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Contributors Anton x Mishka (cover feature) Blake Ballard Erika Astrid Emma May Kelsey Fugere Levi Black Michel Pierre Laffite Migle Golubickaite Shanice Malakai Stas Reuth Tobias Hibbs Travis Seale Vara Ayanna Vickie Lan Interview with Fairy Bones
color vector Photographs by ANTONxMISHKA Models (in order of appearance): Polina Karas (cover) @ Starsytem Kiev Olga M @ Starsytem Kiev Elia Laskova @ One Mother Agency Mira Marchuk @ Personal Model Management Styling by Veronika Arutunyan & Ju Li Makeup by Alexandra Dotsenko Hair by Yuriy Lanovljuk & Julia Divo Wardrobe designs by Marianna Senchina Watches - SWATCH
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broken glass Photography and Makeup by Kelsey Fugere Model - Kimberly Nicholson Featuring Athleta swim top and Oopsies shades by Christie Clark
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dream theory Photographs by Erika Astrid Model - Caro Bruchmann @ Most Wanted Models Hair and makeup by Tobey Sties
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ethereal muse Photographs by Emma May Model - Lauralou Abattu @ VipModels Hair and Makeup by Hind Maquillage Pro
Fashion Designer/Jewellery and Accessories by Jennifer Harris for Nnoir Bis
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boy alone Photographs by STAS REUTH Model - BABAK GASIMZADE Jacket by River Island
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all that glitters is gold Photographs by Travis Seale Model - Dorothy Renae Hair by Zach Glielmi Makeup by Lillian Fogel Styling by Vara Ayanna
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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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high on white Photographs by Michel Pierre Laffite Model - Mounas CissÊ @ ÉLU Model Management Apparel - H&M
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a stroll through the concrete jungle Photographs by LEVI BLACK Models (in order of appearance): Kelly Jackson Lisa Marie
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animal town Photographs by Vickie Lan Photographer’s assistant - Danika Lunnon Model - Shannon Marie Hair by Erin Powers Chan and Brooke Preciado Makeup by Celina Flores Clothing provided by Buffalo Exchange Location - Tucson, Arizona
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birchwood dreams Photographs and Styling by Tobias Hibbs Model - Richelle @ MSA NYC Hair and makeup by Tia Drinnen
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champagne plunge neck bathing suit - ASOS yellow floral mini skirt - ASOS
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teal train gown - ASOS red mary ranes - Melissa CZ diamond stackable ring: Henri Bendel CZ diamond earrings: Henri Bende
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black bathing suit - Muther of All Things gold cat eye sunglasses - Tom Ford
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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