In this interview, “Friends Forever” director RiverPhoenix Scott and producer Niav Lorenzo discuss how their project challenges stereotypes of female friendships, portraying them as positive and authentic. Inspired by 2000s teen dramas, they explore complex feminine dynamics, drawing from their personal experiences.

Daphne Jane is an indie pop artist originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Known for her story-telling lyrics and dreamy sound, Daphne Jane has been writing music in her bedroom since she was 12 years old. For Crescendo, she talked to writer Alexa Hulse about her creative process, fashion, being a queer femme in the Midwest, living a soft life, and the sweet spot where all of those things come together.

curated by Celeste.