{"id":1869997,"date":"2026-04-07T14:51:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1869997"},"modified":"2026-04-07T14:51:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:51:00","slug":"dance-music-and-fantasy-realism-from-dazed-clubbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1869997","title":{"rendered":"Dance, music and \u2018fantasy realism\u2019 from Dazed Clubbers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1000\/0-0-1000-666\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442918.png&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"main-article standard \">\n<div class=\"article-main-content article-wrapper has-media-but-its-an-image\" data-status=\"loaded\" data-primary-article=\"true\" data-url=\"\/art-photography\/article\/70039\/1\/dazed-club-creatives-march-2026-round-up-emerging-artists\" data-article-id=\"70039\">\n<header class=\"article-header has-square-image no-media\">\n<div class=\"wrapper dg-max-width\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<figure class=\"main-img has-figcaption\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"square\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"1\" data-template=\"Standard Article\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"square\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"HEYZA\" class=\"img\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1000\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442918.png\" width=\"1000\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"inner\"><span class=\"credit\">HEYZA<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"meta\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-07T14:51:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"07 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"7\">7,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"titles\">\n<div class=\"tags\">\n<div class=\"sections\"><a class=\"category vertical - art-photography\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\">Art &amp; Photography<\/a><br \/>\n\/<br \/>\n<a class=\"series\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/dazed-club-spotlight\">Dazed Club Spotlight<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"standard-tag-container\"><a class=\"standard-category\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\">Art &amp; Photography<\/a> \/<br \/>\n<a class=\"standard-series\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/dazed-club-spotlight\">Dazed Club Spotlight<\/a><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"title\"><span>Dance, music and \u2018fantasy realism\u2019 from <span class=\"nowrap\">Dazed Clubbers<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"standfirst\">\n<h2>We love to highlight Dazed Club creatives so much, we do it every month! Meet them here and find out about their upcoming <span class=\"nowrap\">creative projects&#8230;<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-04-07T14:51:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"07 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"7\">7,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-04-07T14:51:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"07 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"7\">7,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"providers\">\n<div class=\"contributors\"><span class=\"contributor\" data-contributor-role=\"Text\"><span class=\"contributor-role\">Text<\/span><a class=\"contributor-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/user\/dazeddigital\">Dazed Digital<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"article-body-container\">\n<div class=\"article-body wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>WILLOW STONE<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"a624b5d4-f50e-4a65-8d8e-b42500cba7d5\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1000\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/3\/1443002.png\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"square\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"1\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"square\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Willow Spotlight\" class=\"img\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/3\/1443002.png\" width=\"1000\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Willow Stone<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>\u201cI\u2019m a drag performer, model, dancer, and muse from London, usually found twirling, flipping, or strutting across a stage! My career began in Manchester, performing at queer raves and venues, spaces where I first found community and came into my trans identity. I\u2019m still tied to the city through my Flygirls sisters, a queer DJ and performance collective touring this year!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cSince moving back to London, I produced my first show, a Transition Fundraiser at the Divine \u2013 a night I\u2019ll forever be proud of. I\u2019m also a cast member of Dakota Schiffer\u2019s <\/span><em><span>Transworld<\/span><\/em><span>, performing alongside some of London\u2019s best trans talent. You may have seen me walking runways across Europe, at fashion weeks, hair shows, or in Charli XCX\u2019s film <\/span><em><span>The Moment<\/span><\/em><span> (spot the <em>Brat<\/em> tattoo). I\u2019m so Julia, I\u2019m everywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cMy work sits between documentation and dreamscape, rooted in emotion and heightened through movement and music. I\u2019m drawn to themes of transness, belonging and becoming, combining vulnerability, softness and celebration. My dance piece <em>23<\/em> embodies this: a release, a surrender, dancing unafraid.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>\u201cWith a background in competitive gymnastics and coaching, my dance style blends acrobatics with freestyle and contemporary movement. I\u2019ve also worked alongside incredible performance artists, including FKA Twigs on her live somatic performance <\/span><em><span>The Eleven<\/span><\/em><span> at Sotheby\u2019s. I\u2019m forever inspired by my queer family. They\u2019ve fostered the environment in which I\u2019ve grown creatively and I wouldn\u2019t be anything without them! Community is what makes life worth living, especially during the scary times marginalised individuals are facing today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cI\u2019m now looking to expand into theatre and film, bringing my drag and energy to new audiences. I want to continue making work that feels authentic, contributes to culture, and showcases the never-ending talents of Miss Willow Stone! I hope to keep spreading my wings, being a visible force for trans people, having fun and looking glam along the way.