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Satire – The Struggle to Survive
There is a man in a tailored Valentino suit walking around Hell’s Kitchen, disposing of bodies. He kills over business cards and listens to “Walking On Sunshine” on his way to work. One reader sees this narration as an aspirational, “how-to-be” sigma icon guide. To another, it is nothing more than a ...
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Terry Golden – Digital Workflow, Songwriting & The Road Ahead
Funktasy Magazine Exclusive Interview presents our one-on-one sit-down with Terry Golden, the Danish electronic artist known for his melody-driven sound, blending elements of melodic techno, ...
Joe Hicks – New Album, Writing Process & Life on the Road
In the wake of his latest album, Before It Gets Dark, English Indie musician Joe Hicks has agreed to sit down with Funktasy to discuss the singles already released, such ...
Boy In Space – Career, Songwriting & His Next Chapter
Funktasy Magazine Exclusive Interview presents our one-on-one sit-down with Boy In Space, the Swedish pop visionary known for his atmospheric production, deeply personal songwriting and ...
Hypaton – Dentistry, EDM & David Guetta Mentorship
Funktasy Magazine Exclusive Interview presents our one-on-one sit-down with Hypaton, the fast-rising EDM phenom redefining 90s nostalgia through modern piano-driven house. We sat down to ...
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Paris Fashion Week 2026 Highlights
Paris Fashion Week 2026 showcased the designs for the upcoming A/W season. Paris Fashion Week was the final in a long line of shows in New York, London and Milan. ...
Atelier – The Art of Wearing Art
In a rapidly evolving creative landscape, the boundary between studio and runway is dissolving. Fashion is no longer just about clothing – it’s becoming a living canvas. Welcome to the ...
American Love Story Sparks a 90s Minimalism Revival
Ryan Murphy’s new show American Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette is a fictionalized retelling of the infamous 90s New York City couple that met their tragic ...
Olivia Dean vs Addison Rae – Minimal vs Maximal Aesthetic Divide
Pop culture can be defined by the push and pull of competing trends within each era. You are either drawn to the charm of emotive ballads or the magnetism of ...
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Satire – The Struggle to Survive
There is a man in a tailored Valentino suit walking around Hell’s Kitchen, disposing of bodies. He kills over business cards and listens to “Walking On Sunshine” on his way ...
Joe Hicks – New Album, Writing Process & Life on the Road
In the wake of his latest album, Before It Gets Dark, English Indie musician Joe Hicks has agreed to sit down with Funktasy to discuss the singles already released, such ...
Top 10 Most Influential Women of 2026
From the bright lights of sports arenas and concert stages to the halls of power, women have been at the forefront of cultural influence in the last 12 months. In ...
Black History Month – Reflections on 100 Years of Celebrations
This February marks the 100th annual Black History Month. The first conception of Black History Month was in 1925 by highly influential African American historian and founder of the Association ...
Pop Music →
Olivia Dean vs Addison Rae – Minimal vs Maximal Aesthetic Divide
Pop culture can be defined by the push and pull of competing trends within each era. You are either drawn to the charm of emotive ballads or the magnetism of ...
Sustainability Unpacked Part 7 – Sustainable Music and the Rise of Climate Activism in Modern Music
This article is a part of Funktasy’s Sustainability Unpacked series, where we tackle all sides of the sustainability discourse within music, fashion and lifestyle. Climate change used to sound like ...
Boy In Space – Career, Songwriting & His Next Chapter
Funktasy Magazine Exclusive Interview presents our one-on-one sit-down with Boy In Space, the Swedish pop visionary known for his atmospheric production, deeply personal songwriting and ...
Harry Styles Steps Back Into the Spotlight
Making his start on season seven of The X Factor UK in 2010, British musician Harry Styles has since risen to A-list stardom. After spending so much time in the ...
Dance, EDM, House →
Terry Golden – Digital Workflow, Songwriting & The Road Ahead
Funktasy Magazine Exclusive Interview presents our one-on-one sit-down with Terry Golden, the Danish electronic artist known for his melody-driven sound, blending elements of melodic techno, ...
Top 10 Techno DJs of 2026
In the early-to-mid ‘80s, the musical trio The Belleville Three pioneered a new genre of music: Techno. An experimental sound coming from Detroit’s underground music scene, the genre was heavily ...
Hypaton – Dentistry, EDM & David Guetta Mentorship
Funktasy Magazine Exclusive Interview presents our one-on-one sit-down with Hypaton, the fast-rising EDM phenom redefining 90s nostalgia through modern piano-driven house. We sat down to ...
Top 10 EDM DJs of 2026
The world of electronic dance music, or EDM, is driven by artists who know how to turn a beat into a full‑body experience. The sounds of these DJs dominate festival ...
