Here's What We Have:

Messy by Olivia Dean The beauty of music is that there are various ways of interpreting songs based on what resonates. Olivia Dean’s title track “Messy” feels that way, that it can be a song about relationships with others, yourself, or just life. Her pop-soul proficiency shines throughout her debut album, but this specific song with its dreamy guitar and light beats fit under a calming psychedelic soul genre. Dean reclaims the word ‘messy’ as something positive rather than its negative connotation, “It’s okay if it’s messy/ I’m on your side.” The drums pick up and strengthen after the bridge and its hypnotizing hums, continuing the chorus. Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo Rodrigo fans have been anticipating Olivia’s return to music, and her new single, “Vampire”, made the wait worth it. A slow piano ballad at the beginning deceives you into believing it’s just another sad slow song. Rodridgo’s talent for writing riveting, honest, and poetic music still stands true with lyrics like, “Six months of torture you sold as some forbidden paradise”. Her songwriting ability has helped her release tracks like this, telling a story, and expressing the disappointment and fury she feels recounting a past relationship. The bridge further shows her indignation and that emotion thunders on, “...you can’t love anyone, cause that would mean you had a heart” the car by glaive glaive releasing this as the last song before his album “i care so much that i dont care at all” which comes out on July 14th, gets us more excited to see what's coming. What glaive does best is writing aggressive, blunt lyrics that contrast the upbeat and quick melody played behind it. In an interview, Glaive admits this is the only song not written from his point of view, but rather, from a friend’s perspective of getting cheated on. The second sentence sets the tone for the rest of the song, a badass recap of the “imaginary” cheating scandal between himself, the girl, and the boy in question. Being known for his hyper-pop expertise, glaive has proved himself to be efficient in different musical aspects other than the expected hyper-pop song, which this track along with the other pre-released songs, has shown. Running Blind by Aluna, Tchami, Kareen Lomax For an enticing electric dance song ideal for the summertime, turn to “Running Blind”. With an addicting melody, compelling piano chords, and metaphoric lyricism, Aluna and Tchami collaborate and successfully produce together for the first time. The build-up before the beat drop is note-worthy for its merge of smooth vocals and dynamic rhythm. “Freedom is locked in my mind/ Gotta believe it” a song that contains powerful songwriting with a beat to dance to, all around a 10/10 song perfect for July! Pretty Girls by midwxst Known for his gift in mixing hyper-pop with rap, midwxst has released, yet again, a genre-defying single. Contrary to his previous albums with sad-boy writing, ‘Pretty Girls’ depicts a clearly complicated relationship, but filled with more confusion and lust. With cool guitar riffs mixed with a production of energized rhythm, this song showcases his dexterity in making music. The track ends off with a beautiful saxophone and a voicemail, from the assumed pretty girl, as the outro. Think Fast by Dominic Fike (feat. Weezer) This is the third track on Dominic Fike’s new album, “Sunburn”, inspired by Weezer’s “Undone - The Sweater Song”, he makes this song a perfect example of just one of the musical directions he takes. “Think Fast” leans into the pop-rock aspect of song-making, but still adds rap, with a lively guitar and a tenacious chorus hook. While the album entirely takes creative freedom and has no boundary for a specific genre, sampling from 90’s rockers, Weezer, you can still hear how he has incorporated his unique sound into the track making it his own. A blithe and passionate contemplation of life's fast-paced momentum, “Think fast/ you only get one try”. F’d Up by LAYA No bullshit, confident and daring. Three words describing the track to add to your hot girl summer playlist. Laya’s soothing vocals juxtapose the unflinching lyrics with a playful bass, a striking beat, and a catchy chorus. The song is about not dealing with someone’s trivial drama, doing the mature thing, and moving on, “Quit with all the cap/ You got me fucked up”. The groovy R&B song ends with a beautiful instrumental ballad, a thrilling sign-off. Written by Amy Kapel Graphic by Ryan Murray

Rogue Music Festival is a brand new festival organized entirely by an all-female team. The festival comprises a diverse group of artists given the opportunity to play live without the financial burden that many artists face at the beginning of their careers. The fest begins today (July 7th) and will conclude on July 9th- for three days of jamming to live music and supporting local artists. We had a chance to speak with the organizers of the festival - Roni Corcos, Natalie Field, and Amy Klein - and learn about their motivations and experiences in bringing this festival to life. Keep reading to learn about Brooklyn’s newest and most artist-supporting festival! How did you guys come to plan a festival? The fact of the matter is that musicians in Brooklyn are not getting paid fairly. It is really hard to be an artist in this city, an artist of any kind–musician, painter, filmmaker, photographer, you name it. Rents keep on going up, and so does the cost of living. Musicians face extra fees such as rent for rehearsal spaces where we can make a loud noise, Lyft rides to transport heavy gear or gas money if we have vans, the cost of recording and mixing, and mastering an album, and more. Some of us also pay our band members to ensure they get paid. Since the pandemic and the current economic situation, it has gotten even harder to be a musician in the city. A lot of independent venues are struggling to make ends meet, so there are extra charges that venues build in to ensure they break even on events. Bands may be responsible for covering hundreds of dollars through ticket sales before even receiving a dollar. For many people, the financial impact of performing live is not sustainable. Around November, we started discussing that there has to be a better way. One of the strengths of the musical community in Brooklyn is how we have come together in a more unified way in the aftermath of the pandemic. All of us realized how much it means to us to be able to live in a city where music is so innovative and