With his debut single, “Depender,” Xavi explores the pressures of being an artist, such as the need to expose oneself and the imbalance between giving and receiving in the creative process.
Xavi Fornaguera’s story starts in Costa Brava, where he grew up surrounded by the natural beauty that would later inspire his music. At eighteen, Xavi took a significant step by moving to Barcelona to study at the Taller de Músics. This move marked the beginning of his public journey, as he started performing at various Jams around the city, slowly building his reputation.
His musical project is deeply rooted in his personal history and the diverse musical styles he studied. These influences led to the creation of his first major work, “Self Destruction,” which was released in December 2023.
With his latest single, “Depender,” Xavi explores the pressures of being an artist, such as the need to expose oneself and the imbalance between giving and receiving in the creative process. The song is a reflection of his experiences in the music industry, where he often felt used and uncomfortable with the demands placed upon him. “Depender” is about recognizing the dependencies that can hold back creativity, like the constraints of musical academia, and the insecurities that come with simplicity. Despite being told he wasn’t ready, Xavi chose to ignore the critics and focus on what truly satisfies him as an artist.
In his collaboration with Edmond “Groove2070,” Xavi sought to break away from his insecurities and the pressures of doing “the right thing.” The result is a production that aligns with what his heart desires, showcasing his evolution from the shores of Costa Brava to the heart of Barcelona’s music scene.
“MiMa is first and foremost a space for discovery and inspiration. That was a core idea from the very beginning, both in the way we curated the selection and in how we designed the space itself.”
FANG NYC’s FW25 collection pulls from creative director Fang Guo’s travels, from Georgia’s concrete Kartlis Deda monument to Crete’s pink sand beaches, to play with contrasts.
To celebrate the release of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II on PlayStation 5, Ninja Theory has teamed up with London’s Passarella Death Squad for a limited capsule collection.
Wood Wood enters a new chapter with its FW25 Double A campaign, the first collection under creative director Brian SS Jensen and head of design Gitte Wetter.
Johnatan Aba and Yoni Goor captured by the lens of Italo Gaspar and styled by Marchesini Matilde & Stefani Sofia, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
DJOOKE opens up about his journey from Portuguese small towns to Lisbon’s DJ scene, the birth of iconic LGBTQ+ party BALAGAN, and his vision for inclusive nightlife.
Massimo Osti Studio’s latest collection, Continuative Garments, stays true to the brand’s philosophy: clothes should work effortlessly in everyday life.
For Fall/Winter 2025, Billionaire Boys Club turns its focus to Jamaican sound system culture, drawing from the raw energy of dancehall, reggae, and lovers rock.
Borsalino’s Fall/Winter 2025 campaign, captured by Pablo di Prima and shaped by Agata Belcen’s art direction, turns hats into something more than accessories. They become extensions of the people wearing them, subtle yet full of presence.
A reimagined version of their classic Plantaris, this ultra-limited release swaps the usual for titanium, turning a familiar shape into something that feels like it’s from 2075.
With a remarkable voice that challenges the status quo, Marval Rex is redefining cultural + transgender identities through the lens of comedy, performance, and thoughtful discourse.
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Somewhere between pop spellcasting and club catharsis, the line between artist and alter ego blurs into something feral, fabulous, and dangerously seductive.
Turn the page. Breathe deep. Your pupils are already dilating. The high is coming.
Issue 26 brings together two electrifying covers that take the dopamine dive from Sadiq Desh captured by Cris Cerdeira to multidisciplinary visual artist and photographer Tomás Pintos’ cover story, Besos hasta agotar stock (Kisses Until Sold Out), developed from the live performance creating a space where glamour
meets exhaustion.
