NOTION

“It was important to be able to have those roots to steady me, or to hold on to.” @ravynlenae is our first cover star of NOTION The Artists Vol. 4. Reflecting on her journey so far, Ravyn talks returning to Chicago while creating her critically acclaimed album Bird’s Eye, the global rise of ‘Love Me Not’, and learning to trust her instincts as she steps into a new era. From grounding herself in her roots to chasing the intangible magic of a timeless song, her artistry continues to evolve on her own terms. Preorder your copy via the link in bio now. Words @kittyrobson Photographer @louisameng_ Stylist @elmozworlddd Makeup Artist @aimeetwistartistry with @aframe_agency Hair Stylist @malcolm.marquez @opusbeauty Creative Production @oliviaalicew @studionotion Videographer @nikita_demydko Video Editor @ebengoode Photography Assistant @jakoblongcob Production Assistant @hannahkourdache

“This is our opportunity. We need to take the attention of everyone.” Argentina’s innovative duo @ca7rielypacoamoroso are our latest cover stars of NOTION The Artists Vol. 4. From Latin Grammys success to global viral moments, the pair open up about burnout, reinvention and the creative chaos behind their new album FREE SPIRITS. Blending satire with sincerity, they continue to push boundaries proving that for them, it’s never just about the music, but the world they build around it. Preorder your copy via the link in bio now. Words @jams_hughes Photographer @danieladhami Stylist @kieraliberati Personal Stylist @_negranegra Groomer @charley.mcewen with @theonly.agency Creative Production @studionotion @oliviaalicew Videographer @ebengoode Production Assistant @hannahkourdache Styling Assistant @georgiabier

“There’s always precedent. You can’t move the thing unless you go back to the root.”  Ahead of his headline set on the NOTION stage at @sxswlondon , Earl Sweatshirt (@soapmanwun ) is the latest cover star of NOTION The Artists Vol. 4. To celebrate, we’ve created two collectible editions – a painted portrait by rising artist @_teoni alongside an exclusive shoot.    Reflecting on his journey so far, Earl talks recent creative partnerships with MIKE and SURF GANG, and the relationships that have shaped his music, revealing how respect, connection, and uncompromising artistry remain at the heart of everything he does.   Preorder your copies via the link in bio now and catch Earl Sweatshirt at @sxswlondon this June.  Words @liam_cattermole Creative Director @tj.saw1 Artist @_teoni Photographer @elliothensford Production Company @marvellouslastnight Executive Producer @maxalan._ Creative Producer @tj.saw1 Production Assistant @diazaliyahh Notion Print and Special Projects Director @kittyrobson Notion Senior Creative Producer @oliviaalicew Notion Videographer @ebengoode Notion Graphic Designer @livi.av Notion Production Assistant @hannahkourdache Set Designer @marssss_x Set Assistant @rachel_ifediora Set Assistant @sam_uel315 Set Assistant @kitjone_s Lighting Technician @geornden Lighting Assistant @jivan.west Videographer @facevalue___ Gaffer (Video) @manuel.suarz Video Editor @ebengoode Stylist @ellie_r1 Groomer @biancasimones with @forwardartists Studio @you.studiolondon Teoni Assistant @dylanoconnorw Teoni Assistant @judasssssssssssssss BTS @kendra.ui Retouch @hilucyb Post Prod @econe_lab Post Prod @dc_handprintz

You may not be tapped into @sekou yet, but you’ve likely seen his dancing. The ‘Catching Bodies’ singer-songwriter is a magnetic presence - the kind that draws comparisons to Sylvester and Diana Ross. Recently, videos of him shimmying as if possessed by the spirit of Prince himself flooded the internet, launching him into a whole new stratosphere. “It’s electric. It’s like I’m channelling something: adrenaline, emotion, truth all at once. There’s a tension and a release happening at the same time.” With a debut album underway and a global tour across the summer, we sat down with Sekou to talk going viral, superfans, falling in love in LA, and why word domination is very much the plan. Head to notion.online to read the full interview. Photography @charlie.coleman

@charli_xcx is officially an Android girlie, starring in @nothing ’s latest @aidanzamiri - directed commercial, Jonathan Anderson taps into @dior ’s star-crossed Hollywood heritage for Cruise 2027 (and elsewhere puts a spin on a classic for @diadora ), @haileybieber fronts not one, but two campaigns for @mango and @maisonalaia , and @bape_us and @crocs team up for some very punky kicks. Here’s everything happening in fashion right now.