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>INFINITE POTENTIALITY<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dazed-gallery has-11-images \">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"info\"><span class=\"heading\">Infinite Potentiality: covers <span class=\"nowrap\">and artworks<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"gallery\">\n<div class=\"gallery-thumbs\">\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\/gallery\/36916\/0\/infinite-potentiality-covers-and-artworks\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Eoin Conroy, Time Sheep\" class=\"img\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-0-2100-1400\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442955.png\" width=\"2100\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\/gallery\/36916\/1\/infinite-potentiality-covers-and-artworks\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Imarni Boyer-Nugent - I don_t know if this is what\" class=\"img\" height=\"1414\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-0-2121-1414\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442956.jpg\" width=\"2121\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\/gallery\/36916\/2\/infinite-potentiality-covers-and-artworks\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"IPG001 change ur perspective gerrlll\" class=\"img\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-0-821-547\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442957.png\" width=\"821\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\/gallery\/36916\/3\/infinite-potentiality-covers-and-artworks\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"IPG003 SPIKE by Tyrone Williams\" class=\"img\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-0-1350-900\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442958.png\" width=\"1350\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\/gallery\/36916\/4\/infinite-potentiality-covers-and-artworks\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"IPG004 MOLD by Oscar Rodriguez\" class=\"img\" height=\"1463\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-0-2195-1463\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442959.jpg\" width=\"2195\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\/gallery\/36916\/5\/infinite-potentiality-covers-and-artworks\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"IPG005 DDMMYYYY\" class=\"img\" height=\"1418\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-0-2127-1418\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442960.png\" width=\"2127\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-footer\">Gallery \/ 11 images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>\u201cI\u2019m KC Faulkner and I\u2019m a journalism graduate and English teacher with a particular interest in small publishing and zines. I staunchly believe in the power of physical media in creating both experiences and a long-lasting imprint on the world. My main goal is to lower the barrier of entry into art, creativity and publishing, which is why we charge no upfront fees as a publishing company. This is exactly how <em>Infinite Potentiality<\/em> came about \u2013 the feeling of holding your work in your hands is priceless. The name, truth be told, was inspired by a favourite Machine Girl song of mine, but the phrasing resonates deeply with my cheesy philosophy. You can do it. Never give up. If not you, then who? If not now, then when?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cWe focus mainly on local, independent creatives across the globe &#8211; mainly leaning towards queer and alternative works, but not exclusively. This extends from my personal friend group throughout London, but also brand new friends in Spain, Japan, South Korea, America and beyond. We are creating a supportive community that not only gets work seen but also connects people through our collaborative projects and allows people the freedom to experiment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cWe work closely with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/realcubed\/\">Real\u00b3<\/a>\u00a0who are a creative agency and event runner in London, run by my great friend and VJ Cam Williamson, to create the change and support we want to see in the world, outside of the pre-established circles and institutions that you would have to &#8216;infiltrate&#8217; or &#8216;network&#8217; as we politely refer to it as.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&#8220;We have recently opened up, for the first time, an open publishing request for any artists\/collectives who would like to see their work in print &#8211; we plan to expand into music distribution for small artists and bands this year too! Ultimately, I am bringing to life things that I would buy, filled with incredible art, poetry, photography, illustrations and essays from people I believe in deeply. This is for us, by us, and it will always be this way.