Category Archives: On Point With

Having recently won an epic local horror drag competition, Defacto Obsolete will be haunting us throughout the New Year. Thotyssey: Hello Defacto! I think it’s too late to say Happy New Year now, but how is 2026 treating you so far? Defacto Obsolete: Well, the night before last I tripped on the subway platform intoContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Defacto Obsolete”

Music pulled him out of a dark place and into one of Brooklyn’s most sexy and popular recurring events. Freak out to the beats of DJ ShamanLove! Thotyssey: Hi Shaman, Happy New Year! So how did you ring in 2026?ShamanLove: I had a great new year. I went to a nice dinner, then met upContinueContinue reading “On Point With: ShamanLove”

Bringing positive energy and performance mastery to the often cutthroat NYC drag competition scene, Echinacea Monroe Sidora is one we should all be watching in the new year. Thotyssey: Happy New Year, Echinacea! How did you celebrate the weekend? Echinacea Monroe: Happy 2026! I performed at Good Judy with my sister Ella Fartzgerald and SwissContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Echinacea Monroe”

She’s one of the ball scene’s most widely recognized and beloved stars, a fashion model and now a bona fide reality TV star to boot. We all worship at the doorstep of Barbie Swae’s dreamhouse… and the best is yet to come! [Cover photo: @kombucci] Thotyssey: Barbie, hello! Thanks so much for chatting during theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Barbie Swae”

An OG DJ and scenester from one of New York nightlife’s greatest eras, Ryan McKnight is now making all the music happen at a true hotspot in Brooklyn. [Cover photo: Maeghan Donohue] Thotyssey: Ryan, hello! Happy Day After Christmas! Did you celebrate at all? Ryan McKnight: I did, kinda. I wasn’t feeling well, but spentContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ryan McKnight”

We last spoke to this queen when she was quite new to drag and had a different name. Now that she’s become one of the city’s most popular and busy drag performers and is currently a multiple Glam award nominee, it’s definitely time to catch up with Essa Noche! [Cover photo: Davide Laffe] Thotyssey: Essa,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Essa Noche”

She’s lived all ovah, but currently Ritz resident Jam Eden is sweetening the palettes of New York’s drag fans. Thotyssey: Hi Jam, thanks for chatting with us today! How is Holiday Month treating you? Jam Eden: Hi hi of course, lovely chatting with you. The holiday month is treating me with a lot of blessingsContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jam Eden”

The sexy star of New York’s gogo and burlesque scenes, Ed Charm is also a first time Glam nominee this year! [Cover photo: @kvngslay] Thotyssey: Ed, hello! Happy Holidays! I see you just had a full weekend of gigs at The Rosemont, Hardware and Balcon. How did it all go? Ed Charm: Hey Thotyssey! HappyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ed Charm”

Fill your stocking with A.C.I.D. this holiday season, as she partakes in an epic Brooklyn Christmas fundraiser next week! [Cover photo: MCP Photo] Thotyssey: Hi A.C.I.D.! Happy holiday month! Is this a fun time of year for you, or does it make you… acidic, lol? A.C.I.D.: Hello helloooo! Yes, happy holidays! It’s crazy that theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: A.C.I.D.”

Serving sexy stupidity in Jersey and across the Tri-State, Lexi Pro is the drug — er, drag — star of the moment! [Cover photo: Morgan Monfriedo] Thotyssey: Hi Lexi! How is the holiday season treating you so far? Lexi Pro: First of all, hello! Thank you so much for asking me to do this interview!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lexi Pro”

One of NYC nightlife’s most sought after photographers, Glam nominee Photochase is the one to follow this holiday season! [Cover photo: Photochase] Thotyssey: Hi Chase, thanks for chatting today! How is the holiday season treating you so far… and how many slutty Santa looks have you shot so far, lol? Photochase: Howdy Jim, thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Photochase”

A recent winner of Brooklyn’s “Queer Talent Show,” Succubus is ready to serve a Christmas slay. Thotyssey: Succubus, hello! How are the holidays treating you so far? Succubus: Hi! The holidays have been great so far. Very cold, which I like considering I claim myself to be the Slavic Doll of NYC. But I enjoyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Succubus”

Having navigated the New York nightlife scene as a bartender, a musician and a popular DJ, Alissa Brianna tells us her story, her thoughts on the music and nightlife industries and her reflections on the end of an iconic party this month. [Cover photo: @_anlacy] Thotyssey: Hello Alissa! So we’re a few days into DecemberContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Alissa Brianna”

The current GLAM nominated burlesque star graces stages both lofty and small. Leap into 2026 with Ozzie! [Cover photo: Thomas Mundell] Thotyssey: Ozzie, hello! How is the Holiday Season treating you so far? Ozzie: Hi! It’s great, although I’m not a huge fan of winter. But I do love NYC during the holiday season. GivenContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ozzie”

This conservatory trained musical performer and spooky-kooky Jersey Girl is returning to 54 Below this weekend for an epic holiday show: Holly Harkness! [Cover photo: @hotdamnitssuditi] Thotyssey: Holly, hello! How is the holiday season treating you so far? Holly Harkness: Pretty good! Had a lot of good food this weekend, hung out with family… itContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Holly Harkness”

The fourteen contestants of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 have been officially revealed today. The season will begin airing on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 (8pm EST) on MTV. Thotyssey has previously interviewed two of S18’s cast members: DD Fuego (1.15.2020) Briar Blush (8.11.2025) Check Thotyssey’s daily event listings in January for where to attend Drag Race viewingContinueContinue reading “Drag Race S18 Cast Revealed!”

The part of a RuGirl superstar’s drag family, New York’s Bea Effay is weaponized for slaying this season. [Cover photo: @jonas.fashionfiles / @juanjonas_files] Thotyssey: Bea, hello! Happy Thanksgiving Eve! Are you celebrating at all? Hi there! Happy Holidays. I’m staying in New York and keeping it chill this Thanksgiving, but I celebrated Friendsgiving with a wholeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bea Effay”

Known to serve both looks and numbers, Aurora Ivy was just nominated for being the first person you see at the party. [Cover photo: Matt Dickson] Thotyssey: Hi Aurora! Thanks for chatting today! How is late November treating you so far… and perhaps more importantly, how many times have you seen Wicked For Good soContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Aurora Ivy”

She may be a holy hot mess, but her hair units are always heavenly: recent Glam nominee Hot Messiah! Thotyssey: HM, thanks for chatting today! I guess a good first question would be, when you’re out in giesh do you like folks to call you “Hot” for short, or something else? Hot Messiah: Folks callContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Hot Messiah”

A darling of Jersey drag, Kay Gorgeous is charming audiences everywhere, from theaters to pottery studios. Thotyssey: Hey, Kay! Thanks for chatting today! We’re entering peak autumn drag weather this week, lol… how are you enjoying it so far? Kay Gorgeous: I’m loving the fall drag! The weather is beautiful for drag. I get toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kay Gorgeous”