Author: Stephanie Cherng

SOOJUNG is a Korean-American singer-songwriter blending theater, poetry, and music. Their EP Unbloom explores themes of grief and yearning, supported by evocative visuals. They emphasize their creative journey and influences, including Mitski and SZA. Their music expresses deep emotions through a mix of personal narrative and cultural heritage.

The blood moon illuminated the beach with a slight red tint as the camera flashed to capture singer-songwriter Camille Schmidt posing with a taxidermied fox, while the sounds of the ocean waves became our background noise. I met Camille while I was a production assistant on her photoshoot session for her upcoming album cover. The photoshoot was filled with fun floaties, such as a sittable shell, and fox- and eagle-shaped ones. Makeup-free, tall, and with piercing blue eyes, Camille posed amidst the sunset on the beach as the wind majestically flowed through her blonde hair. In one shot, she stares into the eyes of a taxidermied fox, and in another, she’s walking it as well. She released her EP, Good Person, back in June 2024 and is currently gearing up to release her debut album.