Every Song on Tegan and Sara’s “So Jealous,” Ranked
The melodrama of So Jealous is hard to resist. It’s emotionally indulgent heartbreak music, whether your heart is breaking or not. And now, it’s back.
Playlist: I Asked My Friends What the Most Romantic Song of All Time Is, And Now They’re All Mad At Me
A crowdsourced Valentine’s Day-ish playlist presents a broad spectrum of definitions of “romantic.” In other words: Here’s some romantic chaos.
Quiz: Which 70s Soul/Disco Diva Are You?
We often romanticize the 70s for the music and the fashion — the two best parts about the decade. But could you really hack it as a badass babe in that era?
Queer Your Ears: Ten of the Best Albums Released by Queer and Trans Artists in 2021
Mental health was a major theme this year lyrically, as were some of the topics that can never be approached too many times — being gay, being in love, breaking up, struggling with identity, struggling with adulthood, struggling with self-sabotage.
23 of the Best Songs by Queer Artists in 2021
This was a great year for LGBTQ music and my gay little heart.
I Listen to Christmas Music 24/7 This Time of Year and You Can Too
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, aka time to play Christmas music literally at all hours. Be warned.
Sondheim and the Ambivalence of Wanting
Yearning is the thread that runs through everything Stephen Sondheim wrote: for love, for happiness, for recognition, for meaning. The fear of naming that desire. The fear of admitting it yourself, of letting yourself hope, of letting yourself want.
Classic Christmas Songs, Ranked by Lesbianism
The lyric “someday soon, we all will be together, if the fates allow” is very Sappho if you know what I mean. I’ll take any opportunity to find the dyke root in any piece of media, so why not rank some holiday classics by how much lesbian energy they exude?
Taylor Swift’s Red (Emily Dickinson’s Version)
I never met a straight person who pines like these two!
MUNA and Phoebe Bridgers Pay Tribute to “But I’m a Cheerleader” in “Silk Chiffon”
Welcome back to Jesus Camp! Let’s get gay!
Creative Interviewing Creatives: Mint Simon Is the Non-Binary Voice the Music Industry and Queer Community Both Need
Mint Simon, the brand new solo project from the lead singer of alternative pop trio Caveboy, talks with me about finding fluidity in gender and sexuality during quarantine and re-emerging more themselves than ever.
The Drop: When Will Black Queer Artists Realize That Fat Black Girls Need Love Too?
These music videos just perpetuate the idea that you have to look a certain way to be worthy of love.
A Playlist For My Celebrity Crush: Jennifer Lopez
If there’s one thing you can guarantee about me, it’s that I WILL thirst over famous women 45-years-old and up.
Somebody Loves You Baby: When Patti LaBelle Taught Me Black Femme Desire
After the song’s gentle teasing passes, Patti exclaims, “it’s me,” the somebody who loves you. I think of the women I have loved, despite the ways we have hurt each other.
10 Black Queer Musicians To Vibe Out To This Summer!
Celebrate Black Music Month and Pride Month with these Black queer artists who deserve all the attention.
It’s Your Anniversary: Craig David’s 7 Days Is Really About Lesbian Dating
“I’m sure Mr. David didn’t set out to write a Black lesbian dating anthem but this is where we are — where I am — in regard to this timeless banger.”
Kehlani’s Virtual Concert Was My Queer Full Circle Moment
It wasn’t just a concert, but a gift for their younger self — wrapped in a melodic embodiment of empathy and present-day wiseness.
Angel Olsen Is Gay, “Shut Up Kiss Me” Now Canon Dyke Anthem
Angel Olsen put it quite simply: “I’m gay” and me and my homegirls are quite pleased. It’s safe to say I’m a fan and I’m very happy about this news.
A COVID Cancelled Tour Became Potty Mouth’s “Sunday Someday,” a Collaboration Album of Pop Punk Dreams
One year ago, Potty Mouth’s tour with No Teeth and Koji was cancelled due to COVID. The bands — who had never met before — starting making music together every Sunday on zoom. That small pandemic ritual has turned into a new album, “Sunday Someday.”
The Drop: Lil Nas X’s Dykey Aunts Are Proud of MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)
This is someone showing their rejection of the oftentimes traumatizing cishet Christian ideals many young Black queers are currently being taught. We live for anything that will shorten (or make obsolete) their pain so they can live bolder happier lives.