Out August 1, Dagger Polyester’s new album isn’t just a record—it’s a sensory experience. Blending glam, grime, and performance art, the transmasculine artist draws from an astonishing range of inspirations, from Leigh Bowery and Butoh dance to Prince and vintage porn magazines.

Raised on Turner Classic Movies and molded by Sunset Sound’s iconic walls, Dagger’s world is one of grainy textures, philosophical rewrites, and art that punches back.