Victoria Ruiz
Fuck the Police: Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) on Why You Should Protest the Cops, Too
Revisiting Ruiz’s 2017 essay on how, if we’re to protest Donald Trump, we must also protest one of his biggest supporters: the police.
Downtown Boys Command Our Attention
On Cost of Living, even the most aggressive sounds are nuanced.
The Success of 4:44
"Jay-Z sees building generational wealth—which seems to mean more than money—as his legacy of black excellence."
The Health of the Music Industry
Discussions with artists about insurance, the Affordable Care Act, and the proposed Republican plan’s potential impact on their lives and work.
Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) on Kendrick Lamar’s Necessary Power
In the face of white supremacy, DAMN. demands respect.
Fuck the Police: Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) on Why You Should Protest the Cops This Weekend, Too
When you’re marching against Trump on Saturday, remember who helped him win the presidency.
Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) Talks Trans FX’s Into The Blu
Shoegaze isn’t a good enough description for what Trans FX does. It's a post-punk sound with a velvety cosmic Instagram filter over it.
Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) Talks Sublime With Rome’s Sirens
On the band's new album, Sublime with Rome contends with the for-midable legacy of its predecessor, Sublime. Guess who wins.
Victoria Ruiz (Downtown Boys) Talks Shamir’s Ratchet
Shamir's debut album describes what it's like to be a young, black, smart artist in cities that have been turned into playgrounds for the rich.
