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My shyness was, and probably still is, a formidable nemesis, an intractable opponent and overall bane of my existence. To clear the air, let’s first establish the — somewhat ambiguous — difference between shyness and introversion: introversion is a broad term to categorize someone’s personality, indicating that an individual is more attuned to their internal
In Billie Eilish’s recent interview with Vanity Fair, a continuation of a series that memorializes Eilish’s astonishing ascent to fame and her character evolution, she acknowledges criticism of her music: “Like my voice is really soft,” she said, “and it’s not belty and people think I whisper in all my songs my belt
Recording artist and plus-sized model Gabby Fe has recently released her newest single, “Better.” Fe is known for creating and performing pop-soul tunes, such as her first song, “Prioritize.” On top of that, she’s also amassed over 23,000 followers on Instagram and helped raise money and awareness to end human trafficking. We got the chance
Editor’s Note: Interview has been edited for length and clarity. You may know Jonathan Bach, JBACH, from his stunning audition on The Voice that earned him a spot on Team Pharrell, but since his legendary performance, the young artist has gone off on his own. A career in the arts hasn’t always been in JBACH’s
With their ‘Save the Fishies’ motto plastered on t-shirts, reusable water bottles, beach towels, and totes, Sand Cloud has become one of the most well-known companies dedicated to marine life. Sand Cloud products range from bedding, jewellery, and beachwear, to all types of clothing, and with each sale, the company is dedicated to donating 10%
Valencia James is no stranger to hardship. After her family home burnt down in the infamous Waldo Canyon fire in Colorado, the singer wrote the single “Flames” to encapsulate her emotions while dealing with the tragedy. The Sydney, Australia based artist has honed in on her dark-pop music style and isn’t afraid of peering into
Luana Kiara’s voice is being heard across the world through her debut single “Trigger.” The Sweden-based Gambian singer tells a story of domestic abuse with an emotional video that features the singer dancing with a man as the romance escalates into violence. Luana Kiara’s dark R&B style has earned her great praise in Sweden, as
Editor’s Note: Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Raleigh Keegan’s path to success hasn’t been easy, but to him, it’s been worth it. He was born in prison and adopted three days later. He went on to play college football and became a personal trainer, only now to finally be doing what he
Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Founded by Jessie Meehan and Merilou Salazar, WASI is the pop band that the world needs. Not only do their songs preach love and liberation, but every member is passionate about social justice outside of their music. Jessie Meehan works with the ACLU on creating a gender-inclusive
At only 21 years old, Gia Woods is breaking stereotypes and building bridges. Her traditional Persian upbringing is an unlikely combination with her passion for music, but growing up Woods was adamant about teaching herself an assortment of instruments and faithfully fangirling over artists like Madonna and Radiohead. After choosing the moniker Gia Woods and
Plus-sized models are on the rise. Some are already famous and some are still in the making, but most are from the west. I am a plus-size girl and an Asian and I want an Asian model to represent girls like me. I am a big girl and I have been told that a lot. I
More than 200 days. Almost eight months. And they would finally see each other again, this time, more than friends. Dean didn’t know how it would unfold. He’d said in his letters that they would go out on a date, but they couldn’t. Not in Briston. Not in public. Not unless they wanted to be
