Singer-songwriter Eddy Lee Ryder is having the time of her life creating a signature sound she calls “demented pop.” Infusing rock and pop influences with her charismatic vocals, Eddy is bringing the grit, struggles, and intensity of New York City and those she’s encountered to life in her craft. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with Eddy about her upcoming EP, Expected to Fly. PC: How did you discover your passion for music? Eddy: My dad ignited my passion for music and my love of classic rock. I remember
Katrina Salisbury’s career is off to the races. The athlete-turned-actor-director-writer remembers the pivotal moment when she found herself at a crossroads, having to choose between the two. While she was grappling with that decision, a family friend asked her an important question: “What can you see yourself doing for the rest of your life?” Katrina’s answer: the arts! Since then, she’s brought iconic characters to life on the screen in projects including My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, Beyblade Burst, and Kiznaiver. Which has been her favorite? She tells us
Polynesian triple threat Siaki Sii is taking the industry by storm. Fans know him best for his onscreen performance as Owen in black-ish, but he’s also an award-winning dancer and musician. Pop Culturalist caught up with Siaki to chat about his career and all the original music he has on the way. PC: You’re an actor, dancer, and singer. How did you discover your passion for the arts? Is there one that you naturally gravitate towards? Siaki: That’s a great question because I had to think back to that! I
Young Hollywood’s Jordan Elsass is heating up the screen in his breakout role as Trip Richardson on Hulu’s Little Fires Everywhere. Based on the bestselling novel by Celeste Ng, Little Fires Everywhere is a gripping drama that follows the intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and the enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives. It’s a story that delves into motherhood, classism, and race dynamics in the American suburbs in the late ’90s. Jordan’s character, Trip, is the boy next door and all-American jock who develops feelings for