Madiee Narsi - Alt Wave Mag

Alternative Wave Magazine ~ Graphic Design

Age 22 - now

JULY 1ST 2022, ALT wave mag WAS BORN FROM THE ASHES THAT life SCORCHED INTO. I was at rock bottom BECAUSE I WAS CHASING WHAT I thought I was supposed to do & what others said I should.

On this day, I decided to finally take my life into my own hands & chase what I always wanted: An empire owner that positively raises human evolution through the music industry

Moon & Stars Productions Is the main company I own & operate. Alternative Wave Magazine is owned by Moon & Stars Productions. It's the first of a handful of beautiful bonsai branches I'm growing. I started with this magazine because it incorporates all of my artistic passions: Videography, Graphic Design, & Dope Photography. One of my photography mentors growing up, Roy Garibaldi, was the personal photographer for The New Kids On The Block for multiple tours. He ended touring after doing a few runs with Taylor Swift. He was big time and I learned as much as I could from him.

This is every cover to date. The next drops 11.11.2024.

Only 2 of these photos are mine. The rest were taken by the photo team at Alt Wave. 2/16 of these covers were designed by our lead designer, Bailey Baker. The rest are done by yours truly.

Can you tell which are made by who? It's probably tough. That is because I slay at replicating and teaching my team how to slay along with me.

One cannot teach without first understanding the subject in its simplest form. I created this style messing around with what I thought looked dope. It evolved for a year as it simmered and solidified.

Then I was able to teach it to Bailey. Of course, I made sure I brought on someone who was a culture and vibe fit. Success starts with "human first" and not mindlessly bringing on the first person that stumbles into your inbox. Shoutout to Leila Hormozi for the guidance through all of this.

you'll probably think "this is sick" when you judge this mag by its covers. But what does the inside look like?

Very 1st Issue

Issue #2

Issue #3

Issue #4

Issue #5

Issue #6

Issue #7

Issue #8

Issue #9

Issue #10

Issue #11

Issue #12 ~ Split Cover

Issue #12 ~ 1/2

Issue #13

Issue #14

This is the best spread from issue #1. I know. It's really rough lol. But quickly I learned, reiterated, and now we soar far above 100% of our real competitors (Rolling stone, Alt Press, MTV) With every new issue, we are making massive strides and getting That's from a design and final product stance. Obviously, they are massive authorities in the industry. But we are going to be on that podium sooner than most would think.

Below is a collection of my best spreads I've made for Alt Wave Mag to date

2024

2023

2024

Pure insanity right? I'm obsessed with how this magazine is looking so far. Readers (AKA: The Alt Wave Riders) constantly leave us raving reviews. On our IG, check out the Highlight reel called "Prints <3"

we got the most humbling & flattering review. a massive fan of a band called The Warning (cover of #6 & #12) messaged us saying she got a meet & greet ticket to their show. She couldn't have spent less than $800 to meet her idols for like 12 seconds. She could bring 1 item to be autographed. Out of all the collectibles she owned, she said without any doubt, she wanted to bring her dany alt wave mag issue.

She sent this pic & I shed tears lol. The thought of this project I led created by myself & the team I got on board with the vision meant so much to this woman none of us knew that she spent her once-in-a-lifetime opportunity & hard-earned $ on getting this mag autographed. humbling & flattering to the max.

Alt Wave Mag is the first of a few bonsai branches Moon & Stars will have. This project will be lifelong & is something I'm building to outlive myself. This back end is so stacked that I'm just now becoming nose-in hands-out with 80% of the biz operations. The other 20% only takes me about 4-7 hours a day. The rest of my work day, I spend on building my overall skillset so that I'll actually be able to reach these huge goals. Check the mag out on all plats below ↓

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