Category Archives: On Point With

This trans Latina activist and daughter of Inita D is also a New York drag star on the rise… and she’s got the big gigs to prove it. Behold the summer of Sorayah D! [Cover photo: @visualzby_gabriel] Thotyssey: Hello Sorayah, thanks for chatting with us today! Sorayah D: Hello Thotyssey! Of course, I’ve been lookingContinue reading “On Point With: Sorayah D”

Known for his soaring vocals and sexy sci-fi fashions and visuals, Josh Lumsden has just gooped us all with a brand new debut EP. Thotyssey: Hello Josh! It’s been an exciting weekend for you: your debut EP SCION was just released and everyone’s abuzz! How amazing is it to finally have folks listening to thisContinue reading “On Point With: Josh Lumsden”

This sexy Brazilian beatmaker is making it big in NYC and beyond… put your hands up for DJ Mascari! Thotyssey: Hello DJ Mascari, thanks for chatting today! I see you recently returned from Ft Lauderdale… how did that go? DJ Mascari: Yes, I returned last Saturday; it was amazing. I had a great time, especiallyContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Mascari”

Now captivating audiences with glamor, style and humor, this young queen’s paying it forward after drag saved her life. Don’t forget to stop and see Elle Rose before she gets too famous! [Cover photo: Johnny Pozzi] Thotyssey: Hello Elle, thanks for chatting with us today! So how is your May so far?Elle Rose: Hi babes!Continue reading “On Point With: Elle Rose”

A stunning performance pedigree and a recent “BitchFest” win make this dark demon of dance one to watch in Brooklyn and beyond: Vampy Von Thickums Galore! [Cover photo: Evangeline] Thotyssey: Hey Vampy, how are you enjoying May? Vampy Von Thickums Galore: I’m feeling amazing; this month is such a whirlwind of amazing things. Today isContinue reading “On Point With: Vampy Von Thickums Galore”

This Texan drag star has made NYC her town to slay… and now podcast stardom is underway as well. Fonda Koxx rocks our world! Thotyssey: Hello Fonda! How is the month treating you so far? Fonda Koxx: So far it’s been amazing; I’m really enjoying the weather change. What is the perfect drag weather? AContinue reading “On Point With: Fonda Koxx”

The recent cycle winner of Hell’s Kitchen’s hottest new drag competition, Daniella Darling is a true star on the rise. Thotyssey: Hello Daniella, thanks for chatting with us today! How is Spring cheating you so far? Daniella Darling: So lovely! I’m a Taurus, so spring is definitely my season! Love that! May has already beenContinue reading “On Point With: Daniella Darling”

A talented live performer who’s become a creative titan backstage and in nightlife spaces alongside a “Drag Race” legend, Nick Laughlin has unleased Divatronic onto the iniverse. [Cover photo: LAPÎDŪS] Thotyssey: Hello Nick, thanks for chatting with us today! First and foremost: Met Gala looks! Have you gotten a chance to browse, and do youContinue reading “On Point With: Nick Laughlin”

This big hearted, big voiced diva has a lot going on this month–including a weekly presence across the state line, and their producing debut right here in NYC. Staci the Drag Artist has got it going on! Thotyssey: Hello Staci, thanks for chatting with us! So, we are already in May… how was your April?Continue reading “On Point With: Staci”

A longtime writer on music, entertainment and the nightlife beat who’s recently covered some major stories in the scene, Michael Cook is also an event producer and promoter (and recent GLAM nominee). Now he’s here to tell us about a major drag event happening on the other side of the River! Thotyssey: Michael, thanks forContinue reading “On Point With: Michael Cook”

This Missouri based DJ / producer and mother of two has been in the music biz for a long time, but only recently has started to wow the queer dance floors with her very specific, cultivated, sonic point of view… even encouraging a few dreamers to become DJs themselves. And now that Alexis Tucci hasContinue reading “On Point With: Alexis Tucci”

This hot young DJ can be found spinning one of Manhattan’s sexiest parties… behold Roman Sensation! [Cover photo: Jeff Eason] Thotyssey: Hi Roman, how are you doing today? Roman Sensation: I’m doing good, how are you? We’re doing great! Enjoying this nice change of seasons. Same here! Trying to use the hot weather as myContinue reading “On Point With: Roman Sensation”

RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars Season 8 will air Friday nights on Paramount Plus beginning May 12th. Check back with Thotyssey for NYC viewing parties! Now that the full cast is announced, you can browse some On Point interviews we’ve done over the years with some of them:

A multitalented performer who’s played a lot of roles on stage and in many facets of nightlife, EJ Garlands is about to take the spotlight in a brand new showcase. Thotyssey: EJ, hello! Thanks for chatting with us tonight! I understand you’re taking part in a new show. EJ Garlands: It’s called The Garlands Attraction!Continue reading “On Point With: EJ Garlands”

This Toolbox temptress is about to serve us all the cakes… cupcakes, that is. Everybody comes to Holly Wood! Thotyssey: Hello, Holly! How are you enjoying April so far? Holly Wood: Thank you! April has been fabulous so far; I live for the heat! I have also had some really exciting gigs this month–it’s beenContinue reading “On Point With: Holly Wood”

Beginning as a Covid queen and quickly become a “BitchFest” winner, Atomic Annie is currently enjoying her explosion onto the Brooklyn scene. [Cover photo: Bryan Clavel] Thotyssey: Hello Annie, thanks for chatting on this beautiful April day! How’s the month treating you so far? Atomic Annie: Hi! Amazing! It’s been nice seeing venues open upContinue reading “On Point With: Atomic Annie”

After strong turns in some high profile Brooklyn competitions, the self-anointed “Cronenberg’s traggot son” Poly Ester is here to slay the day! Thotyssey: Hi Poly Ester! I see trust you recently hosted the Omega party at The Deep End… how did that night go? Poly Ester: It was so much fun; Omega is always aContinue reading “On Point With: Poly Ester”

Known for a lovely voice and a strong perseverance, Brooklyn and Ridgewood drag star Norma Tears [as in “no more tears”] keeps it happy at The Deep End. Thotyssey: Hello, Norma! So here we are in April… you ended March with a bang at Starr Bar, performing in a great benefit for the Tennessee ACLU!Continue reading “On Point With: Norma Tears”

With strong backgrounds in music and sound technology, DJ Jay Essex laments the loss of The Q while looking forward to new opportunities on the horizon! Thotyssey: Jay, hello! Thanks so much for talking to us today! So there are a lot of big music artists touring this spring and summer: Madonna, Janet, Beyoncé, etc.!Continue reading “On Point With: Jay Essex”

She already has been (and always will be) a Bar Babe, but now it’s time to dive into the change purse and explore the glory of Astoria queen Nicole Anadyme! [Cover photo: Petti Cash] Thotyssey: Nicole! Hello! Thanks for chatting with us during what feels like our first real Spring weather! How has the monthContinue reading “On Point With: Nicole Anadyme”