1. What inspired your art for this issue?  

My art is almost always inspired by what I’m listening to when I make it which is fitting for this issue haha. I was listening to a lot of Vocaloid while doing the cover and less digital sounding music when I did the contents. The centrefold is inspired by people I want to explode with my mind. 

2. What software did you use for this issue’s art?

I use Procreate for all of my digital art 🙂

3. Thoughts on AI art?

As someone who’s very passionate about what I create, I feel like it’d be wrong to support the use of something that works off of stealing others’ work. Art has to be the most accessible hobby known to man. You can make art with practically anything. I’ve heard people use the argument to justify AI art that it’s more accessible to those who may not have the materials, but I believe if you truly want to make art, no matter what your limitations may be or what your materials are, you will find a way to do so.

4. Best TØP deep cut from middle school?

I loooove Regional at Best still, and I think about the song Anathema often. (I’m banned from AUX in every car)

5. Best cigarette brand to smoke on the high school field?

Holiday Reds 4ever <3 <3 <3 

6. What does your process look like when creating art?

Shrimp posture, cup of tea equipped and multiple hours of crashing out.

8. Any projects in the works?

Currently I’m just trying to get some photography work or some commissions, but I’m planning to start printing clothes and help my music friends with getting some merch out.

9. Favourite style of art/design?

I really like the low poly models a lot of people are making at the moment (like the old video game type of graphics), and also anime art styles are always a fave of mine. I like stuff that has a mix of cute and grungy aspects to it.

10. Fave drain gang member?

Basic picks but Bladee and Thaiboy Digital teehee.