The 5 Best Tracks From April 2026
Dazed’s April 2026 roundup spotlights five standout tracks from emerging and established artists, ranging from H.LLS’s alt‑dance RnB single “GUERILLAZ FEAT. LUCY PARK” to Loukeman’s lo‑fi‑laden “TO THE SKY.” The list features fresh voices like Swedish pop‑EDM hybrid Jalda, Canadian dream‑pop singer Sophia Stel’s A24‑label debut, and Brighton’s genre‑bending Rian Brazil. While headline names such as Tyla and M.I.A. were scarce, the selections underscore a shift toward underground talent and genre‑blending production. The article also links to a full playlist for deeper listening.
Building a Cyberdeck Is the Most Rebellious Thing You Can Do Right Now
A growing DIY movement is reviving the cyberdeck—custom, portable computers built from single‑board computers like Raspberry Pi, repurposed screens, keyboards, and second‑hand parts. Creators such as Tru Narla and Annike Tan showcase how these devices can store movies, music, maps and even games...
Designer Sofía Abadi Is Creating a Hyper-Femme World
Argentinian designer Sofia Abadi, 28, is building a hyper‑femme aesthetic that blends nostalgic sleep‑over vibes with bold, playful silhouettes. Her Instagram‑driven cult following has turned her Buenos Aires studio into a launchpad for limited‑run collections that sell out within hours....
This Dutch Designer’s ‘Gay Fantasy’ Is Full of Farmers, Pirates and Sailors
Dutch designer Yorick Westerkamp turned a two‑year illness into a creative catalyst, assembling a new collection from the clothes already in his closet. The "gay fantasy" line fuses farmers, pirates, sailors and other archetypes into patchwork garments that celebrate queer...
A Deep Dive Into the Fan-Led SOPHIE Archive Project
The fan‑led SOPHIE Archive project has mobilized a global community to collect, digitize, and preserve the late producer’s music, visual art, and production notes. Originating after SOPHIE’s 2015 Samsung Galaxy S6 commercial, the effort now hosts thousands of unreleased tracks,...
Airmaxxing with Singer-Songwriter Simone Ruth
DC‑born singer‑songwriter Simone Ruth, 26, has expanded from music to fashion by fronting Nike’s Spring Air Max campaign, produced with Dazed Studio. She recently released the genre‑defying single “Priceless” and runs the independent label Global Crisis, aimed at a more...
Rosalía Is My Religion: Sacred Street Style From Lux Tour Barcelona
Spanish pop star Rosalía’s 2025 Lux World Tour in Barcelona showcased a dramatic shift from the leather‑heavy aesthetic of her Motomami era to a sacral street‑style inspired by religious iconography. The concert’s visual narrative featured white robes, crucifix accessories, and...
What Went Down at the Guess Coachella Afters
Guess partnered with Coachella to host a series of high‑energy after‑parties in 2026, featuring a live set by rising star Pink Pantheress. The brand transformed the desert venue with immersive fashion installations that debuted its new summer collection. Over 125,000...
A Trip Inside Toronto’s Thriving Art Scene
Toronto’s art scene is flourishing, with the Drake Hotel turning a boutique stay into an immersive gallery and Queen Street West serving as a creative hub. The city’s West End, dubbed “Queer Street West,” hosts vibrant queer‑focused events and the...
Lonely Crowds: The Debut Novel that Became a Cult Literary Obsession
Stephanie Wambugu’s debut novel *Lonely Crowds* hit U.S. shelves in July and is launching in the UK this week, quickly becoming a cult favourite among queer literary circles. The period piece follows Black queer friends Ruth and Maria navigating 1980s‑1990s...
5 Photographers Redefining Womanhood in the Middle East
The Middle East Archive, founded by curator Romaisa Baddar, has issued its eighth publication, shifting from domestic interiors to a deep dive on women’s evolving definitions of femininity. Titled “Al Nisa,” the book spotlights five photographers—Myriam Boulos, Rania Matar, Farah Al Qasimi,...
Revisit This 20-Year-Old Margiela Shoot From Dazed’s March 2006 Issue
Dazed’s Archive Pull revisits a landmark Maison Martin Margiela editorial from its March 2006 issue, featuring conceptual artists Gillian Wearing, Alexis Marguerite Teplin, Goshka Macuga and the Wilson twins. The shoot captured the brand’s deconstructionist Spring/Summer 2006 aesthetic with sixteen striking images....
Swedish House Mafia Unpack Their Miami Ultra Festival Mega-Set
Swedish House Mafia headlined Ultra Miami with a block‑party mega‑set that swapped DJs every ten minutes, featuring legends like Armand van Helden, Afrojack and rising talent such as MPH. The performance paid tribute to Avicii and highlighted the trio’s desire to collaborate...
Slava Mogutin’s Photos Explore Desire, Vulnerability, Sex and Power
Photographer Slava Mogutin’s new retrospective, *Analog Human Studies*, opens at the Bob Mizer Museum, showcasing 25 years of analog work that confronts desire, vulnerability, sex and power. Mogutin insists his art is never safe, decorative, or apolitical, using provocative imagery...
K-Pop Has an AI Problem
AI‑generated K‑pop trio GLXE debuted using Suno’s generative music platform, delivering fully synthetic vocals and videos without traditional idol marketing. Major Korean labels are now integrating AI into songwriting, video production, and talent scouting, positioning AI as a cost‑saving tool...