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>HEYZA<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"a4c2e4a7-6d0f-4df1-aa80-b42000ff2e88\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1000\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442918.png\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"square\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"1\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"square\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"HEYZA\" class=\"img\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442918.png\" width=\"1000\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">HEYZA<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"src-youtube video-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-youtube\" data-id=\"ijpU6YKwH6s\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen frameborder height=\"422\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ijpU6YKwH6s\" webkitallowfullscreen width=\"750\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"src-youtube video-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-youtube\" data-id=\"38uM7bAs5eg\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen frameborder height=\"422\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/38uM7bAs5eg\" webkitallowfullscreen width=\"750\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-soundcloudtrack\" data-id=\"2280610907\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"soundcloud-embed\" frameborder height=\"166\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/2280610907&amp;show_artwork=true\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>\u201cI\u2019m HEYZA (she\/her), a Jamaican-Indian heritage queer DJ from Birmingham, now based between Bristol and London. I\u2019m a multi-genre selector whose sound gravitates towards techno, electro, footwork, sprinkled with UK Bass. I approach DJing as something rooted in politics, community and belonging. Music has always been a space of cultural safety for me, somewhere I can find refuge in making friends and strengthening relationships. I love the creativity that comes with making people move, because movement is the most revolutionary act.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cI started DJing at 13, heavily influenced by my dad, who was part of the Birmingham grime\/garage collective <em>Midlandz Mafia<\/em>. Growing up around CDJs and booming speakers shaped me early on, but it was at the University of Bristol that my sound really expanded. Joining <em>Bad B!tch Dubz<\/em>, a womxn-led label and collective, and our residency at The Love Inn, played a huge role in shaping my musical ear and confidence. The Bad B\u2019s are my sisters, and that community means everything to my journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cI\u2019m deeply inspired by the history and politics of electronic music, especially Detroit techno and the Black queer communities who created it. It keeps me grounded and reminds me of the core of EDM despite increasing commercialisation and venue closures. <\/span><span>Recently, I\u2019ve released an album called <em>Invisible Woman<\/em> under my rap alias Stargirrl. I also have a new event curated by me, Blak II Future, in the works. My dream b2b\u2019s are with Jossy Mitsu, OK Williams and Nia Archives.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>LUNA LA SIRENA<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>\u201cI\u2019m Luna La Sirena, a Brooklyn-based Indigenous videographer, archivist, and storyteller. I call my style \u2018fantasy realism\u2019 \u2013 a blend of raw memory with dreamy, gritty beauty. My work focuses on documenting and preserving BIPOC and LGBTQAI+ nightlife and community, centering ownership, visibility, and lasting narrative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cI like to say I have been a story teller since birth. I have always been someone with a hyper imagination that struggled with bringing myself down from the clouds but I first picked up a camera when I was 13-years-old and I just never put it back down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cA recurring theme in my work is capturing the essence of moments that disappear as they\u2019re happening. My work preserves the raw, fleeting energy of nightlife while revealing the emotion and identity that exist beneath the surface. I am drawn to the tension between impermanence and memory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cMy influences have stayed with me since I was a teenager. Sofia Coppola was one of the first directors I recognised as an artist in her own right. Watching <em>The Virgin Suicides <\/em>for the first time, I remember thinking, \u2018Holy shit, I\u2019m not alone.\u2019 I\u2019ve always been drawn to her attention to detail, from her carefully chosen scores to her distinct approach to costume and atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cMy creative scene is in Brooklyn wherever the dolls and gays are. Outside of the club, I am either somewhere by water like the beach or river. That\u2019s where the real inspiration comes from. <\/span><span>I always have something in the works, but I prefer to move in silence. You can usually find me running around Paragon as the resident videographer, camera in hand, chasing my next shot. <\/span><span>My dream collab is definitely Lana Del Rey. She has narrated the trajectory of my life and it would just be very full circle. 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class=\"card-latest__img-wrapper\"><span class=\"image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Aria Shahrokhshahi, Wet Ground\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/480\/511-533-1727-1149\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442497.jpg\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-latest__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card-latest__title\">These photos from Ukraine capture the absurdity of life in wartime<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card-latest\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\/article\/70011\/1\/meet-the-curator-and-artists-behind-resurgence-craft-reimagined\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-latest__img-wrapper\"><span class=\"image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ajahee\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/480\/0-0-616-410\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442753.png\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-latest__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card-latest__title\">Meet the curator and artists behind Resurgence: Craft Reimagined<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card-latest\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\/article\/70020\/1\/art-shows-to-leave-the-house-for-april-2026-exhibitions-london-paris-ny\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-latest__img-wrapper\"><span class=\"image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"15-Donna Gottschalk, Myla a\u0300 seize ans, Mission Di\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/480\/0-1-1934-1287\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442788.jpg\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-latest__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card-latest__title\">Art shows to leave the house for in April 2026<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide list-element\">\n<div class=\"scard-latest__section\">\n<div class=\"card-latest__wrapper\"><a class=\"card-latest\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\/article\/70010\/1\/springtime-photo-book-round-up-erotica-helmut-newton-inez-vinoodh\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-latest__img-wrapper\"><span class=\"image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Well Basically Basuco is Coke Mixed with Kerosine.