Bliss Reel: "That moment when you realize something might be fleeting"

The Dream Logic of james K

James K doesn’t so much begin as she seeps in – like mist on the edge of morning, or a voice heard underwater. Listening to her music feels like being held steady by the ankles while the rest of you is lifted into a spiral, like that breathless instant before sleep when you feel yourself fall. There’s a living tension in james K’s practice: dew-drop lyrics glancing off interwoven guitar and electronics, the hum of improvisation folding into the sharp knowledge of someone who can build a microphone from a stethoscope.
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BOKOESAM

Ghanaian-Dutch hip-hop artist Bokoesam brought the heat at Lowlands Festival this weekend and let us in on his dream collaboration with Vybz Kartel (manifesting hard ... ). Fresh off his latest project Nachtvlinder, he’s on a steady rise with no plans to slow down anytime soon.

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Glimmer of void: a visual essay by Marte Diaz

ALT BLK ERA

Genre-smashing UK sister duo Alt Blk Era share their gothy styling hacks, most unforgettable fan interaction and more. Fresh off winning MOBO’s Best Alternative Music Act, they’re bringing their explosive mix of pop, R&B, hip hop, rock and dance to Lowlands tonight.

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LUVCAT

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ODEAL

Odeal shares insights about growing up between Nigeria, Spain, Germany, and South London, and how this nomadic past has influenced his musical journey, which moves freely between afrobeat, R&B, alté, and UK rap. Didn’t catch his set at Lowlands Festival, but still want a song to grind to? Queue up his latest album, The Summer That Saved Me, and either cure your FOMO, or make it worse. Your call.

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How to NOT smell like you’re at Lowlands, when you’re at Lowlands

No mirror? No problem.

FRENNA

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Obongjayar

Obongjayar on sonic guilty pleasures, crying fans, and forever being the star of the show. The Nigerian, London-based singer-songwriter, known for his unique blend of Afrobeat, electronic music, soul, and spoken word, lit up Lowlands Festival yesterday, bringing fire to both the stage and the Glamcult TV studio.

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BAMBIE THUG

Catching up with Bambie Thug at Lowlands Festival. The Irish “ouija-pop” singer-songwriter, whose sound fuses hyperpop, emo, electro, and metal, has just dropped their new single REDRUM and opens up about crowd energy, nipple reveals, favorite lyrics, and more.

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HIGH AND LOW: A visual essay by Burak Yaşar

Over the span of 3 years, London-based photographer Burak Yaşar captures the emotional rawness of queer nightlife and the subsequent ecstasy that comes with waking up as others go to sleep. Between the sticky dancefloor, exaggerated false lashes and strapped garters, Yaşar snaps away on their camera, capturing moments of exhilaration, vulnerability, and desire.
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PARIS TEXAS for Glamcult #142 the ANIMA issue

Definitely Not AI: in conversation with Dion Bal

"I like perfection. And I like glam."

Glamcult Open Sessions: Second Edition

Last Thursday, Glamcult hosted the second edition of the Open Sessions series — an intimate panel talk exploring the intricate realities of being a musical artist in the digital age. Moderated by multidisciplinary writer and cultural critic Chloé Heyart, the conversation brought together two distinct voices in contemporary music and ultimate Glamcult darlings: OISHI and Mariposa.
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BRUTALLY SOFT: CECILIE BAHNSEN

A decade of sculptural-but-squishy, couture-but-wearable, ultra-femme looks, grounded by ASICS.
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In conversation with the creative directors of Camper and ISSEY MIYAKE

Peu Form, the new footwear collaboration between Camper and ISSEY MIYAKE, recently launched at Glamcult Store. If you didn’t catch the in-store moment, here’s a glimpse into the atmosphere, plus a deeper look at the philosophy behind the shoe.
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In conversation with Amanda Reifer

“I really hope when people listen to my music, it tells a story for them.”

Somewhere between documentary and feverdream

This series by Alba Camara is a raw and slightly ridiculous take on Barcelona, the most touristed city in the world
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