"Certain lyrics I listen to help me get through tough times because I don’t feel like I’m alone when I’m going through it. I think about this when I write mine because I want to help people with my music."

Exclusive mix by our friend MIXMARKIE (Soho House, Wolf & Crane Little Tokyo) for SUSPEND Magazine

"The time signature presents a rhythm which appears to cycle too quickly, causing the anchoring percussion to constantly fall behind and shift between on-beats and off-beats. The next verse (or the next day) comes too soon for the listener to keep up or do anything about it." – SEBAS

Childish Gambino, Wolf + Rothstein and Microsoft held an intimate panel discussion on their collaboration as well as provided further insight on the unique PHAROS VR experience 

Last night Alexander Spit did what most would find to be the unthinkable: He recorded an entire album, titled “Alive At Virgil Normal,” in one day (10 hours to be exact); Ryuta Hironaga hosts "Lost in L.A." photo exhibition at Virgil Normal. 

"The song "Bullshit" is about being fully you and not letting the bullshit of the world try to change who you are." – Daye Jack

 WeTransfer hosted a jam packed lineup inviting world-renowned DJ and producer Gilles Peterson (BBC’s Radio 1) to curate a one-night party at the majestic Theatre at Ace Hotel. We caught up with WeTransfer U.S.A. President, Damien Bradfield following the sold out event.

The six members of The Filharmonic stopped by the SUSPEND studio in Downtown Los Angeles to perform an acapella version of 'Love Yourself' 

After a mad rush home and a Jamaican Mojito digested (I may have met a friend briefly before I met Giggs, I’m sorry!) I was ready to see the self-confessed hardest talking rapper in the UK industry.

Hayley Kiyoko, who SUSPEND readers will remember from the cover of ISSUE 05, has just released her label debut EP titled ‘Citrine’. 

SUSPEND Magazine premieres the third installment of 10 Minute Tuesdays presented by DJ Osh Kosh with Westside5ive of The Hundreds. 

All Def Digital holds its first ever “Live Leaks” session at a warehouse in Los Angeles, inviting artists such as Daye Jack, Warm Brew, Masego, and Kembe X to come together for a collective freestyle space complete with a live band.

“I got to a lot of festivals, but 51st State Festival is actually one of the best ones I have been too, the music is on point the vibe is on point, the music is not new, but we grew up with this music, we went clubbing with this music.” – Timothy Ogu

"But I feel like there's a misconception in the world, that you have to be the loudest person in the room for people to take a chance on you." – PJ

"To us, Ultra Rare is not just a party, but an environment in which like-minded individuals can come together to share/incubate ideas and form lasting relationships. But, above all, the most important element that we strive for with Ultra Rare is positive vibes."

Detroit native Gino releases his new track, "U&I," produced by wxve. Cover artwork by Amber Park.

Styling by Hannah Song. Select wardrobe from Tried & True Co.

After debuting last year to a packed and energetic audience, 51st State Festival has come back around this year again to demonstrate the bridge between America, UK and Caribbean house music isn’t as big as many people think.

"I came out here on a limb with a backpack and $500 – no family, no friends, and very few connects. That was an extremely difficult time in my life. I knew it was going to be tough out here, but waking up every morning in Los Angeles with the sun and the beaches…It's kind of hard to give up." –Jevon Doe

ISSUE 06 cover photographer Will Azcona was in attendance at the private Santa Monica residence for a BBQ held and in honor of Warm Brew's release of their 'Diagnosis' EP by Red Bull Records (July 15)

ISSUE 06 cover artists Warm Brew release new track "No Time" featuring SiR and Hugh Augustine with production by Lord Quest off their forthcoming 'Diagnosis' EP.

AmirSaysNothing discusses his new album, Employee of the Month including his favorite track, referencing "Hey Arnold," and two women he met at an after-afterparty.

Sebas releases his official video for "Sleep Paralysis" (dir. by Richard Ma) off his debut album Analogies coming Summer 2016.

St. Louis artist Smino joined producer Monte Booker last night for a sold out show at Lyric Theater along with featured vocalist and musician Julian Bell.

"I only heard 15 seconds of Limbs first single 'Don't Stay' and I was immediately hooked. It gave me a feeling of nostalgia... transported me back to those special moments in middle school where I'd found a new group and automatically gave myself hipster cool points because I was certain no one else knew."

"Pete (Pedro Dinero) and I have been friends for years, even before I moved to L.A to go to music school. He has really been a huge supporter of my music and development as a producer and engineer."

"Several Jameson and ginger drinks in (and perhaps a little nug corner of an edible later), I decided to stash away my mini Canon DSLR into my backpack, zipped it up, and refused to take anymore photos..."

A bit soft-spoken and generally shy, McQuay juggles his football career at USC along with being a music-industry major at the distinguished university. Not to mention, football is also a big deal for his family as Leon explains… 

Known for his witty rhymes and lavish hair, Speak! drops some words of wisdom on us as he’s recently ventured out of Los Angeles. Planting his roots down in Mexico for the foreseeable future, the L.A. emcee, by way of Moreno Valley, hops on the GChat with Richard Brooks.

YG and Keke Palmer came out to support 21-year-old rapper Kamaiyah's newly released A Good Night In The Ghetto mixtape party at Diamond Supply Co. on Fairfax (April 1)