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Caroline Polachek interviewed by A. G. COOK

Despite the universal pause that many industries have been forced to take this year, Polachek has shown no signs of slowing down. Despite the universal pause that many industries have been forced to take this year, Polachek has shown no signs of slowing down.

October 23, 2020 October 23, 2020 1 reaction

Think Piece: Let's Evolve The Face of Queer Activism

Prishita Maheshwari-Aplin writes on why mainstream LGBTIQA+ activism must evolve more actively, radically, and at a faster pace to shift focus away from homonormativity… Prishita Maheshwari-Aplin writes on why mainstream LGBTIQA+ activism must evolve more actively, radically, and at a faster pace to shift focus away from homonormativity…

October 16, 2020 October 16, 2020 1 reaction

Mowalola & Odunsi Cover Editorial

This week, we're treating our members to a sneak peek of our upcoming cover story of Mowalola and Odunsi (The Engine) by photographer Aidan Zamiri. This week, we're treating our members to a sneak peek of our upcoming cover story of Mowalola and Odunsi (The Engine) by photographer Aidan Zamiri.

October 10, 2020 October 10, 2020 2 reactions

October Digital Cover: LOLA on Mysticism and the Power of…

In a utopian world where FKA Twigs and BANKS could gift us with their intergalactic love child, it might somewhat resemble celestial alternative R&B goddess LOLA. In a utopian world where FKA Twigs and BANKS could gift us with their intergalactic love child, it might somewhat resemble celestial alternative R&B goddess LOLA.

October 2, 2020 October 2, 2020 1 reaction

Cover Story: Rebecca Black interviews Dorian Electra

Rebecca Black sits down with Dorian Electra to discuss the ins and outs of their second project, My Agenda, their collab track with Rebecca Black, internet culture,… Rebecca Black sits down with Dorian Electra to discuss the ins and outs of their second project, My Agenda, their collab track with Rebecca Black, internet culture,…

September 25, 2020 September 25, 2020 1 reaction

Reminder: Claim your free pre-order of BRICKS issue 8!

Valid for Print Supporters only, please use the email address you signed up with to redeem. Click below to get your code. Valid for Print Supporters only, please use the email address you signed up with to redeem. Click below to get your code.

September 21, 2020 September 21, 2020 1 reaction

Meet Our Issue 8 Covers Stars

As a BRICKS Community Member — you get the first look of our covers and now have early access to pre-order your copy! As a BRICKS Print Supporter, you can now access… As a BRICKS Community Member — you get the first look of our covers and now have early access to pre-order your copy! As a BRICKS Print Supporter, you can now access…

September 18, 2020 September 18, 2020 2 reactions

Editor updates: BRICKS issue #8 is almost here!

Our community members will be the first to get their hands on copies, so here's a sneak peek on what to expect! Our community members will be the first to get their hands on copies, so here's a sneak peek on what to expect!

September 11, 2020 September 11, 2020 1 reaction

How to: Make Your Own Herbal Smoke Cleanses at Home

Discover the powerful, medicinal practice of burning herbs in ritual to spiritually cleanse your space, protect yourself from negative energy, lift your mood, and heal… Discover the powerful, medicinal practice of burning herbs in ritual to spiritually cleanse your space, protect yourself from negative energy, lift your mood, and heal…

September 4, 2020 September 4, 2020 3 reactions

August Recommendations with Digital Editor Madeline Reid

This week our Digital Editor Madeline Reid shares her recommendations on what she has been watching, listening to and reading over the month of August. This week our Digital Editor Madeline Reid shares her recommendations on what she has been watching, listening to and reading over the month of August.

August 28, 2020 August 28, 2020 2 reactions

Learn about CBD Beauty + 25% off Ohana plant-based products

With thanks to our friends at Ohana beauty, this weekend, all subscribed BRICKS community members receive 25% discount to use across their range! This week, learn more… With thanks to our friends at Ohana beauty, this weekend, all subscribed BRICKS community members receive 25% discount to use across their range! This week, learn more…

August 21, 2020 August 21, 2020 1 reaction

This week, we're dedicating our newsletter to supporting the people of…

Lebanon still needs our help. BRICKS writer Iman K compiles a list of NGOs, organisations and individuals who are raising funds and working on the ground to help rebuild… Lebanon still needs our help. BRICKS writer Iman K compiles a list of NGOs, organisations and individuals who are raising funds and working on the ground to help rebuild…

August 14, 2020 August 14, 2020 1 reaction

Digital copy of BRICKS #6, The Body Issue

BRICKS 6th issue celebrates our individual journeys of self-love and discovery — aiming to shed society’s stigmas attached to the human body and identity. This print… BRICKS 6th issue celebrates our individual journeys of self-love and discovery — aiming to shed society’s stigmas attached to the human body and identity. This print…

August 7, 2020 August 7, 2020 1 reaction

July Digital Cover: JoJo on Being Alone, Self-discovery & Owning Your…

BRICKS Editor Tori West chats to JoJo on the importance of growth, self-development and her hopes and dreams beyond a COVID-19 world following the release of her fourth… BRICKS Editor Tori West chats to JoJo on the importance of growth, self-development and her hopes and dreams beyond a COVID-19 world following the release of her fourth…

July 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 1 reaction

Meet Members of Our Creative Community

From activists, image-makers and DJs, join us as we meet members of our creative network that make BRICKS what it is as a publication. From activists, image-makers and DJs, join us as we meet members of our creative network that make BRICKS what it is as a publication.