\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/480\/0-2-3000-1995\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442782.jpg\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-latest__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card-latest__title\">8 new photo books for springtime<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card-latest\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\/article\/70017\/1\/5-boundary-pushing-artists-experimenting-tech-zero-10-art-basel-hong-kong\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-latest__img-wrapper\"><span class=\"image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Emi Kusano, Ornament Survival, Nursing the Machine (2026)\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/480\/0-458-1999-1330\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442769.jpeg\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-latest__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card-latest__title\">5 of the most boundary-pushing artists at Art Basel Hong Kong<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card-latest\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\/article\/69993\/1\/most-loved-photo-stories-march-2026-nan-goldin-brianna-capozzi-larry-sultan\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-latest__img-wrapper\"><span class=\"image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Brianna Capozzi, Womanizer \" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/480\/0-2-2013-1338\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/1\/1441516.jpeg\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-latest__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card-latest__title\">The most loved photo stories of March 2026<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide list-element\">\n<div class=\"scard-latest__section\">\n<div class=\"card-latest__wrapper\"><a class=\"card-latest\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\/article\/69955\/1\/whispers-against-my-neck-photo-book-us-youth-culture-chafetz-boulden\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-latest__img-wrapper\"><span class=\"image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whispers Against My Neck\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/480\/0-83-1964-1306\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442234.jpg\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-latest__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card-latest__title\">Whispers Against My Neck: These photos document the chaos of youth<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card-latest\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\/article\/69999\/1\/nadia-lee-cohen-scarlett-carlos-clarke-idea-books-podunk-photo-tokyo-dsm\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-latest__img-wrapper\"><span class=\"image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Podunk \" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/480\/325-224-1180-785\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442622.jpg\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-latest__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card-latest__title\">Podunk: Nadia Lee Cohen and Scarlett Carlos Clarke\u2019s enigmatic new book<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card-latest\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\/article\/69989\/1\/guillaume-bihan-daria-vertilova-photography-danube-portraits-youth-culture\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-latest__img-wrapper\"><span class=\"image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Of Streams and Lighthouses, and In Between\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/480\/0-2-3000-1995\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442561.jpeg\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-latest__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card-latest__title\">This photo series depicts youth culture in summer along the Danube<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsletter-inline\" data-newsletter hidden>\n<div class=\"newsletter-small\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h1 class=\"newsletter-title\">Escape the algorithm! Get The Drop<\/h1>\n<div class=\"meta-row\">\n<p class=\"meta\">Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"confirmation\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<p class=\"confirmation-title\">Thank you. You have been subscribed<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"article-body wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>WILLOW STONE<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"a624b5d4-f50e-4a65-8d8e-b42500cba7d5\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1000\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/3\/1443002.png\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"square\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"1\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"square\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Willow Spotlight\" class=\"img\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/3\/1443002.png\" width=\"1000\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Willow Stone<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>\u201cI\u2019m a drag performer, model, dancer, and muse from London, usually found twirling, flipping, or strutting across a stage! My career began in Manchester, performing at queer raves and venues, spaces where I first found community and came into my trans identity. I\u2019m still tied to the city through my Flygirls sisters, a queer DJ and performance collective touring this year!