The Shaman of Instagram

Shaman Durek was singing in an ancient language into his computer screen. His voice was deep and soothing. “Breathe,” he said slowly, cupping his hands in front of his chest. He was wearing a Japanese kimono, detailed with Guatemalan embroidery. “Expand,” he commanded. Behind the shaman was what looked to be a temple, soft orange…

Don’t Call Him Machine Gun Kelly

A few days before Los Angeles announced a shelter-in-place order in March, Colson Baker, who raps under the name Machine Gun Kelly, sat down on a sofa with an acoustic guitar. His tattoos peeked through a white tank top. Tousled blond hair poked out of a Cleveland Cavaliers cap. “Honey,” a woman called to him…