Interview – Crybaby Zine

The Sisters Behind Siren: In Conversation with Brenda and Clara Liang

Fashion, Interview, Story Posted by Zoe Allen

Story Editor Zoe Allen chats with Brenda and Clara Liang, the sister duo behind Siren Basics.

Truly, Mostly a Thrill: Raina Morris Tells All

Comedy, Interview, Story Posted by Simone Rembert

Simone Rembert chats with comedian Raina Morris about Zoom decorum, “Jurassic Park” and of course, John Boyega.

TATYANA paints a surreal daydream in her debut EP “Shadow On The Wall”

Interview, Music, Story Posted by Mica Kendall

Writer Mica Kendall talks to TATYANA, an up and coming musician who blends the sounds of her classical harp with the futuristic sounds of electronic production.

“I Just Want To Make People Laugh”: An Interview with Comedian Tess Gattuso

Interview, Story Posted by Sophie Wilson

Writer Sophie Wilson talks to comedian Tess Gatuso about using humor to empower people, making comedy more inclusive and laughing through the darkness.

Don’t Call Her an Activist: In conversation with Livia Rose Johnson

Activism, Interview, Story Posted by Zoe Allen

Story Editor Zoe Allen interviews Livia Rose Johnson, a co-founder and leader of the powerful advocacy collective Warriors in the Garden.

A world of inspiration: An interview with filmmaker Tayarisha Poe

Interview, Story, TV/Film Posted by Tina Tona

Art Director Tina Tona chats with filmmaker Tayarisha Poe about her debut feature, “Selah and the Spades,” her many inspirations, and the world she created.

Virtual Honeymoon: a Zoom call with Lili Trifilio

Interview, Music, Story Posted by Merrill Watzman

Writer Merrill Watzman interviews Lili Trifilio, the frontwoman of Beach Bunny, a Chicago based power-pop group, or at least that’s how she describes their sound for interview purposes.

Virtual Girls on Quarantine

Art, Girls On, Interview, Story Posted by Crybaby Zine

For this unique edition of “Girls on,” Crybaby spoke with young women all over the world, living in different circumstances, yet, all in quarantine. Hana Mendel photo-directed and edited these portraits—all remotely.

Lauren Greenfield and Materialist Preoccupations: An Interview Excerpt

Art, Interview, Story, TV/Film Posted by Simone Rembert

Writer Simone Rembert spoke with photographer and filmmaker Lauren Greenfield about her work, “Tiger King,” Instagram, and what projects she’s working on at the moment. This is an excerpt, as the full conversation will be published in Crybaby’s next print issue.

The Stars Aligned, or Whatever You Want to Say

Interview, Story, TV/Film Posted by Simone Rembert

Writer Simone Rembert interviews Holmes Holmes, a Chicago-based comedian, about her comedy, coping with quarantine, phone therapy and kissing one’s little arm.