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cSince moving back to London, I produced my first show, a Transition Fundraiser at the Divine \u2013 a night I\u2019ll forever be proud of. I\u2019m also a cast member of Dakota Schiffer\u2019s <\/span><em><span>Transworld<\/span><\/em><span>, performing alongside some of London\u2019s best trans talent. You may have seen me walking runways across Europe, at fashion weeks, hair shows, or in Charli XCX\u2019s film <\/span><em><span>The Moment<\/span><\/em><span> (spot the <em>Brat<\/em> tattoo). I\u2019m so Julia, I\u2019m everywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cMy work sits between documentation and dreamscape, rooted in emotion and heightened through movement and music. I\u2019m drawn to themes of transness, belonging and becoming, combining vulnerability, softness and celebration. My dance piece <em>23<\/em> embodies this: a release, a surrender, dancing unafraid.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>\u201cWith a background in competitive gymnastics and coaching, my dance style blends acrobatics with freestyle and contemporary movement. I\u2019ve also worked alongside incredible performance artists, including FKA Twigs on her live somatic performance <\/span><em><span>The Eleven<\/span><\/em><span> at Sotheby\u2019s. I\u2019m forever inspired by my queer family. They\u2019ve fostered the environment in which I\u2019ve grown creatively and I wouldn\u2019t be anything without them! Community is what makes life worth living, especially during the scary times marginalised individuals are facing today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cI\u2019m now looking to expand into theatre and film, bringing my drag and energy to new audiences. I want to continue making work that feels authentic, contributes to culture, and showcases the never-ending talents of Miss Willow Stone! I hope to keep spreading my wings, being a visible force for trans people, having fun and looking glam along the way.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>INFINITE POTENTIALITY<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dazed-gallery has-11-images \">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"info\"><span class=\"heading\">Infinite Potentiality: covers <span class=\"nowrap\">and artworks<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"gallery\">\n<div class=\"gallery-thumbs\">\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\/gallery\/36916\/0\/infinite-potentiality-covers-and-artworks\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Eoin Conroy, Time Sheep\" class=\"img\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-0-2100-1400\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442955.png\" width=\"2100\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\/gallery\/36916\/1\/infinite-potentiality-covers-and-artworks\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Imarni Boyer-Nugent - I don_t know if this is what\" class=\"img\" height=\"1414\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-0-2121-1414\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442956.jpg\" width=\"2121\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\/gallery\/36916\/2\/infinite-potentiality-covers-and-artworks\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"IPG001 change ur perspective gerrlll\" class=\"img\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-0-821-547\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442957.png\" width=\"821\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\/gallery\/36916\/3\/infinite-potentiality-covers-and-artworks\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"IPG003 SPIKE by Tyrone Williams\" class=\"img\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-0-1350-900\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442958.png\" width=\"1350\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\/gallery\/36916\/4\/infinite-potentiality-covers-and-artworks\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"IPG004 MOLD by Oscar Rodriguez\" class=\"img\" height=\"1463\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-0-2195-1463\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442959.jpg\" width=\"2195\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/art-photography\/gallery\/36916\/5\/infinite-potentiality-covers-and-artworks\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"landscape\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"IPG005 DDMMYYYY\" class=\"img\" height=\"1418\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/320\/0-0-2127-1418\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442960.png\" width=\"2127\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-footer\">Gallery \/ 11 images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>\u201cI\u2019m KC Faulkner and I\u2019m a journalism graduate and English teacher with a particular interest in small publishing and zines. I staunchly believe in the power of physical media in creating both experiences and a long-lasting imprint on the world. My main goal is to lower the barrier of entry into art, creativity and publishing, which is why we charge no upfront fees as a publishing company. This is exactly how <em>Infinite Potentiality<\/em> came about \u2013 the feeling of holding your work in your hands is priceless. The name, truth be told, was inspired by a favourite Machine Girl song of mine, but the phrasing resonates deeply with my cheesy philosophy. You can do it. Never give up. If not you, then who? If not now, then when?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cWe focus mainly on local, independent creatives across the globe &#8211; mainly leaning towards queer and alternative works, but not exclusively. This extends from my personal friend group throughout London, but also brand new friends in Spain, Japan, South Korea, America and beyond. We are creating a supportive community that not only gets work seen but also connects people through our collaborative projects and allows people the freedom to experiment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cWe work closely with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/realcubed\/\">Real\u00b3<\/a>\u00a0who are a creative agency and event runner in London, run by my great friend and VJ Cam Williamson, to create the change and support we want to see in the world, outside of the pre-established circles and institutions that you would have to &#8216;infiltrate&#8217; or &#8216;network&#8217; as we politely refer to it as.