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Juan Velasquez

Juan Velasquez is a writer and musician based in Los Angeles. His writing has appeared in Teen Vogue, Them, Departures and Literary Hub. He also plays lead guitar in the band Cupid & Psyche.
Movies

Meet Aidan Delbis, the 19-Year-Old Monster-Obsessed Breakout Star of Bugonia

The Southern California actor talks to Teen Vogue about autism representation and his dream future acting gig.
Music

Jane Remover on Fame and Disillusionment: ‘It’s Different Than I Thought It Would Be’

“This is all I ever wanted, and now that I'm here, I don't regret a single thing, but it is just different than I thought it would be."
Music

Chicago DIY Band Lifeguard Are Raging Against the Algorithm

“Every generation needs to do the work to combat what they think is making things worse," they tell Teen Vogue.
Mental Health

TLC's "Baylen Out Loud" Star Baylen Dupree Says It Bothers Her When Fans Mimic Her Tics

“You’ve got to read the room."
Music

Horsegirl Are Done Avoiding Femininity to Compete With Rock Dudes

“Part of what fuels us is we want to take up space, we want to get on stage and do something you weren't expecting.”
Music

Meet Urika’s Bedroom, the L.A. Musician With a Gift for Deconstruction

“I'm always trying to figure out how I can convey how it feels just to be alive and feeling multiple things at once.”
Style

How Paisaboys’ Subversive Designs Speak to the Mexican Diaspora

“Our guiding light is always, ‘How do we make being Mexican cool?’"
Music

Untitled (Halo) Aren't Bowing Down to Rock Deities Anymore

“We have no big heroes in music anymore," the group tell Teen Vogue as they premiere their new music video.
Culture

Hana Vu Is a Pop Rock Philosopher With Wisdom to Share

“There is great sadness when you come into contact with other people and you love them.”
Music

Chanel Beads’ Indefinable Pop Reveals More in Holding Back

“The sound is captured, not made."
Music

Meet Julie, the L.A. Art Rock Trio Who Embrace the Sweet and Unsettling

"We have a lot of discussions about the ideas and philosophy of what we want to make. We take the visual aspect just as seriously as making the music.”