Category Archives: On Point With

Recently GLAM nominated for Best Scene Queen and new category Best Party Host, Bronx-born Brooklyn nightlifer SAWC is ending 2024 on a particularly tasty note. Also, meet his alter ego Shibi! [Cover photo: Mambiché] Thotyssey: Hello SAWC! How was your Thanksgiving? SAWC: Pretty great! I got to spend time with my blood family and myContinueContinue reading “On Point With: SAWC”

There are no words more overused in drag and nightlife than “legend” and “iconic,” but in this case there are just no better words to use. Joey Arias (aka Justine) has been a dynamic and popular figure in the New York nightlife scene since the late 70s, known for fierce punk rock vibes and incredibleContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Joey Arias”

Back in town for shows and song drops following a tour: NYC queer indie recording artist J-LINE! Thotyssey: J-LINE, hello! Thanks for chatting with us! I understand that you’ve been touring and were recently in Canada… how did that go? J-LINE: I love touring in Canada. We played Montreal and Toronto, and I try toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: J-LINE”

In December, this showgirl on the rise is conquering the Sandy Jacks stage: Afrosephone Applegate! [Cover photo: @photochase_nyc] Thotyssey: Miss Afrosephonie, hello! So we are of course all in wild times, but at least there is the holiday season to mix things up. Are you looking forward to that? Afrosephone Applegate: Thank you for invitingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Afrosephone Applegate”

If you like your Christmas drag with a nerdy edge, look no further… Joi Ryder is hanging the holly with The Outhaus as they prepare their premiere family showcase in Brooklyn this week! [Cover photo: AJ Jordan] Thotyssey: Joi, hello! So these are strange times to say the least, but the holidays are coming nonetheless.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Joi Ryder”

NYC’s sexiest big boys, their allies and admirers are rocking out to the beats of DJ Noble Bear! Thotyssey: Noble Bear, hello! Thanks for chatting today! Current events aside (💀), how are you doing as we head into holiday season? Noble Bear: Pretty good… can’t complain, but worried about the future. I’m happy to atContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Noble Bear”

One of “RuPaul’s Drag Race’s” most stage friendly comedy theater queens and a true LGBTQ activist, Columbus, OH’s Nina West (Season 11 in 2019, All Stars Season 9 in 2024) is on the holiday road this season… with a NYC stop this month! Thotyssey: Nina, hello! I wanted to first off ask about your recentContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Nina West”

We need a little Christmas, right this very minute… cue Dina Martina! The festive eccentric brings a lack of reason to the season when she returns to town later this month with a (truly) unforgettable holiday experience for all. Thotyssey: Hello Dina, thanks so much for talking to us today! How was your Halloween? DidContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Dina Martina”

The New York by way of Texas model, dancer and very new-to-the-scene House DJ is gonna be leading us through some much needed, blissful sonic escapism in may local venues this season: let’s ram out to Thee Aries! Thotyssey: Aries, hello! Thanks for chatting today! How was your Halloween Extended Weekend? Thee Aries: Hi, Thotyssey!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Thee Aries”

The popular “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 11 finalist and host of spin-off “Canada’s Drag Race” (Season 5 premieres November 21st), Brooke Lynn Hytes is preparing a return to NYC for a very special holiday show… alongside some fierce collegues! Thotyssey: Hi Brooke, thanks for finding time to chat with us today! OMG, Canada’s Drag Race,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Brooke Lynn Hytes”

A horned hairstylist and Jersey / New York drag queen on the come-up, Diosa Aurora Oso prepares to slay the Mx. Rockbar semifinals! [Cover photo: LouGo Photography] Thotyssey: Diosa, hello! How was your Halloween? Diosa Aurora Oso: Diva! Halloween was so fun! I partied in Brooklyn as Mileena with some friends, and danced my assContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Diosa Aurora Oso”

With Florida drag roots, Persian-American gorgeousness and a fierce Halloween gig coming up, Mehmooni is the Party Girl of the Moment. Thotyssey: Mehmooni, hello! Thanks for chatting today! Halloween is almost upon us… is your closet full of spookiness for the rest of the week? Mehmooni: Hello hello hello! It’s been a long October, soContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mehmooni”

From a “Global All-Stars” review to some Spooky Season gig previews, we are all tuned in to Phoenix Bar’s Tella Novela! [Cover photo: Dante Leach] Thotyssey: Hey Tella, thanks for chatting during this last bit of Spooky Season! So we have a new newly announced first ever Drag Race Global All Star. Um, this showContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tella Novela”

This Imperial Court of New York queen has not only competed in a number of major pageants… she’s created a few of her own! Now Angelique Imperious is preparing for some major events throughout the rest of the year with the Court, plus a special appearance this spooky season! Thotyssey: Hello Angelique, thanks for talkingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Angelique Imperious”

DJs Vileblood (above left) and Fruitbat (above right) form a magnificently macabre duo both in life and in the DJ booth, where they spin sonic webs that can be light or dark–but always danceworthy. The Sissies of Mercy are mercilessly conquering a new generation of nightlifers. Thotyssey: Hello Sissies, happy Spooky Season! Do either ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sissies of Mercy”

A popular gogo dancer and drag queen on the rise, Sage has big moments coming up for both personas. Thotyssey: Hi Sage, Happy October! Do you have a big pile of spooky looks for the season yet? Sage: Hey, Happy Spooky Season! I actually do I have a couple of little of hair and outfitsContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sage”

Dancer, skatergrrl, Calvin & Hobbes enthusiast and Mx. Nobody finalist: Brooklyn’s Mt. Aloofa! Thotyssey: Hi Aloofa! Thanks for chatting today! I see you recently performed at Pink Metal, how did that go? Mt. Aloofa: Incredibly special; it feels like coming home! Pink Metal and Purgatory have become really special places to me. The open setsContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mt. Aloofa”

“Dragula’s” original champion and a true goddess of Halloween drag all year round, Vander Von Odd shares her thoughts on the current state of drag, the best of horror cinema, how “Nightgowns” changed her life, and “Banshee’s” flight to NYC. [Cover photo: Justin Atkins] Thotyssey: Vander, hello! You are one of the most prolific glamorContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Vander Von Odd”

This terrifying Texan first haunted us on screen as a popular contestant on the third season of horror drag competition “Boulet Brothers’ Dragula,” and was ultimately resurrected to slay the show’s first ever “Titans” all-star season. She was also an innovative digital drag performer and producer during the lockdown era. From that period springs “Banshee,”ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Evah Destruction”

Whether she’s on the drag stage or in the DJ booth, this lovely native of Puerto Rico is part of a growing number of nightlife entertainers who are giving it to you from both sides of the club… the fierce Eros Hedonista! [Cover photo: Carmen DeCristo] Thotyssey: Eros, hello! How are you, and how’s yourContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Eros Hedonista”