jaime Chan Jay Wiggs Joseph Paradiso and Yuki Tseng Lauren Leggatt Naelia Salas AmnĂŠr Natasha Killeen (cover feature) Shafiga Aliyeva Shanice Malakai Tiffany Ward Travis Seale Willyum Baulkey Vara Ayanna Interview with Fairy Bones
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Photographs by Natasha Killeen Model - Isabella @ Five Twenty Management Styling by Cara Weinstock Hair and makeup by Kristin Brett
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jacket - Altazurra necklace - On Aura Tout Vu skirt - Krizia
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dress - Diane Von Furstenberg
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jacket - Courreges sunglasses - Pucci jacket - Stella McCartney for Adidas
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pastels Photographs by Joseph Paradiso and Yuki Model - Alisa Forslund @ Elite NYC Hair and Makeup by Toru Sakanishi using Giorgio Armani Styling by Ryan Richmond
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color poetry Photographs by Jaime Chan Model - Alice Ziolkoski @ No Ties Management Makeup and Hair by Francie Tomalonis Creative Director - Francie Tomalonis Assistant Creative Director - Jaime Chan Location - VENICE BEACH, CALIFORNIA
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skin – Murad Cosmetics primer – Backlight Priming Filter from Becca Cosmetics foundation – Luminous Silk from Armani Beauty eyebrows – Powder; Clear Brow Mascara from Anastasia Beverly Hills eyeshadows– Stila Cosmetics blush – MAC Cosmetics eyelashes – Mascara from Chanel false lashes – Shu Uemura lips – Samala Cosmetics
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skin – Murad Cosmetics primer – Backlight Priming Filter from Becca Cosmetics foundation – Luminous Silk from Armani Beauty eyebrows – Powder; Clear Brow Mascara from Anastasia Beverly Hills eyeshadows – YSL Beauty; Make Up For Ever mascara – YSL Beauty false lashes – Shu Uemura blush – MAC Cosmetics lips – Viseart Paris
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red desert wind Photographs and Styling by Shafiga Aliyeva Model - Krisitina Makeup and Hair by On the Go Beauty Catering
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cat and mouse Photographs and Styling by Willyum Baulkey Model - Lauren Crosier @ LMODELZ agency Model - Damon Andrew Richards @ SIR Models Makeup by Danelle French Hair by Anthony Perez
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bodysuit (left) - EVENT/ NICHE BOUTIQUE lace cat ears (left) - BAUBLES AND BUBBLES suit jacket/pants - EXPRESS dress shirt - KENNETH COLE tie - PAR EXCELLENCE
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romper - NAMELESS/ NICHE BOUTIQUE pearl cat ears - BAUBLES AND BUBBLES
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grid pattern crop top - FATE INK/ NICHE BOUTIQUE tulle skirt - STYLIST’S OWN cat ears - BAUBLES AND BUBBLES
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Interview by Travis Seale & Vara Ayanna Photographs by Rachael Smith lternative music got its start in the 80s un-
underbelly of casual (and regrettable [believe us on this one])
derground music scene and became widely
sexual encounters to form an alliance of musical talent.
popular in the 90s. The grunge movement gave angst ridden teenagers a proverbial voice and a reason to stop washing their hair. It became a movement in musical culture and it
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hey released their first album, “Drama Bot,” last February and have completed two tours
this year alone. On top of that, they will be opening for Alien
remains an iconic one a that. Regardless of your opinion on
Ant Farm this October. To say they are busy would be an un-
the alt-rock genre, it has made a huge impact on the music
derstatement; and to say they are anything but talented would
scene and has paved a way for emerging talent across the
have you hanged in an uncivilized society. So if you will,
globe. Some bands start in a garage, some are formed through
please show Fairy Bones some love by downloading their
schooling, and some get pieced together by way of a Craig-
album “Drama Bot” on iTunes now. Don’t have any money?
slist ad. Don’t believe us? Just ask Fairy Bones - a band cre-
They also accept tasteful nudes. You won’t regret it; their
ated by a group of Phoenicians that used the Internet’s seedy
bones make the sweetest bread.
