Alex Kazemi
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| Born | June 22, 1994 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, pop artist, journalist |
| Website | alexkazemi |
Alex Kazemi (born June 22, 1994) is a Canadian pop artist, author, journalist and chief executive officer of VOID Collective. He is best known as the writer of Pop Magick: A Simple Guide to Bending Your Reality, released in February 2020 with a foreword by Rose McGowan.
Career
[edit]In 2009, Kazemi worked as managing editor of Prim magazine for three years, working alongside editor-in-chief Kristin Prim.[1][2] In 2017, Kazemi released a series of Marilyn Manson video ads for the album Heaven Upside Down that were pulled by Manson due to timing.[3] He currently works as a regular contributor at V magazine and editor of his own publication, The Advisor.[4][5]
Yours Truly, Brad Sela and New Millenium Boyz
[edit]In 2013, Kazemi wrote his first novel, titled Yours Truly, Brad Sela. After uploading a 50-page excerpt online, it quickly received attention and reached over 132,000 views.[6] In 2014, he signed a book deal with MTV Books for the manuscript. Kazemi has since taken down the excerpt online. It was planned for publication in 2017.[7] In 2024, with Permuted Press, Kazemi published a final version of the novel, now titled New Millenium Boyz.[8] It follows an adolescent boy named Brad Sela growing up in 2000s America. The book has received praise from writers such as Bret Easton Ellis and Poppy Z. Brite.
The Advisor
[edit]In April 2016, Kazemi launched The Advisor, which describes itself as "a new digital platform that features handwritten open letters penned by contemporary male icons to young men".[5] The Advisor has published letters from notable individuals such as Richard Kern, Bruce LaBruce, Justin Tranter, and Moby.
King Kong Magazine
[edit]In 2018, Kazemi was a guest pop editor at King Kong Magazine and guest features editor at King Kong Garçon's first edition.[9][10]
Personal life
[edit]Alex is demisexual.[11]
Snapchat: Mudditchgirl91
[edit]Oyster premiered his short film live on Snapchat, titled Snapchat: Mudditchgirl91.[12] The film was directed by Kazemi and starred Bella McFadden, who goes by @internetgirl online. The film was reviewed by numerous outlets including Playboy, Paper Magazine, i-D, and Bullett.[13][14][15][16] The film was discussed in Nancy Jo Sales' book, American Girls: Social Media And The Secret Lives Of Teenagers.[17]
Songwriting discography
[edit]| Release year | Artist | Album | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ariel Pink | pom pom | "Not Enough Violence" | Writer |
References
[edit]- ^ ""Prim Magazine Winter 2010 Preview"". Prim Magazine. January 19, 2010. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
- ^ Cochrane, Savannah (April 6, 2014). "Interview: Alex Kazemi". P+P. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
- ^ Fossett, Jack (September 28, 2017). "Even Marilyn Manson Wouldn't Release These Queer, Satanic Instagram Ads". OUT. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
- ^ Kazemi, Alex (September 27, 2016). "Contributor: Alex Kazemi". V Magazine. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
- ^ a b Kazemi, Alex (April 1, 2016). "Imaginary Pen Pals: Alex Kazemi On Why He Started The Advisor, A Hub of Handwritten Letters by Male Icons". Autre. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ Kazemi, Alex (September 27, 2013). "Yours Truly, Brad Sela". Alex Kazemi. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
- ^ Lasane, Andrew (October 28, 2013). "19-Year-Old Alex Kazemi Scores an MTV Books Deal for His Viral Manuscript". Complex. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
- ^ Norris, John (September 22, 2023). "The Shocking Book That Shows How Far We've Come Since the Toxic '90s".
- ^ Jesionek, Victoria. "Alex Kazemi, an enigma revealed". WestwoodWestwood.
- ^ Powell, Karlie (November 23, 2018). "Diplo Gets Done Up In Drag & Talks Music For King Kong Mag". Your EDM.
- ^ "Author Alex Kazemi Explains Why He Came Out as Demisexual". www.out.com. March 31, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
- ^ Jones, Lucy (July 16, 2015). "Snapchat Movie Starring @internetgirl Will Make You Question The World". Oyster. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
- ^ Newell-Hanson, Alice (July 31, 2015). "meet "internet girl," the star of marilyn manson's new favorite movie". i-D Magazine. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
- ^ Song, Sandra (July 22, 2015). "Inside the Deeply Bizarre Snapchat Movie That Has Even Marilyn Manson Freaked OutT". Paper Magazine. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
- ^ Lemco, Tyler (July 20, 2015). "Well, This Is Certainly The Weirdest Snapchat Story Of All Time". Playboy. Archived from the original on September 26, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
- ^ Moran, Justin (July 20, 2015). "'Mudditchgirl91' Deletes Social Media Accounts, Challenges What Defines 'Suicide' in 2015". Playboy. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
- ^ Sales, Nancy Jo (2016). American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers. Knopf. p. 288. ISBN 9780385353922. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
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