inclusive and where the independent music culture gives all of us a home. We appreciate our community so much more since we lost all of our shows and opportunities to collaborate during COVID. Everyone has returned from the pandemic kinder and more open to supporting one another. So we decided to create a music festival that would emphasize this message of community and collaboration–while ensuring that every artist gets paid fairly for their work. It was important to show that when we work with venues and other bands, we can create a sustainable financial model. Our goal was to ensure everyone–all of the musicians, the venues, the photographers, the DJs, and the small businesses selling goods at our festival–would get paid equitably. We accomplished this by negotiating with three venues, 37 bands, 20 vendors, and many more community members to work out deals that would be fair for everyone. On each day, 70% of the money the festival makes through ticket sales will be split evenly among the bands who play that day. There are no headliners who get paid more. Unlike so many other music festivals such as SXSW, the musicians had no cost to “apply” to play in our festival. The vendors take home all the money they make during the day. Tickets are only $20 (with the option to pay more) per day so that audience members can see ten to thirteen bands a day at an accessible price. We show that it is possible to build a more sustainable financial model for live music by fairly distributing earnings. How did your team come together? We’re all involved in independent music in Brooklyn as musicians and as folks who work behind the scenes. All of us are in bands, so we know how much work bands put into their music and live shows. Roni has run sound at a lot of venues in the city. Natalie has managed venues and continues to do so. Amy ran a feminist group that booked many shows and organized a large-scale livestream music festival during the pandemic. Roni brought all of us together. The festival was originally her idea. She invited us to talk together because she knew us all and knew we were all interested in creating more equitable payment systems for musicians. We naturally got along because we had similar experiences in creating and playing events. We understand the challenges musicians face and how joyful it feels for everyone when an event comes together. What surprised you the most about planning a music festival? It’s easy to reach out to bands through social media and emails. But we were amazed that so many bands responded when we reached out, given that our festival is new, so people had not heard of us before. To select the lineup for the festival, we put together a list of over 150 bands. Then we (the festival organizers) listened to them and voted on who should play. We knew that this way of choosing bands would be more fair than inviting our friends or selecting people within a particular scene. So in this process, we reached out to many new people. It was awesome when we realized that we could build connections with artists beyond our immediate circles and continue building even more relationships next year. Our goal is to bring together many genres of music and artists with many different identities, and we are so excited to hear all of the artists at the first-ever Rogue Music Festival. How did you guys settle on the name Rogue? We wanted our name to reflect that our festival challenges the status quo. We are not sponsored by any corporation, there is no big company behind us. It’s really just three people reaching out to musical communities in Brooklyn and trying to uplift them. We are not following the traditional festival model of trying to make as much money as possible for a business. Instead, we are standing up for musicians and showing that you can work outside the traditional capitalist system while ensuring everyone gets paid fairly for their work. Since the system was not working, we decided to go rogue. It means being independent and thinking creatively about sustaining the arts in our city. We can invent new ways to support one another as artists and community members. Describe Rogue Music Fest in 5 words or less. Never Pay To Play! What are you most excited about on the day of the festival? We’re excited to see all of the bands. It’s such a stacked lineup. Everyone’s music is unique, and the quality of the artists is so amazing. We’re going to be able to hear so many genres of music and so many different approaches. And we’re excited to be blown away by every single performance because we know it’s going to be wild. We also hope that the bands who play at our festival get to meet new artists and build connections. We hope that they will stay in touch with one another after the festival and play shows together. We hope that everyone will be able to feel safe and included–and that means people in the audience too, not only the artists. It’s so exciting to facilitate an environment where folks can come together and feel free and joy while supporting one another. Did you have any starstruck moments while booking performers for the show? Yes, we were amazed when we heard back from artists we never thought would reply to us. When you email someone you don’t know personally, you never know what will happen. So we were shocked when bands we considered to be well-known nationally wrote back to us. Many bands said they were already booked for the summer, but they were totally on board with our goals for the festival and asked us to try them again next year. That felt really awesome and gave us a lot of hope for next year’s festival too! What advice do you have for other young people trying to cultivate live music? If you are planning an event, don’t be intimidated if you don’t know everything about what to do. Just reach out to people who may have different skills than you. Collaborating as a team is the way that wonderful things happen. It’s always possible to do more together than we can do alone. Another important piece of advice is to let artists know how much you appreciate their music. If you see a show, and you love it, go up to the artist afterward and tell them. It will really uplift them, and it can also help you build a connection with them if you want to invite them to collaborate later on. Many artists are happy to receive feedback and know that their work resonates with others. So being positive and letting your favorite bands know that you care is a great way to start building a platform to support live music. If