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Emily’s latest solo record, Cyano, is out now on RVNG Intl.

Emily A. Sprague

Hannah Pruzinsky (they) is a musician and creative based in Queens, NY. Hannah is also a co-editor and creator of the New York City show paper, GUNK. The latest h. pruz record, Red sky at morning, is out now.

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Claire Beaudreault&nbsp;a.k.a. Clara Bizna$$, is a rapper (from the group Hand Job Academy), writer, nail artist and multi-hyphenate living on the Brooklyn/Queens border. New Orleans-born, Los Angeles-, Manila- and West Virginia-bred, she moved to NYC a decade ago with two suitcases and $1,000. Bylines include BarkPost, Bust, Salon, Brokelyn and xoJane. She has got a Chihuahua, a Captain Beefheart tattoo and once played a hooker on SVU. Her religion is karaoke.&nbsp;Follow her on <a href="https://twitter.com/ClaraBiznass" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/clarabiznass/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. (photo credit:&nbsp;Hayleigh Hatcher)

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