Sofia Carson on ‘My Oxford Year,’ Producing Hits for Netflix, and Upcoming New Music

It’s already her third movie in less than a year, but Sofia Carson is just as enthusiastic as ever. “It’s going on 10 years of me doing this, which is…

With a New Pop Record—and New California Lifestyle—Indigo De Souza Finds Clarity

From their first blind session together in a Los Angeles studio, Kozel and De Souza found their collaborative spark. The musician, known for her exhilarating, earnest indie sound, had been…

African Designers to be Focus of First Fashion Show at Festival in Rwanda

The combination of sports, music and fashion is a winning combination with fans and brands alike, and now the Giants of Africa Festival is tapping into that zeal with its…

Live Forever: An Oasis Superfan Goes All-In on Noel, Liam, Britpop, Nostalgia, and the Almighty Reunion Tour

This time around, I wore an electronic sleep-inducing band on my head to monitor the length and quality of my sleep in the days leading up to the show. I…

I Loved Stevie Nicks‘s “Silver Springs” for Years—Then a Breakup Made Me Actually Understand It

I was entranced by the song from my first listen as a teenager. But it was a decade before I finally, truly understood it. At 26, I found myself reliving…

Fashion Designer Charlene Hyman Dies at 68

Funeral services were held earlier this month for fashion designer Charlene Hyman, who counted Grammy winner Patti LaBelle and Grace Jones among other clients. Hyman, 68, died peacefully on June…

Avalon Is the Cult LA Musician Crafting Indie-Pop Bangers—and Building Her Own ‘High-Femme Fantasy’ World

The end result? Six slick, stylish, and deliciously moody tracks that explore the shadowy corners of desire, fame, and sexuality. There’s the wildly catchy opener “Harder to Reach Than God,”…

‘I’m Just Ready to Turn Up’: Sudan Archives’ Upcoming Album ‘The BPM’ Is Her Biggest, Boldest Statement Yet

There’s also the fact that—unlike with Natural Brown Prom Queen, which featured an eclectic roster of collaborators—Parks worked solely with her sister, a cousin from Detroit, and one of her…

Levi Evans, Son of U2’s The Edge, on His Solo Music Career

“My musical journey has been quite eclectic,” admits Levi Evans. The 25-year-old, who is now making a name for himself as an indie rock solo artist, initially wanted to be…

Nashville’s Conrad Hotel Is Perfect For Music Lovers Seeking Luxury

Room Key is TZR’s definitive guide to the world’s most exclusive stays. From private island resorts to design-forward urban escapes, each feature offers an insider’s look at the properties redefining…