you’d like to collaborate with artists you haven’t seen live, try sending them messages on social media and email to let them know about your goals and interests in supporting live music. We have all been through a lot over the past few years, given the pandemic and ongoing financial hardships, as well as the actions of the Supreme Court, which is trying to take away the rights of BIPOC communities, women, students, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Live music performances are opportunities to come together and celebrate that we all belong and that our differences make us wonderful and unique. We can express ourselves, listen to one another’s voices, and feel joy as we appreciate one another’s creativity and energy. Any event is much better when it includes artists with many different identities and welcomes audiences with many different identities too. Though Rogue starts today, it’s not too late to snag a last-minute ticket for any/all of the show dates. If you can’t make it this Summer, be sure to follow them on Instagram @roguemusicfestival to find out about future events they have planned. Written and Interviewed by Lily Greenberg

Heartquake by L'Impératrice ft. Cuco This track would be played at the climax of a really good movie, right when the main characters do something that makes the audience wish they were in the movie. Listening to the song in its entirety was something of an astonishing trip, with the sextet singing in French and Cuco’s Spanish, it all blends together in a beautiful way. An intoxicating disco sound that has an addictive effect, made to be on repeat. It’s perfect to dance to at summer parties or clubs where everyone can find something they love about the song. Whether it be the breakdown during the bridge, its psychedelic lyrics, or the quick beat, there’s something anybody could appreciate. Alive by Bakar The new single “Alive” released by Bakar along with a date (September 1st) for his upcoming album ‘Halo’, shows us his genius as the alternative/pop artist of the UK. Starting off with a clean guitar riff and a steady bass, Bakar’s lyrics are simple but all too relatable. He depicts the feeling of wanting to appreciate what you already have in your life, “I know the sunshine isn’t promised/ so I put it in my pocket”, but also not fixating on it all. His talents not only lie in lyricism, but also in his skilled production work, and musicality being inspired from home, London. This track seems to be “feel-good” but holds depth within its words, and is still one you’d add to your summer playlist! Uncertainty by Lauren Corrigan Singer/songwriter Lauren Corrigan’s single “Uncertainty” is painfully raw and honest with a daunting bridge that creatively incorporates different instrumentals. The song encapsulates the trepidation of growing up and not knowing what comes next. She writes of the pain and truth of the past and how they are still alive in all of us, making us who we are. The track from start to finish feels intimate, with strong killer drums, and a lullful end. Sex by Starbenders Atlanta-based rockstars, Starbenders, have their new album ‘Take Back The Night’ coming out September 22nd and their single “Sex” gives a taste of what to expect from the upcoming punk rock group. The track is bold and provocative, one you’d join the moshpit for. The lyrics seem pretty straightforward but with alluring lines like “The pendulum forever swings with the hands of time” it creates a deeper complexity. Then, the guitar solo traps you in the song, further showing the creativity within the band musically and lyrically. Nothing To Lose by Wild Blue Yonder A soulful, jazzy, and dreamy song that includes a beautiful mix of instruments and adoring lyrics. The entire song is an experience, one to dance and sing along to. Mid-song there is an interlude of an electric guitar, light drums, and mesmerizing keys in the background carrying you to a different realm. The track has lyrics of devotion to one person and what love can do to someone. A saxophone included makes this song feel more sophisticated, with rich vocals showcasing true talent and excellence. Cold-Hearted Man by Sammy Rae & The Friends Sammy Rae & The Friends took a song and made it a period piece, absolutely transporting you to a 1920s jazz club. The lyrics convey a story of men being good at first and then turning into someone “cold-hearted”. Rae has explained that the song was written back in 2016, but due to the overturn of Roe V. Wade last summer, the song became an ironic depiction of the progress we have made, but also how these old and tired themes between gender equality are still very prevalent in today’s society. Her old-timey voice truly brings a feeling of the past, just like these new laws and expectations of a woman’s bodily autonomy. The instrumentals tie the entire track together, again, a complete jazz song that is unique from the rest of their discography. Coal Hearts by Kiki Kramer With a memorable chorus and fun beat, “Coal Hearts” is the perfect pop/dance song of the summer. The intro starts off strong and bold with sassy lyrics and catchy “La la la’s” throughout the song. Kiki, originally from Cali, is now based in NYC releasing pop music with straightforward lyrics that anyone can party to. Whether you are pregaming to go out and you turn this on or you have aux, this should be going on every hot girl’s playlist. Written by Amy Kapel Graphic by Ryan Murray

“When I think of July I think of lavender, roses, hydrangeas, and herbs. Flowers are used for every occasion, from weddings to funerals, through good and bad times. This is why we thought it was a perfect time for The Floral Edition, a flowery representation of summer realness. This issue is special for several reasons but is especially different as we separated this issue into sections: Floral summer, Traveling summer, and Nostalgic summer. Through floral, we can express 47’s cunty aesthetic as well as the brightness that summer brings. For people using the summer to travel, whether to beaches, out of the country, or around NYC, the travel summer section shows our picks of great places to visit and enjoy this summer. The Nostalgic summer section reminds us of what summer was like through past decades, as well as reminiscing on summer break in the 2000s when we were kids. Our 47 Team is constantly growing, and this shines through in our newest issue. We have more collaborations and projects that we are ecstatic about, and can't wait to release to you with The Floral Edition. Thank you to our amazing team and everyone who stays updated, and especially to Mark for making so many of my ideas for this issue come to life!” - Sophia Querrazzi “Issue 06 was our most ambitious issue yet. With double the articles and photoshoots as the last issue, we pushed ourselves to the max to create this insanely beautiful project for the 47Club. We knew we wanted something summery, but didn’t want to just call it “Summer Part 1”. Sophia came up with this gorgeous theme with the photoshoot and article ideas - it came together so well and I'm forever thankful for my co-founder. She truly put this together while I was away and you can say I'm a little excited we found our little groove again. Our future issues are getting much better so quickly. Thank you to our amazing staff for turning our silly little project turn into something bigger. See you next month, and enjoy the issue!” - Mark Bluemle

