Parti Talk: A Q&A with the Parti Team
To wrap up 2025, the Parti team got together to answer some questions about this year and look forward to the next one!
⭐️ Name and position in Parti:
Davyn, Owner, Founder
Rob, Head of Operations, Resident DJ
Ayisha, Graphic Designer, Social Media Coordinator
Nelson, Stylist, Apparel Coordinator & Producer
Tomi, Editor-in-Chief of Parti Publications
Angie, Principal Photographer
Blake, Event Coordinator
Rose, Cultural Advisor
⭐️ What is a song released this year that really spoke to you, and why?
Rob’s Pick
“Angel Music (DJ G2G & Vrod Beatz Remix)” by Ninajirachi
I’ve been so obsessed with Nina and G2G all year long, and I think this track perfectly blends both of their energies insanely well. This song has dominated the queer club scene in L.A., and I could not go without including it. Pure unbridled energy that no other track has been able to top since! — Rob
Blake’s Pick
“Nova” by Eartheater
This track was written for her newborn child and released the day she was born. Eartheater’s songs always make me feel like I’m being wrapped in her thoughts through her lyrical voice and unique melodies and instruments. This song was no exception, and I felt a true connection with it since I’m very close with my mother and get such a great comforting, motherly feel from this track. A true testament to a mother’s love. — Blake
Ayisha’s Pick
“Shake Me Down” by Master Peace
If there’s one thing British people get right, it’s indie rock music! I’ve been following him since last year’s debut album, and his music just forces you into a good mood. I can’t tell if the 2010s comeback has hit the mainstream yet, but I fully welcome it, since I always loved artists like Neon Indian and Phoenix. We need those whimsical and optimistic sounds to keep us going! — Ayisha
⭐️ What’s another piece of art this year that moved you?
Tomi’s Pick
Rage
The TV series Rage on HBO Max was, in my opinion, absolutely perfect. If you like to see women crash out, this is the show for you. Also, I watched The L Word for the first time, and it’s completely dominated my perception of reality. I know I’m not alone in this. — Tomi
Davyn’s Pick
Lux by Rosalía
I remember crying on the way to the gym while listening to this album. I always loved classical music growing up, so listening to this album brought up a lot of nostalgic memories for me. — Davyn
Blake’s Pick
Gatto Fashion’s GOLDENSHOWER 2025 lookbook
I came across Gatto this year, and they have become one of my favorite brands! This lookbook was so bold, with heavy tones of punk style and the revived 2010s swag era, which is such a sign of the times right now. I love their take on the fashion trends emerging right now and their mission to make fashion more than just clothing, but a lifestyle involving music, styling, modeling, and more. I highly recommend looking into their brand, as they also promote sustainability, using upcycled pieces to create one-of-a-kind looks. — Blake
Ayisha’s Pick
Silent Hill f
A great comeback that lives up to the greatness of past games. The writing is so well-done, with a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere and monster designs that all feel intentional and unsettling. Hinako might be the most badass Survival Horror protag, and the game delivers such unique cultural commentary while maintaining the series’ core theme of confronting the horrors we’ve repressed. I would still love a Silent Hill 3 remake though… — Ayisha
⭐️ What was your favorite or most memorable Parti moment this year?
Nelson’s Pick
Miss Parti Pageant
My most memorable Parti moment was our Miss Parti Pageant 2025. It was a night for the femmes, and I lived! We had our first Latina Drag Queen of color win that night, who I nominated to be in the running. It was so lovely seeing the queer community come together and uplift each other in trying times. — Nelson
Rob’s Pick
Parti <3’s Club Kids
My favorite moment with the Parti team was putting together our “Parti <3’s Club Kids” photoshoot for Pride Month. It felt like we were pulling together so many fixtures of our community and making something bigger than ourselves. I love getting experimental and working with other visual artists, so this was definitely a very exciting moment of my year. The energy between models and crew was so healing to experience firsthand, and I definitely wanted to carry that energy into the new year! — Rob
Tomi’s Pick
Partimnstr Kissing Content
I loved hosting the kissing contest at Partimnstr in April! It was so fun combining three of my favorite things: comedy, competition, and kisses! — Tomi
Davyn’s Pick
Growth
My favorite thing was seeing the growth of Parti over the year! We want from a team of one to eight in such a short span of time, and I’m so happy to see how we’ve grown. — Davyn
⭐️ What are you looking forward to in 2026?
Blake: I’m looking forward to Parti growing exponentially this year. I really think this collective has so much potential to grow and create a new community in L.A. I’m excited to be a part of it and see all the great parties, articles, photo shoots, and much more from Parti this year.
Rose: Turning pain into pleasure and acquiring tunnel vision.
Ayisha: I’m excited about new music and films ahead, since it feels like there’s a real openness right now. More experimentation, more honesty, and a stronger desire to create work that feels genuine to ourselves. I think that move away from pretentiousness is something I really admire about Particollective.
Tomi: I’m looking forward to expanding Parti’s writing team!
Davyn: I lowkey wanna throw another Houseparti…
Nelson: I am most looking forward to #PartisComeback2026, as we have so much planned! I can sense that 2026 is going to be the new 2016 we’ve all been yearning for.
Rob: I’m excited to bend Partimnstr events into something new! I think our entire team has a lot of fresh energy and strong ideas, and I am really excited to bring them to life!