Urban, Hip Hop, R&B →
D’Angelo – The Soulful Legacy of a Neo-Soul Pioneer
The world lost one of its most soulful voices on October 14th, 2025, when D’Angelo (Micheal Eugene Archer) passed away at the age of 51 after a private battle with ...
The U.S. vs U.K. Debate – Which Nation has Better Rappers?
A couple of weeks ago, on July 3, Skepta sparked a new debate in the international hip-hop community: who would win in a lineup of UK vs. US rappers? ...
The Evolution of Hip-Hop Fashion – Part III – 2010s & Beyond
Let’s follow on from our previous pieces, “The Evolution of Hip Hop Fashion Pt. 1” and “Pt. 2”, both exploring the 80s-90s and the 2000s. The 2010s and onward ...
Cardi B – The Best Songs To Get You Hyped For Am I The Drama?
Miss B is finally back. After years of waiting, Cardi B has recently announced her long-awaited sophomore album, Am I The Drama?. She dropped the news of her first album ...
Concerts, Clubs & Festivals →
Skyline Festival – Four Stages, Underground Energy and Global Talent
Skyline Festival, produced by Insomniac’s Factory 93, returned for its fifth anniversary Feb. 28 and March 1, taking place for the first time at Ace Mission Studios in the heart ...
The Super Bowl Didn’t Translate and Bad Bunny Didn’t Care
When Bad Bunny stepped onto the Super Bowl halftime stage on February 8th, 2026, the tone was set immediately. Spanish led the performance without any hesitation. The music moved fast, ...
Beyond the Music – The Modern Concert as an Artist’s Brand
Live performance has always been the heart of music. There is no better feeling for fans than to watch a sonic or lyrical genius work their magic in real time. ...
Top 10 Music Festivals of the Fall Season
While this year’s live music scene is coming to an end with the cold seasons up ahead, the music festival scene is just warming up. Proving once again that the ...
Music Business →
Sustainability Unpacked Part 7 – Sustainable Music and the Rise of Climate Activism in Modern Music
This article is a part of Funktasy’s Sustainability Unpacked series, where we tackle all sides of the sustainability discourse within music, fashion and lifestyle. Climate change used to sound like ...
Charlotte de Witte on Techno, Creativity & Global Community
Charlotte de Witte released her debut album, Charlotte de Witte, recently, and she calls it her “most selfish” project yet. De Witte says she made choices for some of the ...
When Rock ‘n’ Roll Legends Won’t Let Go
The legendary rock band The Rolling Stones is back at it again, teasing rumours about another album release in their six-decade discography. Guitarist Ronnie Wood has all but confirmed that ...
Beyond the Music – The Modern Concert as an Artist’s Brand
Live performance has always been the heart of music. There is no better feeling for fans than to watch a sonic or lyrical genius work their magic in real time. ...
Music Gear & Tech →
Satire – The Struggle to Survive
There is a man in a tailored Valentino suit walking around Hell’s Kitchen, disposing of bodies. He kills over business cards and listens to “Walking On Sunshine” on his way ...
Paris Fashion Week 2026 Highlights
Paris Fashion Week 2026 showcased the designs for the upcoming A/W season. Paris Fashion Week was the final in a long line of shows in New York, London and Milan. ...
Terry Golden – Digital Workflow, Songwriting & The Road Ahead
Funktasy Magazine Exclusive Interview presents our one-on-one sit-down with Terry Golden, the Danish electronic artist known for his melody-driven sound, blending elements of melodic techno, ...
Top 10 Techno DJs of 2026
In the early-to-mid ‘80s, the musical trio The Belleville Three pioneered a new genre of music: Techno. An experimental sound coming from Detroit’s underground music scene, the genre was heavily ...
Music Reviews →
MC Mario & Natalia Popovska – IntoXicated (PAYSON Remix)
MC Mario has once again dropped a banger of a song, titled “IntoXicated” with the label Tycoon Music. “IntoXicated” is a classic dance hall track and will quickly become a ...
Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish Explores Vulnerability
Hit Me Hard and Soft is the third studio album by Billie Eilish, released on May 17, 2024, and has marked a prominent chapter in her musical odyssey. Collaborating once ...
Atavista – Childish Gambino, Childish No More
Atavista is Donald Glover's new album. Glover, Whose stage name is Childish Gambino, has also announced a new tour to go along with his album. The Grammy, Golden Globe and ...
The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD) – A Return To What Taylor Swift Does Best, Love, Loss, And Revenge
Taylor Swift released her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD), to the delight of many Swiftie fans. In The Tortured Poets Department, Swift found immediate success with her ...
