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PiK
An Interview With DETZANY
THE YEAR IS 2099
Although in our current day it seemed like earth would have fallen apart by now, I'm here to assure you it didn't, we actually ended up fine.
November is very important to me, for many many reasons. Fall has a feeling to it that gets me nostalgic. It's a great time to reflect and slow down & I can confirm it is like this for plenty of people as well.
Today is Dia De Los Muertos, and for a lot of families, they are doing the same by celebrating / remembering those who have passed onto the next experience.
I'm Devin Summer, and I have traveled though time and space to catch up with an old friend of mine, DETZANY
from the present, future and beyond. this is
PiK
Photographed By Devin Summer as ANGELICMOUTHWATER
S: SUMMER
D: DETZANY
CURRENT DAY
2099
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S: October is important to me, I’m very nostalgic for aspects of each season, but something about fall and Halloween sit different with me. I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite but it’s up there. what is your favorite season?
S: Your culture means the world to you, was there any Halloween festivities your family practiced that you look forward to today?
S: When I first met you, you had this radiating and very loud confidence you carried with you. Is being confident a practice you actively think about day-to-day or does it come naturally?
S: Kind of bouncing off my last question & what you said. I have observed you with your friends, and how you all interact with each other. You all carry a strong feminine energy. How often do you reflect on womanhood, and can you explain how much value that has in your daily life? Be it mothers... friends?
D: My favorite seasons are definitely fall and spring. I love them both for what they represent. Fall, to me, feels like a time of shedding old parts of myself and preparing for transformation — kind of like a reset before winter. And spring symbolizes renewal and growth, stepping into a new version of myself and embracing new chapters
D: Definitely Día de los Muertos. I love the tradition of honoring those who’ve passed and celebrating their lives. Every year, my family and I create an ofrenda with photos, meaningful items, and their favorite foods — it’s such a beautiful ritual that helps us feel connected to them. We share our favorite memories and stories, and it’s always a really grounding and heartwarming reminder of love, legacy, and gratitude
D: Wow, thank you so much — that compliment really means a lot. Honestly, cultivating confidence has been a journey for me. It’s something I’ve grown into over time through daily practices like morning meditation and affirmations, which keep me grounded and remind me of my worth. Growing up in the performing arts and music, especially in dance, it was easy to fall into comparison. But I’ve learned that there’s only one you — and that’s your power. Surrounding myself with people who exude confidence and inspire me has also helped me stay centered and remember who I am
D: I think being surrounded by feminine energy has really shaped who I am. I grew up with all sisters and a strong mom who taught us to be independent women and to embrace our femininity fully. Self-expression was such a big part of our lives — whether it was through art, music, or fashion, we were always encouraged to be ourselves. I also think about my tías and my mom together — they’re all so expressive, loud, and free-spirited, and that energy really influenced me. My sister, who passed about 12 years ago, was the embodiment of that. She was such a free spirit — she danced to the beat of her own drum, expressed herself through her unique style, and always stood out unapologetically. Her spirit has impacted the way I live every day and continues through my music and the way I show up in the world
"I think being surrounded by feminine energy has really shaped who I am"
DETZANY photographed by ANGELICMOUTHWATER
2099
What was your favorite memory?
That’s a hard one — I have so many favorite memories. But one that really stands out is a road trip I took with my sisters and my mom to California when I was a kid. I remember being in complete awe, seeing a new environment for the first time. The ocean especially left such a mark on me — I felt so connected to it, like it awakened something in me. It’s one of those memories that still feels magical when I think back on it
S: Do you own anything, tangible or non tangible?
S: When I’m watching your shows live or listening to you through my headphones, I'm often curious about some of the experiences you’ve been through? Love songs, sad songs. Have you gone through heartbreak / break ups before? How did you navigate those situations and what did that do to your music?
D: When it comes to life as a whole, I feel like we don’t truly own anything or anyone — nothing really belongs to us. I often reflect on the concept of the ego, because the ego constantly wants to control, possess, or hold on. But when I think about the end of life, I realize that I can’t take any of the physical things with me. Energy, in a sense, can’t be created or destroyed — it only transforms or moves on. That perspective reminds me to live with less attachment, to honor the impermanence of life, and to focus on the experiences, connections, and love that ripple out beyond me
D: Okay, now we’re getting vulnerable. *laughs* I’ve definitely gone through heartbreak — a big one last year, actually. It was my first love, so navigating that was really tough. I do believe we can have multiple soulmates, but that experience taught me a lot about love, loss, and emotional maturity. I’ve learned that you can’t really drink it away, sex it away, or escape it — you just have to feel it all. During that time, I leaned on my support system and went to therapy, which helped me process everything in a healthy way. Letting myself fully feel those emotions allowed me to channel them into my music. Writing and producing became a form of healing for me — it helped me express what words alone couldn’t
Did you ever get over them? ...
