Category Archives: On Point With

Comedian, drag performer, whacky fashionista and performance artist Archie Ham aka Cuntyham and the kooky Haus of Quench are serving us a new age of drag… and we are here for it all! [Cover photo: MTHR TRSA] Thotyssey: Hello Mx. Cuntyham! Thanks for chatting with us today! How is Tropical Storm Life treating you thisContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cuntyham”

The current Mr. Rockbear Jaime aka Jay Saint was barely able to enjoy his reign when lockdown was decreed. But thanks to an upcoming benefit in collaboration with Thotyssey, he’ll soon be able to serve his community and honor his sash. Thotyssey: Hello Jay! How is Tropical Storm Henri treating you so far? Jay Saint:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jay Saint”

After a casual gig DJing a friend’s rooftop party just this past spring, Luis Fernando’s career exploded overnight. He’s since become one of the city’s busiest and most prolific beat-droppers. [Cover photo: @llbarone] Thotyssey: Hello Luis, thanks so much for chatting with us today! So we’re already in late August, which means summer is almostContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Luis Fernando”

Pennsylvania-born Michael Witkes is perhaps best known for creating, writing, directing and starring in the acclaimed queer web series “Interested In.” But in recent years he’s also become a NYC drag star on the rise, with a unique aesthetic all her own. Have a taste of Pink Pancake! [Cover photo: Kevin Kulp] Thotyssey: Hello, Pink!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Pink Pancake”

Despite coming from Texas, this slender and edgy young queen has a very impressive New York drag pedigree. And while she’s serving us fierce looks on stage and on camera, Morocco Marrakech Kennedy is also gracing our retro punk fantasies while paving the way for the new generation of drag. Thotyssey: How is August treatingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Morocco Kennedy”

With a drag persona born out of a work of fiction, the artist known as Julie is now a fully realized, and fully fierce, performer in her own right. Thotyssey: Hello, Julie! First off… congrats on your Lady Liberty win last night! You had some fierce competitors including fellow finalist Marcia Marcia Marcia whom youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Julie J”

An exciting new recording artist and live performer emerging from Brooklyn nightlife, Mel Incarnate is keeping a brand of excitement and edgy excellence in the family. [Note: shortly after this interview, this performer changed her stage name to Mel 4Ever.] Thotyssey: Hello Mel! Thanks for chatting with us on this grossly hot day! How areContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mel 4Ever”

Exploding onto NYC nightlife after escaping a repressed upbringing, bartender, recording artist and future movie star Michael Miguel’s hypersexy new single and video are turning heads… and moving all sorts of other body parts! Thotyssey: Hey Michael, hope you’re enjoying your summer! Have you been hitting the beach at all? Michael Miguel: Hey, baby! MyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Michael Miguel”

When Boston-born musician Laura B. Regan opened the Footlight, she created a safe, queer and interesting space for performing artists of all genres in residential Ridgewood, Queens. Covid and construction woes forced the venue’s untimely close, but now a new and more intimate space brings Footlight’s unique platform back to the community once again. Thotyssey:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Laura B. Regan”

You will never forget your “DickAppointment” when Kenni Javon’s in town–that “medium ghetto” kiki he created is an underground favorite of POC queer people across the city, and will soon have a new home. But until then, it’s joining forces with a cadre of other kikis for an ultimate session of Summer Skool! Thotyssey: HelloContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kenni Javon”

An iconic NYC nightlife champion, “Tiki Disco” co-founder Eli Escobar reflects on his long and storied career as a club DJ and recording artist while preparing to spin for several exciting events in a rapidly evolving nightlife scene. Thotyssey: Hello Eli, thanks for chatting with us today! I know you’re in the middle of aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Eli Escobar”

Getting her drag name and look inspirations from interesting places, new dark glamour clown and supermodel chanteuse on the scene X-Emma is here to slay! Thotyssey: Greetings X-Emma! How is your summer treating you so far? X-Emma: My summer has been hectic! I’ve been a creature of the night… like, it’s literally sleep all dayContinueContinue reading “On Point With: X-Emma”

A true auteur of nightlife photography, Davide Laffe has snapped essential shots of all the fabulous children from coast to coast–not to mention a number of stars from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and beyond. Currently he’s in New York for a few more weeks; let’s try and get into his frame while we can before heContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Davide Laffe”

After a brief hiatus that involved both work and play, fierce queen Jubilee Rogue is back in town and back on stage. Thotyssey: Hello Jubilee! Thanks for chatting with us today! How is summer treating you so far? Jubilee Rogue: Hey, thanks for interviewing me. My summer has been good! I’m glad to hear it!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jubilee Rogue”

Landing one of Broadway’s most coveted roles straight out of high school, award winning actress and recording artist Michelle Dowdy became an instant star of the scene. And starting this week, this longtime ally finally gets a weekly stage all her own. Thotyssey: Howdy Miss Dowdy! How is summer treating you so far? Michelle Dowdy:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Michelle Dowdy”

Tokyo-born singer-songwriter Juri Jinnai eventually moved to Boston and formed Emergency Tiara, a band celebrating retro sounds and looks whose mission involved “wishing to encourage people to acknowledge their worth and remember they are beautiful.” After a few years of joyful and intricate recordings and performances (and lewks!), lockdown put ET–like all things–to a standstillContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Emergency Tiara”

Sporting both an old school androgynous look and a very new school approach to making disco dream pop anthems and super cute nightlife events, Dexter Driscoll joins the effort to rebuild the scene post-lockdown. Thotyssey: Hey there! How is the season treating you so far, Dexter? Dexter Driscoll: My summer’s been so much fun. I’mContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Dexter Driscoll”

Having fled her hometown to become Bushwick’s fierce Miss Bussy, this young queen is making her mark while keeping it real. Thotyssey: How was your weekend, Miss Bussy? Miss Bussy: Amazing! I went on a road trip with the gworlsz (Angelique Stevens, Liz B. N., Civilization and Ruby Slay Monroe) for our brunch “The CityContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Miss Bussy”

Designer, producer, actor, writer, composer, musician, choreographer, club kid, drag performer, emcee, broadcaster, reality TV personality, JanStan… there are so many hats that Andrew Barret Cox wears, and they’re all fabulous. Here we discuss the triumph of Jan’s first “Drag Race” win, the beautiful chaos that was the opening weekend of “Jannifer’s Body,” composing forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Andrew Barret Cox”

It is loud and clear that Syrenn Nara may be a new queen on the scene, but she is here to stay (and slay)! Thotyssey: Hello Syrenn, thanks for chatting with us today! I was thumbing through your Insta and found gorgeous shots of you kiki-Ing at The Q’s recent opening weekend kick-off. How funContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Syrenn Nara”