Starbenders are a rock band made up of Kimi Shelter (lead singer and guitarist), Aaron Lecesne (bassist), Emily Moon (drummer), and Kriss Tokaji (guitarist). This band is taking the rock scene by storm and blossoming in the music industry. In the interview, Kimi described the group's sound as “a toothy grin with a knife behind its back ready to pounce”. The band formed in the vision of Kimi, as Aaron discusses below, and they wouldn’t be where they are today without the “once-in-a-lifetime” fortuity that brought them together. Starbenders currently have two studio albums: Heavy Petting, and Love Potions. They will also be releasing a full-length album titled Take Back The Night, releasing September 22 of this year. Read below to hear more from the members of Starbenders! I absolutely love each of your styles. What is an essential fashion item for you? Kimi: I always wear a cross earring. I love single earrings! Aaron: Thank you! I actually had a bit of difficulty trying to think of a single type of item that I always need, but then I looked up and saw the absolutely obscene number of jackets I own - I had to mount a steel pipe as a hanger bar running the full width of my room to hold all of them - and I guess that means I really like jackets? Even in the summer, I always have to bring one with me because I get cold in most indoor AC in the south. Plus few things are as rock n' roll as a cool jacket. So I'd say that's my essential item. Emily: For shows, it’s electrical tape, but also a black leather jacket is a must-have at all times. How did you all get together and form Starbenders? Aaron: It was one of those instances of the stars aligning perfectly. The four of us getting together is the sort of thing that only comes along once in a lifetime, and if anything had been even slightly different, there'd be no Starbenders today. Kimi and I have a musical relationship that predates the band, and when she came up with this vision for Starbenders, I was immediately on board. It was a rare moment for two musicians that knew exactly who we were and what we were about. There was no, "Well, let's see what happens." We were either going to do this or die trying, and from Day 1 we were thinking big. But the band developed its own identity when Kriss and Emily entered. Emily was the last piece of the puzzle to fall into place, and we found her purely by chance. Once that happened, Starbenders became something that was and still is bigger than any of us. The band has a life of its own that, at least for me, is still surprising with its autonomy and character. Who inspires you? Emily: I draw a lot of inspiration from some of the greats like Mick Fleetwood and Charlie Watts but Karen Carpenter has always truly inspired me. She was an absolute killer drummer during a time when women weren’t playing drums and her attitude when she played was just so her, so genuine. She always looked so happy behind a drum kit. Aaron: These days it's less a question of "what" than "who," really. This time a year ago, I was in the hospital fighting off a rare and aggressive case of pneumonia. To be perfectly and uncomfortably frank, staring death in the face has a way of causing you to not sweat the small stuff and appreciate the little things. And that appreciation has given way to inspiration. I see the world a bit differently than I did before, and I find a lot of fascination in simple things and situations. I know this might sound a little dumb or contrived, but I'm not kidding when I say that the main street of a small town or the texture of a wood floor or a few blades of grass is enough to hold my interest nearly to the point of obsession. You can't help but be inspired by those little representations of reality when you're just grateful to still be a part of it, because a year ago it absolutely was not a guarantee that I would be here to experience it today. Kimi: I’m inspired by all of the usual rock n’ roll deities; Mercury, Bowie, Mick Jagger, and on and on. But I also get super inspired by things like the weather, and my environment. As well as the life experiences of myself and those around me. Kriss: My musical inspirations include Led Zeppelin, Thin Lizzy, Van Halen, Black Sabbath, The Cure, Oasis, and Prince. I’ve always been mainly drawn to bands as a whole rather than just the individuals… Even with Prince, my favorite stuff of his was always when he was with The Revolution or New Power Generation. The music that bands make together is so much stronger to me. What makes you stand out from other bands? Emily: That's easy - we have Kimi Shelter. She’ll belt the gnarliest death scream then rip an insane guitar solo and then spin in circles all within minutes, she is such an amazing musician and performer. Simply put, no one rivals her right now. Why rock-and-roll? Kimi: Rock n’ roll has always been: come one, come all. I think because we followed the path of our authentic selves, we ended up at the same temple that a lot of people have found themselves in. That of a fuzzy, electric womb… allowing all of us to be reborn into this world as the people we’ve always wanted to be… rock n’ roll is only a pilgrimage to a freer place, Valhalla. When did you first start creating music? Kriss: I started playing guitar at age around age 10. My father introduced me to the instrument, and I took it and ran with it. I was already trying to form bands in middle school, learning different songs, and coming up with my own ideas. The guitar really opened me up creatively right from the beginning. Aaron: The experience of making music started pretty