Lorena Cupcake
Freelance writer based in Chicago.
I write about music, food, fashion and culture. I’ve been working in online publishing, marketing and social media for over five years.
PROJECTS
Pitchfork
50 Songs That Define the Last 50 Years of LGBTQ+ Pride
I contributed briefs on covered pioneering synth innovator Wendy Carlos (1971) and breakout lesbian songwriter k.d. lang (1992) to this list of important songs in LGBTQ+ history.
factmag.com
The Rap Round-up, May 2018: Post Malone’s Beerbongs & Bentleys is a Bummer
Every month, I recap four albums that made waves in the world of rap for FACT.
daily.bandcamp.com
Brittany Campbell’s “Stay Gold” Delivers Soul Worth Its Weight
I spoke with producer, actress and singer Brittany Campbell about her newest project "Stay Gold."
vinylmeplease.com
The Most Annoying Habits Of Record Shoppers
A quick primer on how to not be "that guy" at your local record store.
complex
Dawn Richard Was Born to Be Extra
"I'm not mainstream. You gotta find me,” says Making the Band star turned electronic pop auteur Dawn Richard.
fader
Rest in Power
I collaborated with The Fader on a collection of memorials to share the stories and honor their memories of the 21 transgender people have were reported as murdered in 2017.
daily.bandcamp.com
Footwork Takes a Step Forward With DJ Taye’s “Still Trippin’”
A feature on DJ Taye, the young Teklife producer that's spreading footwork worldwide.
factmag.com
Rae Sremmurd’s 3xLP SR3MM is anything but overstuffed
A review of Rae Sremmurd’s third full-length, the 3xLP SR3MM.
riotfest.org
Chicago Creatives: Juan-Elias Riesco Brings Delicious Art to the Table at Nini’s Deli
I profiled Juany Worldwide (proprietor of streetwear brand Chicago Natives and cult sandwich shop Nini's Deli) for Riot Fest.
factmag.com
After a turbulent 2017, can SoundCloud survive the streaming wars?
SoundCloud is set to push forward into 2018, but it has no shortage of obstacles in the way of its success. I took a look at what happened to them in 2017 and how they can survive in the future.
daily.bandcamp.com
Ka5sh Makes Their Own Hip-Hop Mythos
An interview with an internet famous rapper & meme maker on mental health and being true to yourself.
melmagazine.com
Chicago Streetwear Shop Fat Tiger Workshop Puts Community First
At a time when so many streetwear shops depend on a coastal presence to make their mark — and on selling coveted items like Yeezy sneakers to make their money — FTW is doing something different, and they’re doing it in a way that honors the place where they were raised.
A.V. Club
Real sugar and tropical flavors give Mexican sodas their refreshing powers
An introductory primer to Mexican soft drinks.
factmag.com
The Rap Round-up: Cardi B is here to stay, Xanax may be out the door
Catch me discussing notable recent rap releases every month at FACT Magazine.
riotfest.org
Chicago Creative: Photographer Bianca Garcia Shoots In Color
My first article in the Chicago Creative series for Riot Fest. I spoke to Jugrnaut's Bianca Garcia about fashion photography, the Houston hurricanes and more.