User:Theruined/DeQ Magazine

DeQueue (DeQ) Magazine is a music, fashion, and art magazine that began as a way to provide a exposure for local underground musicians, artists, and fashion designers that would normally go unnoticed. Meaning, 'to rid the world of mainstream media', DeQ focuses on the heart and soul of art without all the fluff found in modern publications. Founded in 2008, DeQ Magazine was conceived by Anthony Turgman and supported by the students and friends of the University of California, Riverside community. Providing an atmosphere of success and longevity, DeQ Magazine has helped many artists get noticed in the Southern California area, as well as branching out across the world to find and review artists covering a variety of genres.

Mantra
The sole purpose of this publication is to show the world that artists, although many, are all unique and special, encouraging support from their local community, no matter where they are in the world.

History
DeQueue Magazine had encountered several hardships during its conception in the Fall of 2008. Financial issues and contractual obligations hindered the magazine in 2007 and delayed the start of the first issue which eventually became a landmark of success. Once assembled, the staff of DeQ Magazine committed themselves to discovering the latest and greatest talent across Southern California. The first issue premiered with a cover depicting the two most contributing bands in the Riverside, CA underground music scene, Dionysos (USA Band) and Pickaxe. Layered with cutting edge photos and articles jam packed with information and opinion, DeQ Magazine premiered on November 28, 2008 and continues to strive for the best in underground talent.

Music
DeQ Magazine has featured various artists spanning various genres as to not limit the capabilities of the publication. Some notable mentions include the aforementioned members of both Dionysos and Pickaxe, who helped premier the magazine, Tha Boogie, Couple (Malaysia), The Sleeping Sea King, A Thorn For Every Heart, Building Rome in a Day, Who Rides the Tiger, El Death, Thenewno2, and So Hot Right Now.

Fashion
Featuring original work by talented fashion designers has become an increasingly difficult task, but DeQ Magazine has featured a select few designers with an eye for flare and unique taste. Spearheading the premier issue with their work were two up and coming designers, Danielle Kelly and Susan Asmaryan. Dressed in sexy swimsuits, the DeQ Models hosted beauty in three dimensions. The first and last feature fashion article to date was a showcase of designs from designer Cristina Osorio. The fashion showcases have been put on hold due to creative conflicts within the writing department. DeQ Magazine will premier a new fashion showcase in the upcoming Summer issue.

Art
Being another one of the primary highlights of DeQ Magazine, art has taken on new form via DeQ's inner workings. Underground artists such as Phillip Vigil, Joe Perguini, and Meagan Silva have had art featured in the premier issue of DeQ as a way to show emphasis on different styles of art from different parts of the United States. In the second issue, DeQ covered an exclusive Northern California art show featuring several artists from San Francisco including Jean-Noel Soni, Mark Bode, "Nakona", "Ricket", Gene Guynn, Joshua Margolis, and "Pashe". Also featured as a new and upcoming artist in the world of underground art was ex-pro skateboarder Terry Owens.

Future of DeQ Magazine
Coming off of a three month hiatus, DeQ is rearing up for their third issue which is to be released in the Summer of 2009. Along the way, funding and support from the local community has been provided to allow for a bright future for DeQ magazine. The publication hopes to continue to push the envelope of underground talent by promoting those in need of exposure and support.