Saweetie is Hip-Hop’s Next Valedictorian

This year, Diamonté Harper—better known as California rapper Saweetie—was also part of the grad festivities, her lyrics adorning caps and yearbooks around the country.

LPX’s Declaration of Independence

Lizzy Plapinger, of MS MR and Neon Gold fame, talks going solo.

St. Vincent – Conversation With Creative Director Willo Perron

Sunflower Bean’s Julia Cumming Rejects Your Forced Narrative

The multi-talented frontwoman talks “Twentytwo in Blue,” her friendship with Kate Nash and Anger Can Be Power in this Cover Story.

Under the Motorcycle Helmet with Twin Shadow

“If you see me, I’m probably on my motorcycle,” says George Lewis Jr. matter-of-factly. “I’ve kind of become that guy who shows up in all my motorcycle gear [to almost anything].”

Vic Mensa Is Using his 24 Hours a Day

The rapper talks about his many projects and hints at next year’s new album.

Musician Arlissa is Taking Control

“I really want to perform more because I haven’t performed very much at all,” says the 25-year-old singer-songwriter curled up in a chair in one of the studio’s green rooms. She’s just finished her first-ever performance in the US in The Village’s studio D.