That’s right, NOTION has teamed up with @xthetracks , the UK’s number one soul, jazz and funk festival, for its very own curated stage. On Sunday 24th May at Brockwell Park, don’t miss incredible performances from @namesbliss @bexblu @paulstephan_smf @2foxlondon @reek0__ @bel.cobain @mudinmymalbec @goya.gumbani @frankybones @joshbarrymusic and @zenaforeva . Head to notion.online to find out more.

Listen to this week’s edition of UNDISCOVERED, featuring our pick of the best new music from the world’s most exciting emerging musicians. Featuring @lolabllue @chloeqisha @thisisd3lta @theatre.band @stellalefty @vincentmason @genesisowusu @kolahimself @smerz_ @nectarwoode @sunnyboyfitz

Reminiscing over our launch party for NOTION: The Artists Vol. 4 with @monkeyshoulder … We brought together friends, collaborators, rising stars and the wider creative community in London for a night soundtracked by @haseebiqbal_ supported by @yozza___h @looselegs on the decks. With Monkey Old Fashioned’s and exclusive @madcats.ldn cocktails on the menu and genre-bending DJ sets keeping the dancefloor full, the night celebrated our latest issue in style. Get your copy at notion.online now. Video @ebengoode

On May 8th, @clubtoclub festival returned to Knockdown Centre for its second ever US edition in New York, with an incredible line-up including @arca1000000 , @avalon9000 and more. Head over to notion.online to view the full gallery. Photography @kimmika

“If when the set’s finished, and all I feel is relief, I question ‘What was it all for?’ I want to finish things and be like, ‘That was so much fun, let’s do it again!’” Meet our latest digital cover star and superstar selector @joshbaker as he shares how he first got into DJing, why the crowds in his hometown of Manchester are the best in the world, and how he’d love to take on Marco Carola in a B2B set. Read the full interview at notion.online now. Words @m1llymillie Photographer @jtjtjtjtjtjtjtjtjtjtjtjt Stylist @jamesloachco Groomer @nicolasvensen Photography Assistant @alexgallowaay Creative Production @studionotion Videographer @ebengoode Production Assistant @hannahkourdache

After more than a decade on the scene, @joshbaker has never been more in demand. The 30-year-old is known for dynamic, unpredictable sets that keep crowds genuinely guessing. Now he’s got a residency at Amnesia Ibiza, a music education platform in Syntho, and his own festival Hide and Seek to his name. For NOTION’s latest digital cover, Baker talks his back-to-backs with Prospa and Kettama, his reverence for the Haçeinda, and why being a DJ in 2026 means being a performer just as much as a selector. Read the full interview at notion.online. Words @m1llymillie Photographer @jtjtjtjtjtjtjtjtjtjtjtjt Stylist @jamesloachco Groomer @nicolasvensen Photography Assistant @alexgallowaay Creative Production @studionotion Videographer @ebengoode Production Assistant @hannahkourdache

@lngshot4sho aka @4shoboiz take us through the meaning of their debut EP SHOT CALLERS, the creative dynamics of their group, and their unexpected love for @centralcee . The South Korean boy band was founded under Jay Park’s record label in 2025, and ever since then, they have accumulated a cult fan base. Following the release of their EP Training Day in March, the boys are taking us along for the ride as they gear up to release their next project. From hip-hop to melodic tracks, LNGSHOT are genre-blending and developing their own unique sound. Video @ebengoode