“We start by discussing a direction for a given month’s selection. Once we’ve done that, we pull a large pile of titles from Maser’s inventory, and I edit that selection for the web.”
With impassioned lyrics, a robust raw rock sound, and a solid self-titled EP, it’s readily apparent that this group of young artists has the ambition and the skill to dominate the music scene.
“As musicians, you can try to make music that you think people want to hear, or you can make music that speaks to you and that you’re proud of. Personally, we make music that people don’t really want to hear and that we’re not particularly proud of.”
“Matthew is the Beauty doyen, and my background is from the Design world. We wanted to create something very modern, understandable and of course efficacious.”
Sarah Velasco: Can you tell us about what you do as a freelance illustrator and designer? Matt Gondek: My day consists of a variety of things. Most of my day is focused on my freelance illustration. That entails preparing new rough ideas for clients, and completing new work that is sold. I’m primarily known for [...]
” I was born in China, grew up in Jamaica, studied fashion design in Montreal. I developed a great interest in fashion when I was little- I remember when I was six, my neighbour- who was a seamstress- taught me how to make tiny clothes for my dolls. “
“I started my line in 2009 in New York City. I had always been interested in design, and also creating my own business. I felt there was a void in the marketplace for fashion forward lingerie, and I came in to fill that void.”
“My role model growing up was my high school phys ed teacher. My role models today are ever changing. I tend to gravitate toward people who help those, who cannot help themselves.”
” I’m an animal loving, beauty enthusiast who landed my dream job right out of University! I’ve always been a bit of a social butterfly that loved to talk beauty and shopping but did so with a social conscience.”
” I grew up in the business, however, it was not a one-way ticket to it. I was in the beginning stages of my law career and u-turned into the business for various reasons. Now I love it! I really enjoy what I do and am blessed to be able to do it.”
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