Category: Music

It’s golden hour at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, and the desert air smells like dust, anticipation and something ineffably Western. It’s not just Stagecoach weekend; it’s Lana Del Rey’s country era, and amid a sea of cowboy hats, it feels like the second coming of Dolly. Almost exactly one year ago, Del Rey headlined Coachella, arriving on the back of a motorbike in custom Dolce & Gabbana, flanked by dancers on the set of a haunted gothic … Continue reading “Lana Del Rey at Stagecoach: The High Priestess of Melancholia Goes Country”

How does Dasha feel after she rocked Stagecoach Festival this past weekend? “There’s actually no better feeling in the world.” The rising country star made a big splash at Stagecoach almost a full year after PAPER caught up with her at Hangout Festival in Alabama. Like previous performances, Dasha and her dancers captivated the audience of old and new fans alike in a custom Victoria’s Secret PINK outfit, which included chaps, obviously. And, like the last time PAPER watched her … Continue reading “Dasha Does Stagecoach”

“For years my therapist has been trying to say that there is me and then there’s Self Esteem, but I used to be like, ‘No, it’s all me! It’s all me!’” Rebecca Lucy Taylor laughs. But when you have as many different irons in the fire as the creative force behind the seismic new album A Complicated Woman, the concept of “all” takes on a different meaning. The English vocalist’s early steps into the music world came as a member … Continue reading “Self Esteem Is 'A Complicated Woman'”

Designers Tanner Richie and Fletcher Kasell of Brooklyn-based brand Tanner Fletcher have a soft spot for nostalgia, much like Ariana Grande, who goes back in time through her memories in her short film for Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead. On the album cover and in the video, Grande wears the brand’s Dorris Puff Sleeve Gown — a silk charmeuse dress inspired by styles of the 1940s, with puff sleeves and bows down the entire front — as she travels … Continue reading “Behind Ariana Grande's 'Brighter Days Ahead' Dress”

Ross Lynch is not not used to obsession. “I can definitely get pretty obsessed with health and discipline and wanting to just eat really good, get good sleep, hit the gym,” Lynch tells PAPER. For the 29-year-old musician, who came into the public consciousness as a teen heartthrob on Disney Channel’s Austin & Ally, he’s also used to gaggles of girls obsessing over him as their on-screen hyperfixation. These days, though, Lynch is mostly on stage. He and his brother … Continue reading “The Driver Era's Ross Lynch Is Music-Obsessed”

PAPER <3s NY and PAPER <3s the DJs that keep us moving. That’s why we’re proud to present The Tear, our mix series highlighting the best DJs spinning in the city we call home. In February, we shared a mix by Nita Aviance, a heart-forward show of force by one of the city’s most storied legends. Today, we share a mix from none other than rising star DJ DEADNAME. DJ DEADNAME came to NYC with a Paragon booking and a … Continue reading “PAPER Presents The Tear: DJ DEADNAME”

Pop music — the gayer the better — has always been good for escapism. Since JoJo Siwa created the genre back in April 2024 with her “Karma” Spring, the doors were opened for many artists to play with form, experiment with sound and take risks. In the past two weeks, no one encapsulates this more than your favorite celebrity’s favorite celebrity, Jordan Firstman, who dropped his first album SECRETS on April 11. A genre-bending, compilation CD of 16 songs, each … Continue reading “Jordan Firstman and Mickey Avalon on 'SECRETS' and Dicks”

Just as perfumers have been known to insure their noses for millions of dollars, a musician’s ears are their most prized possession. For a DJ, hearing is crucial for measuring every drop, every build-up, every blend. It’s hard to imagine the panic Alesso felt, then, when he woke up one morning to an unrelenting, high-pitched ringing in his ears at a “10 out of 10” on the volume scale. When PAPER speaks to him, he’s fresh off playing Ultra Music … Continue reading “Alesso Surrenders to the Sound”

Fresh off a Coachella debut during weekend one, Austin Millz came back for weekend two with more music, an energetic set and a custom Tokyo James look to boot — just the weekend essentials. The “TURBINA” musician, known for his distinct style, rocked Coachella’s first weekend in Kenzo, but decided to go with James for his return. The Nigerian designer, whose looks have been seen on Lizzo, Daveed Diggs, Teyana Taylor and more, designed the checkerboard set for Millz’s set … Continue reading “Austin Millz Shows Us His Tokyo James Festival Style”

Florence Road are making a name for themselves and not turning back. The childhood friendship turned foursome Lily Aron, Emma Brandon, Alibhe Barry and Hannah Kelly, hail from Wicklow, Ireland. However, their captivating, raw vocal stylings and crushing, alternative rock arrangements have already begun to globalize them. The group gained popularity on TikTok after posting fisheye lens covers of classics by a range of hitmakers from Kate Bush to Dominic Fike. When they began teasing original music, fans waited with … Continue reading “Florence Road: Ireland's Rising Indie Sensation”