July 24, 2020 July 24, 2020 1 reaction

Learning to love our bodies with 'Are We Nearly Bare Yet?'

We revisit our interview with artist Louisa Foley from BRICKS #6, 'The Body Issue' by Aurore Kaddachi. Print Supporters who also requested their free poster of Sasha… We revisit our interview with artist Louisa Foley from BRICKS #6, 'The Body Issue' by Aurore Kaddachi. Print Supporters who also requested their free poster of Sasha…

July 17, 2020 July 17, 2020 1 reaction

BRICKS Tips on Starting a Print

Our editor shares her advice on how to set up a print! Our editor shares her advice on how to set up a print!

July 10, 2020 July 10, 2020 2 reactions

Reflections and updates from our Editor, Tori West

Updates on BRICKS, Community Membership and how to be involved in future commissioned content during lockdown. Updates on BRICKS, Community Membership and how to be involved in future commissioned content during lockdown.

July 3, 2020 July 3, 2020 2 reactions

Unseen images of our shoot with cake-sitter Lindsay Dye by Lula Hyers

‘Cake-sitting,’ the expression might conjure up some confusing visuals, but it’s within this word that two industries collide – sex work and art. Artist and Cam Girl… ‘Cake-sitting,’ the expression might conjure up some confusing visuals, but it’s within this word that two industries collide – sex work and art. Artist and Cam Girl…

June 26, 2020 June 26, 2020 1 reaction

Print supporters: Here's a free Sasha Velour 'The Three Graces' A2…

This offer applies to active Print Supporter members only! This offer applies to active Print Supporter members only!

June 26, 2020 June 26, 2020

Digital copy of BRICKS #5, The Future Issue

For volume five, we investigated the issues affecting a global generation. From period poverty to sexual harassment, from the NHS crisis to acknowledging mental health in… For volume five, we investigated the issues affecting a global generation. From period poverty to sexual harassment, from the NHS crisis to acknowledging mental health in…

June 19, 2020 June 19, 2020

Print Archive: Meet Illustrator Frances Cannon

Frances Cannon is the queer illustrator celebrating the body and sexuality through her artwork and wants everyone on Instagram to join in too. Frances Cannon is the queer illustrator celebrating the body and sexuality through her artwork and wants everyone on Instagram to join in too.

June 12, 2020 June 12, 2020

This week, we're donating your community newsletter fee to Black Lives…

Today's BRICKS members newsletter, which usually features exclusive or early bird content, is being replaced with resources of education and allyship collated by our team… Today's BRICKS members newsletter, which usually features exclusive or early bird content, is being replaced with resources of education and allyship collated by our team…

June 5, 2020 June 5, 2020 1 reaction

Here's the first look of our special June 2020 BRICKS Voices cover

Our 12 cover stars have also made an exclusive, ultimate queer playlist in celebration of its release! Our 12 cover stars have also made an exclusive, ultimate queer playlist in celebration of its release!

May 29, 2020 May 29, 2020 1 reaction

Archive: Getting to Know Munroe Bergdorf

Read our cover interview with Munroe Bergdorf from our sold-out BRICKS #5, The Future Issue, 2018. Read our cover interview with Munroe Bergdorf from our sold-out BRICKS #5, The Future Issue, 2018.

May 22, 2020 May 22, 2020

Interview: Meet Drag Kid Desmond is Amazing

Taken from our print archive, we publish our Issue 5 cover story interview with Desmond is Amazing for the first time online. Taken from our print archive, we publish our Issue 5 cover story interview with Desmond is Amazing for the first time online.

May 15, 2020 May 15, 2020

BRICKS Podcast: Allie X interviews Sasha Velour (part.1)

In the first instalment of this special two-part launch episode, Allie X interviews Sasha Velour over the phone to discuss the many faces of beauty, the parallels between… In the first instalment of this special two-part launch episode, Allie X interviews Sasha Velour over the phone to discuss the many faces of beauty, the parallels between…

May 8, 2020 May 8, 2020 Contains audio

BRICKS #2, Voices Cover Interview with Tamsin Blanchard

Our May digital cover interview is with Fashion Revolution and Fashion Open Studio's Tamsin Blanchard. 2020 has presented the world with a challenging yet unique moment… Our May digital cover interview is with Fashion Revolution and Fashion Open Studio's Tamsin Blanchard. 2020 has presented the world with a challenging yet unique moment…

May 1, 2020 May 1, 2020

BRICKS, The Stay at Home Edition Colouring Book

We've made a printable colouring book for you with members of our creative community! We've made a printable colouring book for you with members of our creative community!

April 24, 2020 April 24, 2020

Thank you for becoming a BRICKS Community member!

Here's a special treat for you this Friday! Here's a special treat for you this Friday!

April 17, 2020 April 17, 2020