Debut Interview Series, “One Joint With”

When editorial platform One Joint With makes reference to the “higher conversations” found on their site, they’re being quite literal. Founder Alyssa Shapiro’s interviews with a broad range of cultural subjects have been conducted while sharing a joint. From Fetty Wap to Bria Vinaite from “The Florida Project,” the debut series features open, honest discussions—including, but not limited to, the subjects’ relationship to weed. It’s …

The Long Now: Restoration

Icelandic opera singer Finnur Bjarnason has partnered with electronic producer Richard Norris for a new collaborative project, The Long Now. Their debut single “Restoration” bridges multiple genres with a moody palette of vocal repetition and thoughtful instrumentation. The track’s been pulled from their debut EP of the same name. A full-length, live debut and corresponding visuals are all in the works, as well.

Christelle de Castro’s “Citizens of the Bowery” on the citizenM Bowery

62 black and white photos across 22 floors from the LES-based activist, director and photographer

The citizenM Bowery rises many stories above its neighbors on the iconic Lower Manhattan street. With this height, the latest hotel in the citizenM portfolio pays tribute to the community around it—one of artists and shopkeepers, students and multi-generational residents. The Bowery is beloved and ever-changing. And both of these factors get honored with the hotel’s first large-scale public art exhibition, Christelle de Castro‘s “citizens …