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&#8220;We have recently opened up, for the first time, an open publishing request for any artists\/collectives who would like to see their work in print &#8211; we plan to expand into music distribution for small artists and bands this year too! Ultimately, I am bringing to life things that I would buy, filled with incredible art, poetry, photography, illustrations and essays from people I believe in deeply. This is for us, by us, and it will always be this way.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>HEYZA<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"a4c2e4a7-6d0f-4df1-aa80-b42000ff2e88\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1000\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442918.png\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"square\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"1\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"square\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"HEYZA\" class=\"img\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442918.png\" width=\"1000\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">HEYZA<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"src-youtube video-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-youtube\" data-id=\"ijpU6YKwH6s\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen frameborder height=\"422\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ijpU6YKwH6s\" webkitallowfullscreen width=\"750\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"src-youtube video-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-youtube\" data-id=\"38uM7bAs5eg\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen frameborder height=\"422\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/38uM7bAs5eg\" webkitallowfullscreen width=\"750\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-soundcloudtrack\" data-id=\"2280610907\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"soundcloud-embed\" frameborder height=\"166\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/2280610907&amp;show_artwork=true\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>\u201cI\u2019m HEYZA (she\/her), a Jamaican-Indian heritage queer DJ from Birmingham, now based between Bristol and London. I\u2019m a multi-genre selector whose sound gravitates towards techno, electro, footwork, sprinkled with UK Bass. I approach DJing as something rooted in politics, community and belonging. Music has always been a space of cultural safety for me, somewhere I can find refuge in making friends and strengthening relationships. I love the creativity that comes with making people move, because movement is the most revolutionary act.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cI started DJing at 13, heavily influenced by my dad, who was part of the Birmingham grime\/garage collective <em>Midlandz Mafia<\/em>. Growing up around CDJs and booming speakers shaped me early on, but it was at the University of Bristol that my sound really expanded. Joining <em>Bad B!tch Dubz<\/em>, a womxn-led label and collective, and our residency at The Love Inn, played a huge role in shaping my musical ear and confidence. The Bad B\u2019s are my sisters, and that community means everything to my journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cI\u2019m deeply inspired by the history and politics of electronic music, especially Detroit techno and the Black queer communities who created it. It keeps me grounded and reminds me of the core of EDM despite increasing commercialisation and venue closures. <\/span><span>Recently, I\u2019ve released an album called <em>Invisible Woman<\/em> under my rap alias Stargirrl. I also have a new event curated by me, Blak II Future, in the works. My dream b2b\u2019s are with Jossy Mitsu, OK Williams and Nia Archives.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<h1>LUNA LA SIRENA<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>\u201cI\u2019m Luna La Sirena, a Brooklyn-based Indigenous videographer, archivist, and storyteller. I call my style \u2018fantasy realism\u2019 \u2013 a blend of raw memory with dreamy, gritty beauty. My work focuses on documenting and preserving BIPOC and LGBTQAI+ nightlife and community, centering ownership, visibility, and lasting narrative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cI like to say I have been a story teller since birth. I have always been someone with a hyper imagination that struggled with bringing myself down from the clouds but I first picked up a camera when I was 13-years-old and I just never put it back down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cA recurring theme in my work is capturing the essence of moments that disappear as they\u2019re happening. My work preserves the raw, fleeting energy of nightlife while revealing the emotion and identity that exist beneath the surface. I am drawn to the tension between impermanence and memory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cMy influences have stayed with me since I was a teenager. Sofia Coppola was one of the first directors I recognised as an artist in her own right. Watching <em>The Virgin Suicides <\/em>for the first time, I remember thinking, \u2018Holy shit, I\u2019m not alone.\u2019 I\u2019ve always been drawn to her attention to detail, from her carefully chosen scores to her distinct approach to costume and atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cMy creative scene is in Brooklyn wherever the dolls and gays are. Outside of the club, I am either somewhere by water like the beach or river. That\u2019s where the real inspiration comes from. <\/span><span>I always have something in the works, but I prefer to move in silence. You can usually find me running around Paragon as the resident videographer, camera in hand, chasing my next shot. <\/span><span>My dream collab is definitely Lana Del Rey. She has narrated the trajectory of my life and it would just be very full circle. 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