Tara Finley

Santa Barbara

Editor-in-Chief and Associate Publisher at BUST Magazine

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Articles

Bounce Your Heart Out at The Big Bounce America Tour

Oct 22, 2024 | bust.com | Tara Finley

138 Bounce houses are cool, but have you ever experienced a giant bounce house? How about the biggest bounce house in the world? Boasting an incredible 25,000 square feet of inflatable fun – from bounce mansions and slides to an obstacle course that makes you feel like Mario, ball pits within ball pits, a bounce DJ and even a bubble blasting bouncer– we believe The Big Bounce America when they tell us that they have the largest bounce house in existence.
Baldur's Gate 3 Actor Neil Newbon Has A Lot To Be Thankful For

Oct 17, 2024 | bust.com | Tara Finley

1 There’s just something about him. Beyond his rakish charm and devilish good looks, not to mention his impeccable style, Neil Newbon has an aura that draws you in and leaves you hungry for more; and more he gives, leaving his fan base some of the most satisfied we’ve ever encountered.
Tess Clare's Not Here For You: A BUST Review

Oct 1, 2024 | bust.com | Tara Finley

3 Tess Clare is the indie artist of our dreams. Her lyrics resonate deeply with all those who have felt at odds with their sexuality, those who have wished they were someone else in order to be loved, and those who are done with the male gaze. As someone who ticks all three boxes, Clare’s ability to transfer raw emotion into songs that make you feel powerful and understood is a talent we are thankful to benefit from.
SOUND BITES - Little Bits Of Music News - BUST

Sep 12, 2024 | bust.com | Tara Finley

3 1 – Pop multi-instrumentalist Florrie is set to release her first-ever album, The Lost Ones on June 14th. A crazy talented drummer, singer and guitarist, you can catch her on tour with G Flip on their U.S. tour. 2 – shirlette ammons (lowercase intentional), recently released her new LP, Spectacles, featuring collaborations with artists including Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn of Sylvan Esso.
The Boys' Karen Fukuhara

Aug 20, 2024 | bust.com | Tara Finley

2 Onscreen and off, Karen Fukuhara is a badass. She stuns in her portrayal of the mostly silent and deadly Kimiko Miyashiro in the Emmy-nominated Amazon original series The Boys, proving that one does not need words to win an argument. Fukuhara’s kickass résumé has prepared her well for her role as comic-book darling Kimiko–also known as The Female.
PARIS PALOMA Is Bringing Divine Feminine Rage With Her New Album Cacophony

Jul 3, 2024 | bust.com | Tara Finley

1 “You take such delight in killing my light/If I don’t make a sound, does it even hurt?” The exaltation of Paris Paloma’s divine feminine rage shows no signs of letting up, and thank Goddess for that. Known for galvanizing womankind with her powerful singles “labour” and “boys, bugs and men”—the latter’s lyrics are featured above—the rising U.K. artist is set to drop her debut album, Cacophony,on August 30.
Inside The Genre-Twisting World Of Wire Artist Diane Komater - LA Weekly

Jun 25, 2024 | laweekly.com | Tara Finley

Diane Komater is an alchemist. Her work turns solids into sculptures that appear almost liquid in the way they flow together and fill a room. As an artist, Komater bends hardened wire to her will, transforming the matter of her materials into soft, fluid lines that dance with shadows to create breathtaking new forms.
Pride Without Prejudice

Jun 25, 2024 | bust.com | Tara Finley

2 How a Group of Determined Volunteers Brought Pride to Wine Country The Santa Ynez Valley of California is known for many things, but it is best recognized for its incredible wine and strong sense of community. The gorgeous and grape-filled Santa Ynez Valley (SYV) covers the small communities of Solvang, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Buellton, Ballard, and Los Alamos.
Every Body Is a Beach Body

Jun 20, 2024 | bust.com | Tara Finley

2 WE ROUNDED UP FIVE OF THE BEST SWIMSUITS FOR ALL BODS READY OR NOT SUMMER IS HERE, and unless you’re blessed with around-the-clock AC, at some point it’s gonna get hot and you’re gonna want to get comfortable. Whether you’re jumping in the pool or lounging around your home, you deserve a rad swimsuit that makes you look as good as you feel.
Remembering American Gay Liberation Activist Marsha P. Johnson

Jun 17, 2024 | bust.com | Tara Finley

2 One of the most prominent figures of gay rights movement in the 1960s and 1970s, Marsha P. Johnson is remembered today as a fearless advocate for gay and transgender rights. Describing herself as a as a gay person, a transvestite, and a drag queen – the term “transgender” was not commonly used in her time – Marsha was an unwaveringly vocal champion for homeless LGBTQ+ youth and those affected by H.I.V. and AIDS. Marsha is a woman that deserves the spotlight.