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EMERGING… Neringa Rekasiute
Russian doll princesses, nature goddesses with pet pheasants: Neringa Rekasiute takes pictures of magic, transforming her models into peculiar, ethereal fairy tales. Wonderland speaks to her about deadlines, visions, and how anyone can be a photographer – even a monkey.
ELLEN VON UNWERTH: Do Not Disturb
Ellen Von Unwerth’s newest work, “Do Not Disturb”, is a salacious behind-the-scenes story collage via Motel Americana. We spoke to the feted photographer about her typically reference friendly collection – which showcases at London’s Michael Hoppen gallery from Friday.
CLUBGIRL: Alexandra Stan
Constanța-born clubgirl Alexandra Stan spoke to Wonderland about her blink-and-you’ll-miss-it rise to fame and global chart phenomenon that was “Saxobeat.”
JACK ROTH – Bedlam
Jack Roth – son of Tim – has risen to attention since starring in BBC’s Great Expectations and the second series of Sky’s Bedlam, which premiered last week. Wonderland sat down with Roth to discuss his career to date just ahead of his newest film,Strawberry Fields – out early next month.
IF YOU LEAVE: Black × Motto, Berlin
A part of an ongoing pop-up exhibition at Motto’s Berlin store, If You Leave – artist and curator Laurence Von Thomas’s 2009-present digital and print series which invites contributions from shoegazing and boundary-pushing photographers the globe over – presented its second bound volume “Black” on Friday. He spoke Wonderland about it.
BRIAN FINCKE: “Construction”
From the hip photographerBrian Fincke chats to Wonderland about his new book, “Construction” – which took him to building site mazes across New York City over a two and a half year stretch.
MARIA AND THE MIRRORS – Gemini: Enjoy my Life
London trio Maria & the Mirrors are emerging from the ocean with their new EP Gemini: Enjoy My Life, released on Exotic Pylon Records. Their follow-up to 2011’s Travel Sex, Gemini is a joyously pounding riot of tribal chanting and otherworldly electronica, all set in a Gothic ice cave. Wonderland talked to the band about […]
MAN LIKE ME
The chants of “Oh My Gosh” – the debut single from Camden’s Man Like Me that went viral in 2006 – can still be heard echoing from venue halls across the globe. This year will see the duo finally release the long-awaited follow up to their eponymously titled debut album. Jonny Langer and Peter Duffy […]
AMiTY
By night, Shropshire born singer-songwriter Amy Forrester morphs into her musical stage self, AMiTY. Her distinct use of appropriately placed typography, a monochrome image and eclectic range has recently landed Forrester support slots for indie heavyweights Alison Moyet and Heather Peace. With her debut EP i SPY on the shelves and fresh from a sell […]
EMERGING… FriendsWithYou
Miami-born arts collective FriendsWithYou spread vibes of Magic, Luck, and Friendship™ around the world, and with their new move to Los Angeles, they chatted to Wonderland about their niche, cutesy cartoon creations.
FRIENDS – February/March
New York’s swishest indie exports Friends dropped their debut LP Manifest! last month, and on Monday, single “Home” will be released from it. Here’s our interview with the band, which first appeared in Wonderland‘s February/March issue. You probably don’t need reminding that pop culture is having a 90s moment – perhaps saying hello again to […]
RICKY POWELL × PONY
Photographer Ricky Powell – a prominent figure of the prototype, 80s hip-hop community – has designed a shoe (as well as small collection of tees) for American sports brand PONY. We spoke to Powell about the collaboration – set to launch in September – and his reaction to friend Adam Yauch’s (of Beastie Boys fame) […]
CROCODILES: Endless Flowers
Crocodiles are as spunky, intoxicated, hair-brain-hedonistic as they want to be. The Berlin-via-San Diego lo-fi indie rockers (Brandon Welchez [vocals, guitar], Charles Rowell [guitar], Marco Gonzalez [bass], Anna Schulte [drums], Robin Eisenberg [keyboards]) will be releasing their third LP, Endless Flowers, on Monday and spoke to Wonderland ahead of a week of Field Day-ing, boat […]
FLASHBACK: Azealia Banks, February-March
Wonderland wined and dined with miss Azealia – who releases her debut EP “1991” today – at the start of 2012; before the Iggy feuds, the record contract and “Jumanji”, one of the year’s most zestful, spunky pop moments. Here’s what happened… ‘Invented between 1922 and 1923 at the Carlton hotel in Cannes, France, the […]
The rise and rise of BENNY BANKS
Benny Banks is being hailed as one of the UK’s freshest rap heavyweights after his recent signing to Warner Music. With over three million hits on YouTube and commercial success with hit “Bada Bing”, Wonderland caught up with the snappy London wordsmith to find out what’s next.
