Category Archives: On Point With

Preparing to premiere a brand new Pride event in Long Island, Awhora Borealis is here to shine the brightest light this summer. Thotyssey: Hi Awhora! It’s nearly June, are you ready for a Hot Drag Summer? Awhora Borealis: Hi! Well, to be honest, I initially thought you asked if I was ready for a HotContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Awhora Borealis”

The first ever winner of “Canada’s Drag Race” charmed the world with her energetic playfulness, humor, musical chops and beauty. Not even the increasingly hostile queerphobia of rural America, which she carefully navigates in HBO’s “We’re Here,” can break her spirit. And now she’s got fun new songs, local Pride Month shows and an upcomingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Queen Priyanka”

A newer drag queen and show producer bringing a vibe all her own to the scene… become a slave to the rhythm of Groovy Bluez! [Cover photo: Myles Tate] Thotyssey: Happy Memorial Day, Groovy! How did the month of May treat you? Groovy Bluez: Hey! May has been a crazy month, but pretty good soContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Groovy Bluez”

The words “iconic” and “legendary” are some of the most overused adjectives in New York nightlife… but who can argue that there are better words to describe Susanne Bartsch? She practically invented the concept of nightlife as we now know it when she combined the worlds of fashion and nightclubbing for some of the mostContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Susanne Bartsch”

The Eagle NYC’s Joshua Ruiz flies high on the hottest of beats. Thotyssey: Hi Joshua, how has the month of May been treating you? Joshua Ruiz: Hi there, May has been great! It’s set to be the busiest month of my young DJ career, with some pretty high profile gigs. So I’m definitely excited! She’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Joshua Ruiz”

Queer comic extraordinaire will be splitting your sides all summer: Poppy J. Snacks! [Cover photo: Kat Soriano] Thotyssey: Hi Poppy, thanks for chatting today! You were recently part of the “Kweendom” lineup of standup comics at Pete’s Candy Store in Brooklyn… how did that go? Poppy J. Snacks: Thank you for reaching out! I actuallyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Poppy J. Snacks”

A singer / songwriter who emerged at a time when women were ruling the charts with a unique sound all her own, Sophie. B. Hawkins gifted us with massive hits like “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” and “As I Lay Me Down.” She’s also waged war with labels–both the music industry type, andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sophie B. Hawkins”

A very fierce competitor and memorable alum from “RuPaul’s Drag Race’s” 15th season, Loosey LaDuca is well known for her musical chops (with a hit song to prove it), Broadway flair, sidesplitting comedy and competitive tenacity. Could you think of a better “Rocky Horror” Frank N. Furter to grace the stage? Neither can we, soContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Loosey LaDuca”

A fierce young queen on the rise is ready for her takeover: ride the cool breeze of Heroine Wintour’s ascent! Thotyssey: Hey, Heroine! It’s a gorge spring Hump Day, are you enjoying it?Heroine Wintour: Hi, Thanks for having me! Yes, my morning and afternoon has honestly been nothing to complain about! Last time I sawContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Heroine Wintour”

A southern born fur queen here to rock your world and get you to the voting booth: we all jump for Shaneeda Bump! Thotyssey: Hi Shaneeda, thanks for chatting! How’s May treating you so far?Shaneeda Bump: May has been really great! I just moved into a new apartment, and my drag now has its ownContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Shaneeda Bump”

Few can balance the duel energies of “sexual dynamo” and “intimate crooner” quite like Trev Handsome. Watching him straddle the piano in a harness and jockstrap while singing soulful renditions of self-penned sentiment is something that must be both seen and heard to be fully appreciated. And this summer on Fire Island, you can doContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Trev Handsome”

This Dental Drag Demon and mxtress of improv adds a very unique flavory to the Brooklyn nightlife landscape… let’s mix it up with Mx. Ology! [Cover photo: Joi Ryder] Thotyssey: Hello Mx. Ology! How’s May treating you so far? Mx. Ology: Hello, Thotyssey! May has been off the charts fab, and we’re only – whatContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mx. Ology”

Manic Pixie Nightmare Woman, Mistress of Puppets, Hot Mess All-Star and your favorite multi-borough queen of the season: take us to Koko Momo! Thotyssey: Hiya Koko, happy May! Are you ready for mid-Spring madness in New York nightlife? Koko Momo: Hey! Thank you! My seasonal depression has lifted, I’m soakin’ up the sun and readyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Koko Momo”

The GLAM nominated creator of nightlife brands Aveq Moi and Camp Classic, Mack Mackey wears many gorgeous and important hats in this city… while carving out safe spaces for all queer people. Thotyssey: Hello Mack! We’re done with April already, how did the month treat you? Mack Mackey: April was great; I can’t believe it’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mack Mackey”

A marine enchantress rises from the Haus of Tsunami to drown you with sultry stage sorcery. Prepare your minds for Luna Sea! Thotyssey: Hi Luna, thanks for chatting today! How has April been treating you so far? Luna Sea: April has been great so far! I got to really take time and work on newContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Luna Sea”

Let’s chat music and nightlife with a hot beatmaster who spins all over the City: Mannie Kumar, aka DJ Mannie Petty! [Cover photo: Anthony Leo] Thotyssey: Hi Mannie, thanks for chatting today! Mannie Petty: Thanks so much for having me! Thotyssey is the first thing I check whenever I feel like going out and hasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mannie Petty”

A multi-faceted and highly fashionable entertainer who gained stardom on social media and can currently be found hosting or attending the city’s hottest kikis when not slaying cabaret stages, Jarvis Derrell is the main character of the book we all want to read. Thotyssey: Hi Jarvis! You recently hosted Frankie Sharp’s “Lollipop” at Red Eye,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jarvis Derrell”

A young queen on the scene who’s already tasted MTV stardom (and no, not THAT MTV show), Brooklyn’s Lyn Brooks’ star power is shining brighter… both as an individual and as one half of a nightlife supercouple! Thotyssey: Hi Lyn, thanks for chatting! How are you enjoying this new spring weather? Lyn Brooks: Hello! IContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lyn Brooks”

After coming of age in Russia, this performer wound up turning it out drag-wise in the unique and historic southern Brooklyn scene while also representing an important queer charity organization that gives voice to the voiceless. Hear more from the magnificent Maxxxim! [Cover photo: Russ Rowland] Thotyssey: Hello Maxxxim! So first off… what’s with allContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Maxxxim”

Trivia titan and shadowcast star Paulie Popsicle is Astoria’s flavor of the season! Thotyssey: Hi Paulie, thanks for chatting with us today! Beautiful weather is upon is, which is sometimes good and sometimes bad for nightlife… but it’s fun to live in, at least! Are you outdoorsey in the spring and summer? Paulie Popsicle: Yes,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Paulie Popsicle”