arts + culture
Since the beginning of time (or at least our lifetimes), New York has been known for our artists, musicians, and multi-media creatives. Whether it’s an interview with your favorite bedroom pop-star or think pieces on the prolific nature of skipping class, the ternstiele arts + culture team is bringing you stories and perspectives straight from the underground.
Goulash, Unfiltered: Queen of the Pop Scene
Fictional pop-star-persona Goulash (courtesy of Niku Radan) writes about the trials and tribulations of private chefs, German men, and clip-in ear pieces.
An Interview With Vibhuti Amin
Vibhuti Amin sat down with ternstiele magazine to chat about sustainability, resilience, and decolonizing the systems of our consumption.
No, AI Cat Videos Are Not Art: Virulence and Affirming Our Own Humanity
Alexander Alava’s debut feature with ternstiele magazine explores AI art, a lot of quotes from Ortega y Gasset’s Notes on the Novel, and the difference between an artist and a prompt aficionado.
It’s Not A Party Without Kevin Carpet: An Interview
We sat down with (and on) Kevin Carpet to talk about carpet rivalries, viral videos, and the slow death of nightlife in the internet age. After all, in his own words, it’s not a party without Kevin Carpet.
Two Cities, Zero Boyfriends: A Tale of Bicoastal Dating
Geo Wood writes about dating apps, Solomon sneakers, and the trials and tribulations of bicoastal dating.
An Interview With Ella Jane
Indie-pop princess Ella Jane talks about the magic of the LA music scene, the curse of virality, and her latest Taylor Swift Twitter beef.
Tales of a First Date Dress
Charlotte Egginton’s debut piece with ternstiele explores hook-up culture, bad comedy shows, and the dilemmas of finding the perfect First Date Dress.
Let Them Drink Diet Pepsi: Addison Rae’s Fantasy of Excess
Jonah de Forest writes about the fantasy and cult following of pop’s latest princess, Addison Rae.
Are You There, Giorgio? It’s Me
In his debut piece, Ben Goldstein explores the endless anxiety of being a man with good taste. Also, an Armani suit.
City Princesses
CITY PRINCESSES walk among us. Models are designed to attain cult-like status in the cultural sphere. They rule our Pinterest boards; they look better than us in ads for the clothes we buy. They’re aesthetic royalty. Our CITY PRINCESSES shoot dives into the worlds of two models—complete with girlhood, gender performance, and glitter. Lots of glitter.
I Hate Tattoos Because Everyone Has Them Now
Aadi Singh writes about tattoos, cultural stigma, and the importance of thinking you’re cooler than older people (even when you’re not).
dispatches, i. all these hands have got a hold on me
Josh Rosenthal talks grad school, life changes, and the highly acclaimed album “Buckingham Nicks” by, you guessed it, (Lindsey) Buckingham and (Stevie) Nicks.
An Interview with Samnfriend
by Mollie Smith: guitar-shredder and perm-professional Samnfriend talks internet culture, the impending 80s revival, Shelly Duvall-spiricies, and making music in an age of cringe-culture.
You Should Skip Class.
Max Pociask walks us through the lessons of undergrad, post-grad, and all the parties in between.