JENNY MORGAN – Kith and Kin
Jenny Morgan’s illustrations are at once a bewitching, curious and utterly intoxicating affair. Marrying rose-tinted, Lynchian imagery of top (and occasionally bottom)-less subjects staring deranged-as-hell frontwards with colour mashups and canvas smudging, she has borne an instantly recognisable art brand. Morgan chatted to a slightly punch-drunk (but no less enamored) Wonderland about the work, ahead […]
EMERGING… Inga Guzyte
You’d never guess what Lithuania-born Inga Guzyte’s sculpture-like artworks are made of. Got it yet? Broken skateboards are Guzyte’s “thing” – she sits down with Wonderland to discuss the fun new concept. When and how did your artistic career begin? I had to travel quite a long way to find what I was looking for, […]
Bryan Oknyansky – HEAVY METAL SERIES
For his newest project, Bryan Oknyansky conquers an unlikely designing concept – shoes carved from metal and formed on complex software typically used by architects. He sat down with Wonderland to discuss the six-strong collection and his self-started umbrella label, “Shoes By Bryan”.
EMERGING… Kiki Valdes
Cuban (via New York City) artist Kiki Valdes was last week whipped up by Miami-based agency Michael Margulies – he spoke to Wonderland about the prestigious new appointment, and his expressionist style.
DEREK LAWLOR – AW12
You’d be forgiven for not noticing that Derek Lawlor works purely in the realm of knitwear – so innovative and sculptured are his designs. As part of a new burgeoning team of designers, his pieces challenge and redefine the boundaries of knitwear design. Lawlor created his own unique style of wax cording, which he returns […]
NOT JUST A LABEL – Stefan Siegel
Cutting edge fashion platform come online shop, Not Just A Label offers a lifeline for contemporary fashion designers launching their career at a time of economic instability. Since 2008, Stefan Siegel and his team have worked tirelessly in not just showcasing, but nurturing new brands from all over the world. Stefan’s hugely influential brainchild now […]
JODIE HARSH – Cloud
Jodie Harsh is undoubtedly the UK’s foremost tabloid-friendly drag queen who has risen from London’s underground club circuit to becoming a celebrity in her own right. Wonderland caught up with the self-proclaimed “real Queen of E Find My Ex Girlfriend ngland” ahead of the launch of her new club night CLOUD at Moonlighting, London on Friday […]
WIN TICKETS: Pepper
Originally a contestant on Sky1’s “Must Be The Music” and current Rollacoaster cover star, Manchester born musician Katie Pepper rose to prominence after signing to Dizzee Rascal’s Dirtee Stank label. As well as updating Wonderland on all things Pepper, the singer/songwriter is offering readers the chance to win two tickets to her gig at London’s […]
FASHION FRINGE 2012
Fashion Fringe 2012 is the brainchild of fashion writer, Colin McDowell. Since 2003, the fringe has been offering a foot in the door for emergent designers. The winning three – which will be announced tomorrow, whittled from ten – will have their collections showcased at London Fashion Week, as well as being offered financial and […]
A. SAUVAGE’s New London Store
A. Sauvage’s brand new store on London’s Maddox Street opened last week. Wonderland sat down with the man himself to discuss its luxe interior…
WILLY MOON: hip-shaking and myth-making
Who on earth is Willy Moon? The 21 year old New Zealand raised crooner manages to fuse melodic guitar riffs over hip-hop production – a sound that recently landed him a deal with Island Records (Moon wouldn’t look out of place in any John Waters film, with his contoured face frame and pristine 50s inspired […]