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RIOVAZ

THOMAS HEADON GUSHES ABOUT HARRY STYLES

S C H O O L ’S OUT! ALL-ACCE SS W/ LEXI JAYDE!

ERICDOA

SONGW RITING SECRE TS, HOW TO HEAL FROM HEART BREAK , & MORE!

HYPERPOP HEARTHROB TELLS ALL! ISSUE

01 AUGUST ‘22

Catching up with the indie - pop star who is making moves cross c o n t i n e n t a l l y .

words and photos by tatum van dam

ONCE A FANGIRL, ALWAYS A FANGIRL: THE FAN TO MUSIC INDUSTRY PIPELINE words by tatum van dam Fangirls are more than posters and merch; their teenage Twitter-time efforts envelope into a repertoire of skills that are transferable to jobs in the music industry. Fans are the backbone of the music industry – an artist cannot have a hit record, or a sold out show, or headline a festival – if they do not have anyone listening to their music. It takes one to know one, and being a fangirl certainly puts one in an advantageous position when it comes to working in music.

When asked about her current position, Jozwicki explains how the sole reason she works in the music industry right now is because she was a One Direction stan. Understanding what draws a fan to an artist has played an integral role in her full time job. “I have an upperhand; I feel like I understand it [the music business] on both ends. The inside perspective of the music business and from the outside perspective of the fans are the main two connecting sides of it all that keep it running.”

The ‘fangirl to music industry employee pipeline’ is a lot more common than one might think; it has its rewards, too. 21 year old Amy Dang and I met through Twitter in 2012; we were fangirls of Shawn Mendes.

Recently, I reconnected with Dang through a program at Warner Music th

Group. She has been making friends online since she was 12 – solely through a mutual love for artists.

Currently, she is an intern at GT Management, an artist management company. During her interview, she made it known she grew up as a fangirl, and later found out that that is the reason she got the internship position.

For most, the term “fangirl” conjures up a Beatlemania-type of scenario where screaming girls are chasing a boy band throughout a busy city. Or perhaps a prepubescent girl with walls decked out in lipstick-covered posters and cardboard cutouts. What they do not think of is their ability to build a sense of community, manage social media accounts, and discover the “next big thing” in music.

Fangirls are too often defined by their stereotypes that society fails to give them credit where it is due. It is about time that we begin to embrace the age of the fangirl.

pictured above: amy dang

Fortunately, there are organisations working to ensure fangirls and women in the music industry alike are given the recognition they deserve. Amplify Her Voice is an online platform confronting gender inequality in the music industry, providing educational tools and professional networks for women pr looking to pursue a career in music.

Similarly, nonprofit Girls Behind the Rock Show (GBTRS) is the largest online platform for women and gender nonconforming people in the music industry.

“Fangirls ARE the industry,” says Dang.

“We fill up and sell out venues, buy merch, travel across the country, stream albums from beginning to end, and endlessly support our favourite artists. I think people are slowly beginning to realize the power that fangirls have but we deserve so much more recognition.”

live at the eventim apollo july 2022

london, uk

styling by branden ruiz hair and makeup by sabrina sullivan

“Art Art Art

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has art. is

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bounds. is nothing. everything.”

across: 3. brutal 5. aux 6. orange country 8. brockhampton 10. boneappletea down: 1. holly humberstone 2. sahara 4. fantano 7. elliott 9. kenny

photo by tatum van dam

photo by maxamillion polo

coachella 2022

brockhampton’s last ever set at the sahara tent photos by tatum van dam

An introduction to the teenager who is using a viral moment to his advantage. words by tatum van dam photos by deanie chen

“I just wanted people to relate to it however they could, in any way they wanted to. That goes for a lot of my m u s i c . ”

“I just love showing people different sounds and challenging myself”.

“I’ve never been to a festival and since Lolla’s going to be my first, I’m not 100% sure - so here’s my take as a first time performer and festival goer on necessities."

#1: Water

#2: Food

#3: Music #4: Disposable Camera

#5: Water (again)

#6: Safety

words and photos by maxamillion polo

A conversation with our cover star on heartbreak, healing, and all of the important lessons learned in between. betw

Suit: Ona Oaj Pairam Bra + Belt: Retrofête Bracelet + Earrings: Talita London Rings: Arms of Eve Shoes: Naked Wolf

styling by branden ruiz hair and make up by sabrina sullivan

“It just became such a big part of my life and the way I express myself.”

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“That's the most beautiful part about music. It's so universal and you can connect your story to anybody else's story.”

Blazer + skirt: Tanaka Vintage Corset: Moschino Necklace: Arcanum Rings: Talita Shoes: Serpenti

Set: Atelier Biser Coat: Khosrov Jewelry: Talita Shoes: Steve Madden

I’ve found myself comparing myself to others and I’ve dealt with a lot of body dysmorphia, anxiety, and mental health issues, and I know I'm not the only one that's feeling that way. Unfortunately, it’s kind of my work. I have to stay active, talk to people, share my music on the internet, but I've learned over the years to have a balance, because if you do get too caught up in it, you'll get your mind caught up in it and then you start comparing, freaking out, and bringing yourself down. As I've gotten older, I've started to understand my relationship with social media and how to take care of myself. I always remind myself—when your friends go out to a party or whatever and they post a video and it looks like the craziest party ever and then you show up because you're like getting FOMO and you're like this party sucks, why did it look so fun? Nothing is real, you're only seeing the best moments on social media. That mindset has helped me so much.

can you guess which of our featured artists are in these photos?

current pics

photos by: deanie chen (top) tatum van dam (middle) maxamillion polo (bottom)

live nation’s first ever zine brought to you by the ones to watch staff

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david o'connor vp, artist development

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business

alison wu graphic designer - cover

jazmin kylene journalist

paige macdonald creative coordinator

max polo editor,photographer, journalist

tatum van dam zine maker, photographer, journalist

sabrina sullivan hair +makeup artist