early on in my childhood. You kind of can't help it when you grow up in a church. As far as creating music, I think as a teenager with a guitar I was eager to express the part of me that otherwise didn't have a ton of confidence in daily life. Music in general, and my own terrible writing in particular, filled in the blanks as I grew up and started to find out who I was and where I fit in the world. For me, it was like, "I don't know how to say what's on my mind, but I can play it for you." What goes through your mind as you are performing? Emily: Oh, so many random things but also nothing at all. Some shows I am completely in the moment whereas other times I find myself thinking about food. Aaron: Not much if anything at all, to be perfectly honest. I don't know what it's like for other performers, but for me, the show is a fully immersive experience. It's one of those few times when my mind is empty and quiet, and I'm fully present in the moment. The rest of my waking life is a superhighway of overstimulation, distraction, and a running gag reel of multiple internal monologues all talking at once and fighting for attention. Onstage, all of that just goes away. There's nothing but movement, muscle memory, and the pulse of the song. With music, everything fits together and makes sense - chaotic but at least coherent - and I just can't say the same for the rest of reality. Is there anything new coming up for you guys? Aaron: Oh yeah, a lot actually. What we're most excited about is the release of our next full-length album Take Back The Night on September 22. We put a lot of ourselves and what we were going through into that record and we're beyond stoked to share it with the world. At the time that I'm writing this, we're due to leave and start our headline US tour with The Haunt in three days, and we'll follow that up with some late-summer festivals before a UK tour in the fall. That comes after touring Europe and the States earlier in the year. It's been an absolutely insane one so far and it's hard to believe we're only halfway through it. We've been on tour way more than we've been at home. What song is your favorite to perform? Kriss: Blood Moon has become my recent favorite. It’s hard to pick one overall, but that one just has so much power and aggression as the first song of the set that I can’t help but get really fired up when we play it Emily: I really enjoy playing Push - it's just so groovy and I love being super locked in with Aaron’s bass part. The whole song just feels like a chill ride. Where do you get your inspiration for songwriting? Kimi: It can be anything from being on the outside and looking into the lives of the people around me to a completely fictional story. I never try to consciously dictate the direction an idea will go in, I’m just the passenger that follows the breadcrumbs. You just have to find the flow state and hang on. What is your favorite thing to do during the summer? Emily: Anything that involves water and hot dogs. Kimi: It is quite nice to be reptilian and find a hot rock to lounge on. Kriss: I’m a big fan of the ocean in the summer. The beach is a place of tranquility for me, so any chance I get to be in or near some water in the summer, it’s always my favorite. Aaron: I have a husky who demands lots of attention and exercise, and *her* favorite thing is going on walks and then sleeping in the air conditioning inside, so that's pretty much what we do when I'm home. How would you describe your band/music? Kimi: It's the sound of a toothy grin with a knife behind its back ready to pounce. Starbenders are currently on tour! Make sure to check out their shows and click on the link below to listen (you won’t regret it)!!! Written by Grace Bugin Photography by Weeks Portraits (@weeksportraits on IG), www.weeksportraits.com

Straight out of Pittsburgh and taking on a south-bound tour, up-and-coming band Wild Blue Yonder has been wowing our 47Staff. The band released their first album Dancing Astray last year and has been on top of the Pitt music scene ever since, playing shows all around the area with crowds singing along. WBY takes inspiration from Grateful Dead, Phish, Tony Cambell, Robert Glasper, and even Indiana Jones and Spider-man to name a few. The band comprises Eli Alfieri: Singer, Guitar, and Bass, Dan Sawyer: Singer, Bass, and Guitar, Joe Hodges on the Keys, and Mark Riggio on the drums. Their music is a jazzy, ambitious, pulsating sound that curates a chill summer vibe that everyone of all ages can enjoy. Currently, Wild Blue just finished up on its second leg of a tour, so we wanted to get the rundown with Wild Blue about all things touring, music, summer, and life! Enjoy the interview to dig deep into one of our favorite new bands you won't want to miss! [This interview was conducted in person and has been edited for clarity] Mark: Why a Jam Band? Eli: It offers the most freedom I’ve ever felt in my entire life. Dan: You know the feeling while you’re listening to music and the groove is just so good and so nice you just want to ride it forever. Being in a jam band gives you the freedom to not be constrained by time at points. Joe: It’s an improvisational thing. It’s great to create music at the moment with friends. Dan: Oh yeah, and also storytelling and developing ideas. It gives you more room to operate and have fun. Another thing is the freedom to not be denuded by one specific genre. There are jam bands with all different genres! Mark: You guys just wrapped up your second leg of the tour from Morgantown to Atlanta. What were your favorite and least favorite parts of this experience? Eli: My favorite thing was Dan's cooking. It was a glimpse into the world of balanced nutrition via Dan’s cooking. My least favorite was Load In. Dan: My favorite thing was just playing long-ass jams. There are a lot of things I love, but it is hard to pick a favorite. My least favorite thing was having the car stuck in the mud. Mark: My favorite part of this tour was the log cabin we stayed at. My least favorite was Load In. Joe: My favorite thing was kicking it in the cabin. My least favorite is the rain in general. Having to load in/out in the rain was a real bummer. M: If you could have your music in any show or movie, what would it be? Eli: Spongebob. Dan: *after a long thought* I can see it in a superhero movie. Maybe Avengers: End Game Joe: King of the Hill. Or The Regular Show. Mark: School Of Rock. M: Where is one country or city you wish you could play in? Eli: Amsterdam. Dan: Oh