It definitely took me a long time to come to peace with getting over them. I don’t carry any animosity anymore — I’ve really learned to let that go. When it comes to losing someone, especially in a romantic way, I’ll never regret the love I gave or the beautiful moments we shared. I’ve also experienced losing people close to me, and that kind of loss gave me perspective. It taught me that heartbreak is still a form of loss, even if the person is still here. I’ve learned to practice radical acceptance — that people are temporary, and nothing in this life is guaranteed. Because of that, I try to cherish the present and make sure the people I love know I love them, because tomorrow is never promised
DETZANY Photographed By ANGELICMOUTHWATER
S: How important is play in your creative process? Me and the CM boys often utilize jokes and bits to walk us through an idea. i know when we’ve worked together we joked and made it fun but, when you’re alone or with some people who aren’t as laid back. I don’t mean this negatively but you strike me as someone who gets very serious when you enter a studio session. Is that true?
D: Honestly, it really depends on the song and the intention behind it. I’ve learned not to take the creative process so seriously — not every song has to be perfect or at a super high level. In the past, I used to put a lot of pressure on myself to make everything sound a certain way, but now I’ve learned to give myself grace. If I’m not feeling it creatively that day, I don’t force it. I see creativity as a form of play — something that’s meant to flow naturally. For me, creativity is feminine energy — it’s fluid, intuitive, and ever-changing. The more I’ve learned to let go and tap into my inner child, the more authentic and inspired my art has become
S: NY & LA this month! Are you excited?
D: Wow, I was so excited to get the opportunity to perform at New York Fashion Week and open for the amazing Rakee Chen and her line — it was such a surreal experience. It was actually my first time in New York, and I felt like I could be my most authentic self out there. The energy was so bold, everyone had their own style, and just people-watching was so much fun. I was constantly on the go, soaking it all in.
LA was also such a vibe — I had some sessions out there and played a gig for Breaking Sound. It was great reconnecting with friends and other creatives. Honestly, LA feels like a second home to me. Over the years, I’ve built such a strong support system there, full of people who genuinely love and respect each other’s art and hustle. Overall, both trips just filled me with so much inspiration and gratitude
If you can remember that far back, Did those shows go well?
Yes, the shows were such a success! New York Fashion Week was incredible — there were so many moving parts, so much creativity, and the models were amazing. LA was all love — I got to see friends who came out, and I really felt all the support and positive energy. It was just such a special experience overall
What was your favorite album?
Voodoo- D’Angelo
Michael Eugene Archer
February 11, 1974 - October 14, 2025
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I'm really sensitive to
ENERGY
so I pick up on it
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Photographed by ANGELICMOUTHWATER
S: Do you have any ghost stories?
D: Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always been into ghost stories and shows about the supernatural — that kind of mystery has always intrigued me. I think believing in the unseen keeps life a little more magical and mysterious. Personally, I haven’t had any major ghost encounters, but I’ve definitely felt certain energies or presences before. I’m really sensitive to energy, so I pick up on it quickly.
I’ve also known people close to me who’ve had real experiences. I remember one of my old coworkers went ghost hunting, and she told me about this room where, back in the day, a little girl had fallen into a well. She was using these rods to sense energy, and she said she suddenly felt something grab her arm. When she looked down, there was a bruise — and I saw it too.
Things like that don’t surprise me, because in my culture, brujería, shamans, and healers are part of our ancestry. I definitely believe spirits are real and that there’s so much more to this world than what we can see
S: what is one thing Hawaii taught you that you didn’t have before you went?
D: One thing I’ll carry with me from going to Hawaii is how much it really changed the trajectory of my life. When I went to Maui, it taught me so many lessons about letting go of burdens I had been carrying — I felt so healed. The island itself has this incredible feminine energy at its core. As women, we’re natural creators, and that energy is ever-flowing. Being there reminded me that I can tap into different parts of myself — that I’m a natural healer and nurturer. Nature has this way of teaching you so much and connecting you to deeper parts of yourself that you might not have faced before
S: What is next for Detzany?
D: What’s next for me is releasing a music project and really honing in on who I am as an artist at my core. This next chapter of Detzany is all about showcasing the vulnerable parts of myself, tapping into my roots, embracing my identity as a Mexicana, and honoring my ancestors. I’m so excited to finally share what I’ve been working on over the past year and a half — it feels like the beginning of something really authentic and special
we in fact didn’t have all the time in the world. Who are you visiting today?
I’m visiting my mom in Mexico, in the home I built for her. She’s been my biggest supporter since I was a kid — always letting me express myself, encouraging my dreams, and believing in me no matter what. I wanted to give back to her because she truly deserves it. She’s the best mom and such a strong, inspiring woman
PiK
Site, photography, editing, & interview by Devin Summer
Answers by DETZANY
Photo Lab Scan & Development
by Film Cult Lab
Utah, USA
2025
ANGELICMOUTHWATER
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