And that versatility is what has given them the confidence to branch out into other ventures far outside the party realm. When the pandemic hit and shut down nightlife and pretty much everything else on Earth, Blondie Beach had some decisions to make. With bars and clubs closing for the foreseeable future, how would they continue making their mark? They tapped into that community they had spent years building to figure it out.

The crew pivoted to digital DJ sets, streaming across all platforms and bringing the party to peoples’ phones, as well as non-music ventures. In the face of continued racial injustices across the country, Waller and longtime friend and fellow The Hundreds team member Carlos Avalos launched My-ism, a platform built to connect and communicate, where people convene to share ideas, grievances, and stories that have touched them deeply in this volatile climate. My-ism and their weekly Community Public Forum have answered the question of what happens when the social media posts stop. They are keeping the conversation going and giving people the confidence to speak out and demand justice. My-ism’s recently released zine focused on that very community, sourcing art, poetry, and a vast array of other conscious thoughts to fill the pages and raise money for organizations like Self Help Graphics and BAJI. It’s sold out now, but more issues are on the way and you’ll be mad you didn’t collect them all later.

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