In this interview, we speak with Tony Quera, the Staten Island-based illustrator behind Garbage Dump and Scenes From The Landfill. A lifelong New Yorker, Quera has spent the past decade building a world where surreal characters—often part-object, part-animal, part-human—navigate everyday life in a place called The Landfill. Drawing inspiration from early webcomics, video games, and city life, his work combines humor, introspection, and a unique design language that challenges traditional ideas of what characters—and stories—can look like. Quera shares how Garbage Dump came to life and what it means to create personal art, even if it means pushing back against the algorithm.

Sound and performance artist Marisa Tornello gives insights into their creative process for upcoming performance, s(o)(e)wing which premieres at the Newhouse Center on November 22, 2024.

In this exclusive interview, Michael Leavy, co-producer of Terrifier 3 and director of STREAM, reveals how Staten Island's indie filmmakers are redefining indie horror. He discusses how the island’s talent and resources are breaking barriers in the global creative scene, with projects like Terrifier 3 setting new records and shining a spotlight on the borough’s creative potential.

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Sophie Blue on the eve of the new EP release, Elysium.

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Roemello Agjmurati, aka Printmello. Roemello Agjmurati is a Staten Island based Graphic Designer who graduated from the School of Visual Arts in 2019 and has since worked for companies like Verizon, Yahoo, and Walmart doing digital product & editorial design crafting unique web experiences and interactive stories. Roemello owes his grittier design style to his background playing guitar in punk / emo bands.

Melissa West sits down with Rylee Eterginoso, Director of Curatorial Affairs and Programs at the Staten Island Museum to talk about art, life, and the word “curator.” They also discuss the Staten Island Museum’s current exhibition, Taking Care: The Black Angels of Sea View Hospital.

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with SickInTheHead, aka SITH, a hip-hop artist who recently released his powerful debut album “Smokin’ Boots.” SickInTheHead shares details about his creative process, the meaning behind his stage name, and what it’s like being an artist on Staten Island.

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Jeff Altieri aka Jeff Enrage, a seasoned show producer and musician with a long history in the Staten Island music scene. Jeff shares his journey, the current state of the local music scene, and his vision for the future.