Category Archives: On Point With

A traveling artist and a gorgeous new addition to New York drag, the queen known as Privilege is a first time Glam Award nominee this year… or rather, that honor goes to their alter ego, photographer Bryan Clavel! Thotyssey: Hello Privilege! I saw you in the audience last night for the Polish the Queen competitionContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Privilege”

This delightful staple of the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” franchise is well-known as a two time competitor, Miss Congeniality winner and all-in-all a fan favorite. But long before TV drag, the Puerto Rican-Texan star was a singer. And this season of her fifteenth year of drag, she gifts us with a super-charming new holiday anthem. Let’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cynthia Lee Fontaine”

One of New York’s most respected and recognizable burlesque and drag stars has just received her fourth GLAM nomination, and is about to star in a hybrid of two fan favorite shows. We’re all needy for Seedy Edie! Thotyssey: Hello Edie, thanks for chatting with us today! How is November treating you so far? SeedyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Seedy Edie”

Easy on both the eyes and the ears, this Nashville-born musician became well-known here in Queer Bar NYC as a pianist. Over time, he also received success and acclaim as a musical theater writer, and a songwriting collaborator with one of “RuPaul’s Drag Race’s” most famous alums. Now he’s got an exciting new album ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Brandon James Gwinn”

This multi-talented, “very Jewish, very political,” very funny queen has been a star of the competition circuit for a minute now… but she’s about to improv her way onto one of NYC bar drag’s best stages. It’s time for all of us to worship Hanukah Lewinsky! [Cover photo: Cody Rasmussen] Thotyssey: Hello Hanukah, thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Hanukah Lewinsky”

The founder of new kiki brand Club Carry, Doll, DJ and composer Antpuke is on the frontlines of an exciting new scene embodied largely by femme-tastic, experimental techno and hyperpop raves in Ridgewood. Let’s chat! Thotyssey: Hello, Antpuke! Thanks for chatting with us today! You were pretty busy with gigs this past Halloween Week… howContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Antpuke”

Hot off of showrunning this summer’s titillating “Foreplay” on Fire Island, choreographer Chris Cardelia is bringing an updated version of the hit show to Manhattan for a weekly endeavor–in the guise of gorge new queen on the scene, Brie Bordeaux! [Cover photo: Nick Gaga] Thotyssey: Hello Brie, thanks for chatting with us tonight! I knowContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Brie Bordeaux”

The winner of Brooklyn’s intense “king and thing” drag competition “Takes the Cake,” Klondyke’s been performing constantly in recent weeks. Now’s the time to explore their story and intricate stage style before they get even busier! Thotyssey: Hello Klondyke! So you certainly had a busy spooky season… how did it all go? Klondyke: Spooky seasonContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Klondyke”

Originally beginning as a modest fundraiser, the New York-conceived, world renown bear circuit party (one of the first of its kind) Furball is returning to its hometown this weekend… and the man behind it all is Joe Fiore! Thotyssey: Hello Joe! Thanks for chatting today! How was your Halloween? Joe Fiore: Hi there… it wasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Joe Fiore”

A costuming genius, TikTok star, Lucky Chengs drag favorite and multimedia artist extraordinaire who’s become a New Yorker after a terrifying ordeal in her home country, Russian born Gioconda (that’s another name for the Mona Lisa, the world’s most famous painting) is now obtaining a larger and well-deserved cult of admirers every day. Thotyssey: HelloContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Gioconda”

A very sexy and soulful addition to NYC’s burgeoning queer music scene whose debut EP “OVERthinking Out LOUD” is making its mark after dropping just last month, German-born Mel Lennon is–by every definition–one to watch, and one to listen to. Thotyssey: Hello Mel! We’re in the spooky season… are you a Sexy Halloween or aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mel Lennon”

Using movement and music unlike anyone else is New York drag, Young Viper is proving that her voluptuous venom is a force to be reckoned with. [Cover photo: Tyrique James] Thotyssey: Hello Viper, thanks for chatting with us today! OMG, Halloween is already right around the corner… are you a fan of the spooky season?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Young Viper”

Social media spawned quite a few digital drag stars during the global pandemic lockdown, but few as unique, hilarious and memorable as Atlanta recording artist Ocean Kelly. And just as she’s started to become a star of the live stage as well, Ocean’s now crashing onto NYC’s shores for a week of fierce shows! Thotyssey:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ocean Kelly”

Perhaps New York’s (and Miami’s, and the globe’s) most prolific event producer who’s been known the world over for his thrilling circuit parties and dynamic major galas and benefits since 2010, Jake Resnicow is back from lockdown with a vengeance this holiday season… and millions will be down for all the kikis he has toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jake Resnicow”

Brooklyn and Manhattan are the current stomping grounds for the sensational DJ Tory Stiletto! Thotyssey: Hello DJ Stiletto! How is October treating you so far? DJ Stiletto: October famously is my favorite month outside of June, so it’s been treating me well! Are you turning spooky looks yet? I’m a bit of a New Yorker–alwaysContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Stiletto”

Known as one of Connecticut’s most talented and busiest queens, Robin Fierce is now slaying the game right here in New York as well! Thotyssey: How’s your October, Robin? Robin Fierce: So far so good… it’s officially my birthday month. Happy birthday! Can you legally drink and vote now? Lol, I’ve been able to legallyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Robin Fierce”

October is the perfect month to showcase drag that is odd, surreal, silly and / or spooky. Enter Esther, who despite being known for fringe Brooklyn drag is actually haunting Manhattan with two unique Halloween shows. [Cover photo: Octavio Yattah] Thotyssey: Hello Esther! We’re in the spooky season… is this your fav time of year?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Esther”

A fierce and fabulous vocal talent and wholly original star of the NYC cabaret stage, Billy Lykken is back with a soul-satisfying, classic-yet-timely set. Thotyssey: Hello Billy, thanks for chatting with us today! OMG, yesterday we were without Facebook and Instagram for much of the day… how did you survive? Billy Lykken: I freaked outContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Billy Lykken”

NYC leather scene rock-n-roller Justice LaBrave has just dropped a brand new EP… and has an exciting live show in a few weeks! [Cover photo: GDPhotos] Thotyssey: Hello Justice, Congrats on today’s drop of your new EP! Tell us about HEAT… first off, how long was the process of working on this? Justice LaBrave: TheContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Justice LaBrave”

This fierce Brooklyn performer played a major role in the famous Mx. Nobody drag pageants in recent years. And this weekend, Cecilia Sin and many other denizens of the Nobodyverse return for one special night! Thotyssey: Hello Cecilia! Thanks for chatting with us today! OMG, September is nearly done… how did the month treat you?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cecilia Sin”