yeah, Amsterdam. Or the Pyramids. Mark: Red Rocks. Joe: Yes, Red Rocks for sure. M: What’s the best song on your summer playlist? Eli: Hunger Site - Goose. Dan: Sweet Dreams Melinda - Trey Anastasio. It’s a nice windows-down kind of vibe. Joe: What You See Is What You Get - The Dramatics. Mark: Hol’ Up - Kendrick Lamar. M: What color would you describe your music as? Eli: Green Dan: Tropical Vibe Orange Joe: Green Mark: Blue From their powerful vocals to lucid grooves, these dudes know their stuff and can truly do it all, and are ready to take on the Jam Band scene.The band is working on some more music coming out soon and is also planning some shows up around the NYC and Philly area, so we hope to see our 47Club there! From West Virginia to Georgia, Wild Blue Yonder aims to hit all fifty states (eventually), so stay updated with @wildblueyonderjams on Instagram to see where they're playing next! Written by Lily Greenberg and Mark Bluemle Photography by Mark Bluemle throughout leg two of WBY’s tour

Creative Direction and Vision by Sophia Querrazzi Casting, Production Management, CD by Ka'enaaloha Watson Shot by Domenick Fini Editing by Mark Bluemle Featuring Outfits from @lanas.antics BTS/PA by Diamond Ashley Models (From L to R on cover): Jadé Porciatti Alexis Ramos, Gill Schiffer, Awura Aba Kufuor, Ka'enaaloaha Watson, Sophia Querrazzi

A New York City summer! If you’re still feeling your winter/spring paleness - have no fear! You can easily get your tan on without ever leaving the city. Here are your 5 must-go to’s to get your summer tan in action! Sheeps Meadow in Central Park Not a surprise to most, but to those new to New York, seeing the girls in their bikinis is a new sight. Central Park is where you will find the girls in their bikinis, guys in their board shorts, and everyone in between playing frisbee, drinking wine on a picnic blanket, and living carefree. You will find expansive grass fields to have the picnic of your dream, a kickball tournament, play frisbee, play with the dogs of the city, or just take a nap… AFTER layering your sunscreen on of course! Rockaway Beach Did you know that you never have to leave the city for a beach day, when Rockaway beach is just a train away?! Located in Queens, this golden sandy beach includes all of your favorite things; the sound of waves crashing, surfing lessons, outdoor bars, food trucks, and of course, the sun to get that tan on! Make sure to bring your favorite book, spike ball if you’re going with your group of friends, your digital camera, and sunscreen… No, we didn’t forget about that mom. Your Best Friends Rooftop Pool… or The Rockaway Hotel & Spa If you’re lucky enough to have a best friend with a rooftop then by all means, you’re set! But for the majority of us… we are not as lucky. After spending the day at Rockaway Beach, you hear about ‘The Rockaway Hotel & Spa’. Day passes for non-hotel guests are $100 which includes experiencing the pool area, sets of the summer DJs, and summer cocktails. The pass also includes access to the infrared sauna, lounge spaces, towels, and robes! Queens might just be the spot for soaking up the sun this summer. Washington Square Park Housing the iconic fountain, free hug signs, weed on the side of the road, and street jazz artists, located in the heart of East Village is a skater boys' place, Washington square park. Washington square park has the right amount of grass area to lie down after getting the oyster happy hour around the corner. Make sure to bring your cute lighter just in case the cute person lighting up beside you forgot theirs and then next thing you know, you're going to that oyster place together. Pier 45 If the phrase “The green beach” sounds familiar, you must have heard of Pier 45! The place with all of the pride flags hanging is where you’ll find live music, salsa dancing on Sundays, people in their bikinis, and everyone in between. Pack a towel, slippers, and a book, and stay the whole day to tan. Make sure to stay til 8:00 for that beautiful New York sunset! Written by Keanaloha Watson Pictures Shot and Edited by Jenna Hazelwood Creative Direction and Styling by Keanaaloha Watson Coral Reef Dress by Kari Alexandra Models (From L to R on cover): Amy Kapel, Alexis Rios, Kaenaloaha Watson, Serge Beaucéjour, Jazzi Almestica

Many of us can safely say that summer is the most anticipated season of the year. Longer days, warmer nights, catching flights, and an all-around unspoken sense of calm all contribute to making summer feel the way it does. With that comes a whole new ball game of seasonal fashion, with the heat it’s harder to layer and create looks that express something, but who wants to risk looking ‘regular’ just because it’s hot? No one! Thankfully the current summer fashion trends I’ll be breaking down highlight just how to incorporate a sense of style into the practicality of the season. Firstly, denim. Now denim could be a hit or miss for some because it is a heavier fabric. However, from the runway to High Street, denim has been deconstructed in so many different garments aside from jeans. You can find corsets, bra tops, and mini, midi, and maxi dresses all modified for hotter days. I’ve seen denim pieces and accessories from PrettyLittleThing and Zara through Jacquemus, spanning every price point and every vision. So if you want to try to create a more summer-friendly version of Britney's (or Justin’s) denim looks, now is the time to do so! Metallics So many different aesthetics can be named as responsible for this trend. Beyonce’s renaissance, Taylor’s Era’s tour, mermaid-core, and even Barbie-core have caused a surge in metallic colors and designs for summer ’23. Towards the beginning of the year, silver and gold took over stores both high fashion and high street. However as we ventured into summer all colors have been metallicized, Like Danielle Guizio’s mini paillette skirt in pink and green, Brandon Blackwood’s Kuei metallic leather top handle bag in blue, and even Ganni’s metallic mesh top that’s iridescent! Metallic was most recently seen the most recently at Coachella, which was before summer even broke. So, with summer being the season of pool parties, concerts, and events, these shiny pieces are a great way to catch the sun, catch the light, or maybe catch some eyes! Quiet Luxury It was only a matter of time before this popped up. I’m sure Mrs. Richie-Grainge has had to spend bank on massages due to carrying this entire trend on her back recently, and rightfully so. Her fashion since being with her now