Category Archives: On Point With

If you’re a NYC dance partygoer with a taste for gritty disco beats with Euro and Italo spice, you’re likely familiar with iconic international DJ fernanDITO whose “Scandalo NYC” flagship event will soon turn one decade old. Thotyssey: Ciao fernanDITO, happy April! Recently you DJed a Kylie Minogue Concert Week kickoff party at Metropolitan inContinueContinue reading “On Point With: fernanDITO”

“La Diva De Atlantic City” is showing us all that her hometown is becoming a drag destination once again; carry on with Kirby! Thotyssey: Hi Kirby, thanks for chatting today! How’s April treating you so far? Kirby: Hi my love! April is treating me so so good! A lot of new things happening, and aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kirby”

Navigating two very different drag cities can be a challenge for many up-and-coming performers, but the multitalented / multimedia entertainer Ivy Fischer steals every stage she’s on… and now she’s bringing beauty to Brooklyn full time. [Cover photo: Toby Rhinehart] Thotyssey: Ivy, hello! Thanks for chatting today! How are things? Ivy Fischer: So good! I’mContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ivy Fischer”

When in-demand photographer Emil Cohen (above left) joined forces with social media queer history / culture platform “Christopher Street” founder Tom Capelonga (above right), the disco duo of the moment was born. Do your spring and summer right with Motherdisco! [Cover photo: Jeff Eason] Thotyssey: Hello, hello! Thanks so much for chatting with us today!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Motherdisco”

Today this southern born New York rapper is known for unapologetic queerness, body positivity and deft musicality, but their stardom rose considerably when MAGA tried to make them an “anti-woke” joke. Now with a new album ready to drop and a tour in process, Chris Conde is having the last laugh. [Cover photo: Joshua Jordan]ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Chris Conde”

The glitzy-glam Vegas showgirl and born entertainer weathered the complex energies of “RuPaul’s Drag Race’s” intense Covid-era fandom (plus a few of her costars) to emerge as a booked, blessed and bright superstar. Get ready NYC, Elliott With 2 T’s is shantaying into town this week! [Cover photo: Davide Laffe] Thotyssey: Elliott, hello! Thanks soContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Elliott With 2 T’s”

In every generation of NYC drag there comes a handful of queens who make their mark by slaying competitions week after week, and now this fierce new recurring champion already earned a show of her own. There’s no bad seat in the house with Rhea Mezzanine! Thotyssey: Rhea, hello! Thanks for chatting today! So IContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Rhea Mezzanine”

Serving sonic sexiness to our city via bars, clubs and circuit parties for over a decade, DJ Eric Abobo has officially slayed the game. Thotyssey: Eric, hello! Thanks for chatting! How is March treating you so far? Eric Abobo: March has been great; I just got back from the Carnaval in Rio, where I workedContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Eric Abobo”

Riding the new wave of drag puppetry in Brooklyn, “Pantheon” alum Vape Kid Jr. is bringing a myriad of merry monsters onto stages all over town. [Cover photo: TeamTan Productions] Thotyssey: Hello VK, thanks for chatting today! Yay, it’s spring… are you a fan of this season? Vape Kid, Jr: I am so ready toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Vape Kid, Jr.”

One of Long Island’s few AFAB drag performers, Kassie O’ Peia sings and dances her way into all our hearts and minds. Thotyssey: Kassie, hi! We’re officially on spring now; will you miss winter at all? Kassie O. Peia: I love the idea of winter… just not living in it. I am perpetually cold, andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kassie O. Peia”

Michelle Ann Starr and Thotyssey go way back to when she was an entirely different drag queen… and here we celebrate her grand return, catch up on what she’s been doing, and the new monthly competition she’s about to launch! [Cover photo: @jonas.fashionfiles] Thotyssey: Michelle, hello! It’s great talking to you! Michelle Ann Starr: HelloContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Michelle Ann Starr”

A prolific and iconic veteran of the DJ booth, Carl Michaels serves three or four major cities in the Tri-State area every week… and is preparing to bring the beats to Brooklyn! Thotyssey: Hi Carl! Thanks for chatting! It’s beginning to look a lot like Spring! How’s March treating you so far? Carl Michaels: Hey!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Carl Michaels”

A star drag performer and DJ in her native Cork City who is related to one of the world’s most iconic drag performers and is the headmistress of Ireland’s first and biggest drag house, Candy Warhol brings the Luck of the Irish to NYC this St. Patrick’s Day Weekend! Thotyssey: Candy, hello! Thanks for chattingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Candy Warhol”

Jersey’s top drag spellcaster has a million gorgeous (and shocking!) tricks up her sleeve. Thotyssey: Hello E! How is life in the Mayhem Era treating you today? E. Licksher: Truthfully between Mayhem and the weather getting nicer, I really can’t complain. I hope everyone with Thotyssey is also enjoying what life has to offer! Absolutely,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: E. Licksher”

An uber-sexy dancer and DJ, Clinton Foster dishes on Broadway Bares, his DJ inspo and MEAT XXL! [Cover photo: @cameroninthecity] Thotyssey: Hi Clinton! Thanks for chatting today! So, we’re in March now… how did February treat you? Clinton Foster: February in NYC is what I call Spooky Winter, where the days are short and theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Clinton Foster”

The live-singing, mushroom loving hyper-queen was once famous fetus, is our current reigning Mx. Cheer, and a Miss Barracuda 2025 hopeful… Jess And! Thotyssey: Hi Jess, happy March! I know you’re quite busy preparing for Week 3 of 4 of Miss Barracuda right now… has this been a wildly creative and productive time, or isContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jess And”

Your inner kid’s favorite drag performer is serving whimsy in Brooklyn playgrounds throughout March and beyond. Nobody puts Problem Child in a corner! [Cover photo: Angel Rivera] Thotyssey: Hello PC, thanks for chatting today! It’s March! How has the year been treating you so far… fascist apocalypse aside? Problem Child: Howdy! My years been prettyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Problem Child”

A Brooklyn hotspot’s manager and a rising queen on the season, Sarah Creamin’ Onion is the flavor of the moment! Thotyssey: Sarah, hello! Thanks for chatting! How has your February been? Sarah Creamin’ Onion: Hello! February has surprisingly been a very busy month. I definitely feel the grind right now, even though it’s not aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sarah Creamin’ Onion”

The winner of “Drag Wars All Stars 8” cites an interesting drag inspiration, a surprising shaving incident and a tight nightlife family as keys to her success: meet Jayde Mugler! Thotyssey: Jayde, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today at the end of your busy weekend: Saturday night at Metropolitan in Brooklyn for Janelle No.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jayde Mugler”

With her roots in theater, Isaac Miss Isaac is currently turning it out on Brooklyn’s drag stages. Thotyssey: Isaac, hello! Thanks for chatting today! How’s February treating you so far? Isaac Miss Isaac: February has been a lot, both big and small. Like, drag life-wise it’s been good… been pretty busy at All Night Skate,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Isaac Miss Isaac”