How do you think your music has influenced your generation? When you are not making music, what are some of your faRobert: Well I’m not sure if we’re there yet but that’s the dream vorite hobbies / things to do? isn’t it? Robert: We’re all pretty introverted, which may be surprising if you’ve seen our live show, so each of us needs our cave time How was Fairy Bones formed and what inspired your band’s where we can be alone and do weird stuff. Well I can vouch for name? my weird stuff. I’m only assuming that the other three are probChelsey: The magic land of Craigslist. Called ourselves Fairy ably doing weird stuff too. Bones because Pixies was already taken. What projects do you have lined up for the future? What do you think about the current state of alternative mu- Robert: Right now we’re in a songwriting process, we have some sic? Good or bad in your opinion? new stuff that’s very exciting, definitely trying out some new muChelsey: It’s good and bad for different reasons. Bad because sic styles for our band. No concrete plans to record yet, but we there’s no money to be made in CD sales anymore, so if you don’t constantly want to be in the studio, it’s a curse. have a stellar live show, you better figure out a new way to make money. But! I think it’s good because radio is becoming less and How do you think cultivating your music in Arizona has imless important in the popularity contest that is music. You can pacted your success? reach a LOT of people within getting played on the radio exces- Robert: I think AZ can be a great place for cultivating music. It’s sively. And even if you DO want to rely on radio, artists like Alt-J not a metropolis of a city, so you’re not in such a big pond, but and Royal Blood have made it easier for “weirder” bands to get it’s still a city with life and culture and whatnot. Plus the desert played. certainly inspires a certain kind of angst that I’ve only heard in music from here. What/who are your favorite songs or artists at the moment? Chelsey: I’m liking the new Cold War Kids album, “Nights & What advice do you have for aspiring musicians? Weekends” is an incredible song. Also liking Melanie Martinez Robert: Don’t think about it, just do it! You can really hold your(specifically “Sippy Cup”), AWOLNATION’s new album, Tame self back if you’re calculating every single move wondering if it’s Impala, Arctic Monkeys. the right one. Just close your eyes, get into the music, and make Robert: Ditto. Also Muse, Royal Blood, Alabama Shakes. it happen. How do you want your music to impact others? Robert: I think an emotional reaction is always the best. As long as people are feeling the feels with us, and especially if our music can somehow help people get through something, that’s the most rewarding impact.
How would you describe your band’s style of music? Chelsey: Loud.
Can you describe the feeling you get when you are on stage? Robert: Something between how a swimmer might feel after escaping a shark and how an astronaut probably feels in outer Who are some of your biggest inspirations within the music space. community? Robert: Our producer Bob Hoag has been an incredible mentor, What was one of the most memorable shows you’ve ever perespecially while recording DRAMABOT. The Bones Haus crew: formed? Zodiac Bash, Dadadoh, Paper Foxes. There are also a handful Robert: Opening for Mother Mother at The Pressroom was unof bands we play with from around the southwest that force us to real. Definitely our biggest crowd yet. I’ve never had so much up our game. Talking to you Love Me Nots, Woodworks, Madus, adrenaline in my life, my heart kept pounding all night even and The Burning of Rome. hours after we had finished. If you could only bring three items with you onto a deserted island, what would they be? Chelsey: Michael Phelps, a saddle, a gold medal tied to the end of a stick.
What has been one of your favorite stops while on tour? Robert: I really like being on the west coast. When you’re a desert kid, nothing beats the air out there and, of course, the ocean. We’ve also got some beautiful friends in L.A. and San Diego. They always make us feel like we’re home, which is a How do you hope your fans’ lives are changed through your necessary feeling when you’re touring and most everything is music? unfamiliar. Robert: There isn’t a way to say it that isn’t cliche, I just want people to feel okay with who they are. It’s definitely been chang- What is the most rewarding aspect of being in a band? ing for the better with recent generations, but there’s still an idea Robert: Traveling, meeting fascinating people, having once-inthat exists in society that you have to act a certain way if you’re a a-lifetime experiences. guy or a girl or this or that. I want our band to help break down those little boxes.
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match point Photographs by Lauren Leggatt Model - Gabbi @ Key Model Management Makeup by Dan Swedberg Hair by Alexia Hazeldine Styling by Lauren Leggatt & Dan Swedberg
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glasses (left) -Aldo top - Vintage shorts - Lululemon socks - American Apparel shoes - Top Shop necklace - Stylist’s own
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jacket - Roper top - Aerie shorts - Urban Planet shoes - Joe Fresh
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hat - NIXON jacket - MEC top - Joe Fresh skirt - Brandy Melville shoes - Puma ring (right) - ALDO
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lost on earth Photographs by Hanna Kabanova Model - Anna Galka @ Metro Model Managment Makeup by Hanna Kabanova Clothing by AVA
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california dreaming Photographs by Tiffany Ward Model - Kathryn Peters Styling/Hair/Maekup by Tiffany Ward
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If you won't be better tomorrow than you were today, then what do you need tomorrow for? - Rabbi Nahman of Bratslav