husband Elliot has been nothing short of tasteful luxury. However, due to the price tag attached to many, if not all of Sofia’s clothing being considerably steep, there is a stigma that quiet luxury can only be achieved with expensive luxury pieces. Whilst that may be conveyed in the name, this style can most definitely be attained without having expensive clothing. After all, the trend boasts neutral and earth-toned color palettes, tailored garments, and specific fabrics such as linen, silk, and cotton. These are all characteristics that can be achieved by a trip to Zara, Mango, Banana Republic, and even H&M, as well as taking your clothes to the tailor to ensure they fit you well. Paying attention to how your clothes and outfit look aside from where your clothes are from is the key to stealth wealth. Florals Maybe we all feel like this is our season to bloom because florals have been taking over fashion pieces since spring. Floral prints have come on the scene as an ode to many different aesthetics, from the 2000s by brands like IamGia and Jaded London, preppy/old money through love shack fancy and Selkie, and also resort wear through Anna Sui and Coperni. Floral patterns have even been paired with the blurred print trend by designers such as Dries Van Noten and Carolina Herrera, which debuted a fresh and less monotonous version of floral print. I’m 100% positive we have all seen the 3d rosette accenture slowly sweep through the fashion world recently. The frilly, fabric roses were an accent piece on almost every mesh dress Fanci Club debuted about a year ago. Since then they have been seen on clothing by House of CB, Oh Polly, Zara, and many more. Especially paired with the ruffle trim in the same fabric, these pieces look like budding roses with beautiful stems cascading down the wearer. The applique has even been replicated in accessories like bracelets, so you can get the 3d look without an entire dress or top. Loewe has recently popularized the 3d garment trend and so the floral applique has been a welcome girly twist. All these recent summer trends are unique in their way and as promised they provide a way of dressing fun and stylish whilst still trying to navigate the humidity and heat. We have all found ways of stylizing winter, and with summer we can do the same. Summer is the season of having fun, so do so with your clothes as well as your activities! Written by Davianna Prescott Photography by Mark Bluemle

Wearing white jeans in the summer has been a staple in the fashion world for as long as I can remember. It provides class, and comfort when it’s hot, and looks great on everyone. White is a color that is said to celebrate life, opposing wearing black to a funeral. In the summertime, there are a lot of things to celebrate: birthdays, the 4th of July, people coming together, etc. During the year people celebrate birthdays and holidays too, but there is nothing like a nice summer barbecue and being surrounded by loved ones, especially the ones you haven’t seen all summer. Considering white jeans have a sense of class and prose to them, the trend started with the high socioeconomic class wearing white when they would reside in their suburban area homes instead of urban during the summer time. People follow what the rich do because they want to be rich as well. So the white jean trend expanded. Now, white jeans don’t only have to be worn in the summer, but they provide a very classic and chic summertime look. In recent years with social media growing, white jeans have now fallen to the younger generation. Millennials and Gen Z have now taken it upon themselves to style white jeans as well. They may provide a fun twist to the classic trend or they fall back into the early 90s style which has been labeled “rich mom look”. With white jeans continuing to grow in urban areas, it allows for the trend to develop into something more than just what the rich wear. It is staying in line with the rising fashion world, and people finding their style. During the pandemic, everyone had time for themselves, this led to people learning how to dress differently and realize how they want their clothes to express themselves. The white jean can be worn to almost any event. It is one of those pieces that makes you look like you put a lot of thought into your outfit even though you just paired it with a simple top and called it a day. A reason that the staple has been here for so long is that it’s easy. It is easy to put on a pair of jeans and uplift your outfit just like that. The aspect of having white in your outfit emits to everyone that you do have a fashion sense and you feel comfortable wearing something else besides blue jeans or leggings. The classic piece is timeless and will forever inspire us to branch out into other worlds of fashion or make ourselves look like rich moms. The white jean will forever be an inspirational item to anyone who is trying to expand their style options. White jeans are here to stay! Written by Sofia Destefano

When summer arrives this sense of freedom comes with it. This freedom I've experienced for so long is changing right in front of my eyes, this is the first summer after my freshman year, and this will be my only first summer after freshman year, how wild a thing to only have once, of course, there will be other summers, other holidays, and other months. But it is the solidness of this one that frightens me the most, how will I spend it? Will I mess it up? Will this freedom fade? In its own way, it's quite odd how much I worry, in another, I think of the one day that I don't. The 15th. Now you're probably asking yourself what's so special about the 15th, how could some random day in the middle of the month be special? Glad you asked. Once a month I celebrate my national holiday* *An unofficial national holiday to be more specific. Let me explain better. About a year ago, I was in this rut. It was finals season, senioritis was suffocating, and the thought of having to endure winter in Texas for the seventeenth time in a row was sickening. Between review packets and extensive online scrolling, I had stumbled on a TikTok creator, who talked about the things she did to “romanticize” her life. I think now the video is gone, and maybe even the creator, but something about that video stuck with me. In the video, she talked about all the ways one could romanticize their life, one thing she listed was every month deciding to celebrate something, and deeming it a national holiday. At the time I couldn’t think