Shannon Hemmett is the epitome of what it means to be a multifacted artist. Not only is she a musician and singer in one of the most revered post-punk bands in the scene, ACTORS, but also operating in the field as a creative director, graphic designer, photographer and filmmaker, she has become an industry mainstay. As a painter, her work has sold in multiple countries, and now she can add tattooer to her list of credentials. Factor in her effortless style and what you get is an overall powerhouse who reigns at every discipline.
London-based Astrid Gnosis is a multi-medium artist who challenges human perception and various societal ills through intriguing often times boundary pushing visual and musical displays. Having recently shared her dark and intense song 'Troll', Astrid Gnosis now unveils her latest cut entitled 'Severe Delays'. A bass thundering and synth stabbing offering of uncompromising electronica, the song is taken from her debut EP 'Agnosis', landing February 24th via music/is/for/losers.
Sexy, sassy, stylish and more importantly, talented are truly only a few words to describe London-based singer Liza Owen. Born to a Cambodian mother and a British father, Owen’s fierceness is practically embedded in her music and undoubtedly in her fashion. It becomes evident why thousands and thousands of people follow the bombshell on Instagram. However, within her world of glamour is also a bursting pride about her Khmer heritage which she holds near and dear. In fact, Owen is a shining model for the Cambodian community in the UK and abroad. Yet while she effortlessly walks the line between both cultures, Liza Owen’s status should honestly be marked as 'global'. And one thing is certain, she knows that the world is soon to be in the palm of her hands.
Nowness spotlights artist Takashi Murakami in this clip titled “Healing Powers”. Murakami reflects on using …
Saul Williams live at Music Hall of Williamsburg, Feb. 17, 2012, NYC
