25 Indie Publications DWG Loved in 2025
Written by Daphne Bryant
Image courtesy of Eva Woolridge
2025 was a CRAZY AWESOME year, twelve months full of independent media that wow-ed me in more ways than one. It goes without saying that indie publications have my heart. Some of the best, most interesting, fun and provocative work I’ve ever had the pleasure of consuming belong to them. Spotlighting these mags and their art is one of my favorite things to do, so without further delay I present to you: 25 Indie Publications DWG Loved in 2025!
Image courtesy of Eva Woolridge / Snatch Magazine
Queer place for women’s sports, arts and culture.
What We Loved: Their unique themes, awesome merch and beautiful community.
Publication celebrating visual art, literature and the distinctions that make us human.
What We Loved: Their bold aesthetic and similarly bold topics.
Film only print magazine.
What We Loved: Their insightful virtual workshops and great concert photography.
Print and digital magazine for lesbians, by lesbians.
What We Loved: Their mission, their ridiculously fun events and their social media content.
Image courtesy of Ava Emilione
Literary and art magazine for personal and political liberation, made by a Black queer collective.
What We Loved: Their mutual aid posts and community-oriented storytelling slams.
Magazine all about trinkets!
What We Loved: Their huge, dreamy issues and sentimental aesthetic.
Multimedia magazine based in San Francisco.
What We Loved: Their graphics, writing contests and unabashed support of other publications.
Image courtesy of Dani d’Ingeo
Intersectional feminist arts and culture publication aiming to bridge the gap of url cyberfeminism with the irl world.
What We Loved: Their gorgeous magazines, thought-provoking podcasts, and relevant topics.
Queer art magazine.
What We Loved: Their whimsicality, engaging reels and spirited layouts.
Introvert street fashion magazine based in the Pacific Northwest.
What We Loved: Their honest photography and creative social media content.
Solo-run and spunky publication that publishes digital issues.
What We Loved: The nostalgic aesthetic, beautiful design and deeply personal perspective.
Image courtesy of Emme Standerford
Queer publication dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ+ creatives and fostering community through art, collaboration and collective care.
What We Loved: Their heartfelt issues and fun LA events.
Lesbian zine based in Seattle.
What We Loved: Their beloved, traditional format and trades.
Gen-Z led publication celebrating creatives, culture and innovative storytelling.
What We Loved: Their striking photoshoots & celebrity interviews.
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All out art publication.
What We Loved: Their amazing events and natural inclusivity.
Chicago-based magazine that is part literary mag, part lifestyle, and part whatever they’re feeling that season!
What We Loved: Their lively aesthetic, colorful photoshoots, and outstanding merch.
Print + digital multimedia magazine based in Boston.
What We Loved: Their beautiful print issues and soothing feed.
Print and online magazine with the goal of giving new artists a platform, sharing fresh music and bringing together a community of people who just really love music.
What We Loved: Their original articles and amazing concert photography.
Image courtesy of Hanna McD / Shaira Gustily
Spokane-based publication built to spotlight artists, creatives, athletes and small business via written and visual storytelling.
What We Loved: Their stunning photoshoots and eye-catching graphics/social media content.
Queer and youth-run magazine determined to make publishing whimsy again.
What We Loved: Their cozy graphics and free zine guides.
NYC-based publication that is an homage to the magazines of the early 2000s.
What We Loved: Their Pinterest-worthy events and photoshoots.
Image courtesy of Kolby Hill
Fashion, community and culture magazine made by BIPOC and queer creatives.
What We Loved: Their wildly creative content and exciting events.
Toronto-based independent magazine by and for women.
What We Loved: Their girlhood-themed photoshoots and pretty feed.
Los-Angeles based music & poetry publication.
What We Loved: Their candid interviews with musicians and concert photography.
Zine with the goal of highlighting QTBIPOC, feminist and anti-racist voices in their San Diego community and abroad.
What We Loved: Their Riot Grrrl mission, graphics and consistent support/reposting of similar zines and collectives.