of anything better than pushing a start-over button, so I did. I went out and bought myself flowers, and pretended that the fifteenth was the first. I spent my day in June in a field near the city, with flowers, a picnic blanket, generous amounts of sunscreen, bug repellent, and wild imagination. Starting over this month looked like being kinder to myself, allowing for less fear about growing up, and more room for being in the now, existing with no limits or expectations. Everything that could go wrong on a picnic did, there were ants stealing lunch, heating melting away at my skin, bees testing a level of stillness I am deeply unequipped with, and still, it was summer, I was here, and it was the 15th, this was national flowers and fresh starts day. BUYING YOURSELF FLOWERS I used to have this idea that flowers are not something you buy for yourself. I think it’s because I never really got flowers except maybe once or twice, so somewhere along the way I developed this idea that I wasn’t somebody that deserved them, that I had to wait for somebody to buy them for me, to finally say “Here. You are a girl that deserves flowers.'' Whether it was working for an ambitiously draining award, or for the love and affection of a boy who definitely wasn't the flower-buying type, I was in a relentless wait. It created this sort of longing. In farmer's markets and grocery stores, I’d be picking up milk or something and suddenly find myself distracted and admiring what I couldn’t have, wishing for the day I had peonies in my kitchen and tulips in my room. It became this sort of resentment, I guess that’s why I added it in the holiday, I wanted to stop resenting and start enjoying. I went to Trader Joes and had my pick at their big wall of various colorful flowers and decided on a bouquet of baby’s-breath and pink peonies, I went to check out and to my disbelief was not bombarded but the “worthiness” police and told I was a disgrace that wasn't allowed to buy flowers for myself, trust me I was shocked. I went home and made them a place in my room, and realized this feeling, of love, hope, and a new start, was something that just had to stay. And so it did. FRESH STARTS I decided flowers weren't enough after basically bombing my first final of the year. I remember how I couldn't sleep, I was doom scrolling and reaching for some sort of understanding as to why everything felt so out of balance. I just kept thinking of all the bad things that could spiral out of this one bad thing. I had made it from a low moment to a low life and found myself with all these many possibilities of why this month was now tainted irreversibly bad, and all I could do was try again next month. I don't know if you know or not, but we die. There are quite literally only so many months, and here I was deciding this was a throwaway one because of a bad chapter. That is when it dawned on me, what if I just reset? I could pretend those first fifteen days were just a test run, and these next fifteen were whatever I wanted them to be. To a licensed psychologist that probably sounds ridiculous but I promise it works. It’s silly, my friend Rachel, called it “the oddest thing you've ever done” and about three months later, she and the guy she wasn't dating but dating stopped not not “dating”, and we spent a week, crying, reminiscing, ruminating on heartbreak and grief, and suddenly the 15th rolled around and I knew exactly what I had to do. I needed to do, the oddest thing I've ever done, so I went and got hydrangeas in her favorite color, brought my box set of ‘Cheers’, a fresh notebook, and a pint of love potion #31 from Baskin Robbins. We spent the day watching old sitcoms and writing eulogies for the past, at sunset we made a casket out of an old crayon box to bury what had been, we laid to rest our grief with chocolate-stained hands and laugh tracks in the back of our minds, {and we let the day reset what a crappy month it had been.} Heartbreak isn't something that can be healed in a single afternoon but, the 15th was a start. A new start, a fresh start, even if it wasn't the first. It’s no less silly or odd, it just can be exactly that, cause sometimes that's what's needed. NATIONAL FLOWERS AND FRESH STARTS DAY “National Holiday” is probably too strong a title to give something I made up on my bedroom floor at two in the morning, but I would be lying if I said it wasn't my favorite part of the month. Sometimes shit sucks beyond repair, and sometimes we just need a chance to try again. Take a chance, buy yourself flowers, and start again. Written by Toni Desiree Tag @47magazine and @tonidesireethomas on Instagram with your flowers and fresh starts!

When I was younger, summer break consisted of playing outside all day, dripping red ice pops down my shirts, and drawing my dream house in chalk on the sidewalk. Like all things, the magic of summer break loses itself in responsibilities and the passing of years. Remembering that time comes in flashes of imagination and the openness of possibility. Some days I was a single mother to my many baby dolls, drawing beds and walls around them, and rocking them to sleep before picking up the next. On other days I was lost in the jungle, the woods around me seemed never-ending, and I was trudging through the wilderness as an explorer. The next day I was content to hook up the hose to a new sprinkler and jump back and forth, one side where I flew as a fairy to cross the portal of water and into a mermaid land of scales and magic. High up on a swing set, I looked over my backyard like a queen seeing her empire. Scratching my knees on the pavement and getting back up, becoming one with the bugs around me, enjoying the sun on my face without thinking of tan lines or wrinkles. The rose-colored glasses left a scorching view of the summer heat that could only be eased with ice cream from the passing truck, which seemed to rarely come down my street. The bliss of no school and nothing to do but play woke me up each day. Riding my bike down the boulevard to trade silly bands with my friends from school, and scamming the community with lemonade stands and cookie sales lay blanketed in my mind as I think back on what summer was like in the 2000s. Images of grass stains and sticky fingers circle my memory, as well as a little girl standing barefoot in a muddy puddle. Just talking to the ants, wishing summer could last forever. Wrote by Sophia Querrazzi Pictures shot and edited by Sophia Querrazzi Models: Gill Schiffer, Brett Brunner, Dillan Dabice