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Issue 23

featuring The Hara New Issue Out Now
Review: Ray Noir’s “Label Whore” – High Fashion Meets Low-End Bass

“Label Whore” is a middle finger wrapped in a silk scarf. It is loud, unapologetic, and perfectly tailored for the queer-metal vanguard. Ray Noir has successfully bridged the gap between the pit and the catwalk, proving that you can absolutely lose your mind to a breakdown while looking impeccable.

W: Jack Humphries I: Felix Bartlett

NEW SINGLE ‘’LABEL WHORE’’ RELEASED 2nd APRIL

Ray Noir’s latest offering, “Label Whore,” is a high-octane collision of strobe-lit hedonism and industrial grit. Drawing directly from his tenure in the inner circles of Vivienne Westwood and Marc Jacobs, Noir crafts a sonic runway that is as much a critique as it is a celebration of fashion’s toxic allure. The track vibrates with a "camp-metal" energy, blending distorted, floor-shaking bass with a provocative, queer sensibility that feels dangerously fresh. It isn’t just a song; it’s a statement of intent for the upcoming Gothstar era, proving that Noir is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between the mosh pit and the front row.

“It’s a camp, couture-obsessed rave-metal banger that struts off the runway and straight into the pit.”

As the lead vanguard for his September EP, the single thrives on the friction between high art and low-end frequencies. By leaning into the absurdity of brand obsession, Noir transforms the "label whore" trope into a position of subcultural power. The production is filthy, loud, and unapologetically queer, setting the stage for a project that promises to be his most uncompromising yet. If “Label Whxre” is the blueprint, then the Gothstar era is set to be a beautifully distorted masterclass in dark-pop provocation.

“A middle finger wrapped in a silk scarf... Ray Noir has written fashion’s most unhinged hymn.”

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