PLAYLIST: Guy in a “Make America Great Again” Hat
Between the kind of policy making that’s forcing a societal hand to double down on a literal time bomb, this is liable to be the playlist of the summer!
Black Queer Music History, Pt. 4 (1990s-Present)
Black queer musicians today are some of our strongest advocates, and they’re leading the revolution with singing and dancing.
Black Queer Music History, Pt. 3 (1970s-1990s)
This is my favorite era because the variety we hear during this time period is something like never before. Finally, queer black folks get to individually express their identities and aesthetics!
Playlist: Black Queer Music History, Pt. 2 (1930s-1960s)
It was hard enough to be black during this time, let alone black and queer, but these musicians did it and they made awesome music!
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: How Are You Keeping This Women’s March Feeling Going?
I’ve made a girl group playlist and intend to listen to it on loop at full capacity after filling Riese’s entire living room with sand, what are you doing?
Playlist: Gay Broadway Morning
Every song on this playlist is a little push forward for you, reminding you that you are perfect just as you are. Now go out there and live loud just like a musical theatre enthusiast should!
A Yoga Playlist for the Grief of This Year
“In the twisting lunge, think about the line of pain this stretch brings out of your hip and low spine. Think about the fact that this is a very specific place in your body. Donald Trump might never stretch this part of his body. So how would he get the strength that this particular part of his musculature has to offer?”
Playlist: Driving the PCH Desperately Seeking Healing, Also Probably You’re Crying
Sometimes everything falls apart. Sometimes shit hits the fan. Sometimes the only thing that makes sense is doing something that never really does.
PLAYLIST: 30 Covers of The Greatest Christmas Song Ever
You already know what this is gonna be, don’t you?
Playlist: I Bought a Baby Pink Stationary Bike and I’m Okay With Myself
I realized something inside of me had forever changed the first time I was smoking with the windows down and the music loud in my car and thought to myself “Huh, I could imagine myself doing SoulCycle to this song.”
Playlist: Such A Nasty Woman
Play these songs with the windows down today and drive past a white man’s house. Join the movement.
Playlist: 10 Lyrics to Help Your #BlackGirlMagic Shine
Maintaining your #BlackGirlMagic can be a struggle, but these tracks will help you maintain your daily practice.
Playlist: Queer Summer Suburban Ennui
This playlist accompanies all of the feelings I have being queer in suburbia: gay, lonely, bored, and confused by my neighbors’ dedications to their lawns.
Playlist: Instead Of Texting Your Ex, Listen To These Songs
There’s no better distraction than music to keep your heart and hands from sending a message you might regret.
Playlist: The Musicians Of Mt. Feelings
This one’s for all whose hearts are still on the mountain.
Playlist: Dear Facebook, I’m Sad
Super bummer songs: a way to externalize how shitty you feel without having to use your words!
25 Incredible 8Tracks Playlists from Autostraddle Days of Yore
Autostraddle has been around for SEVEN years, and we’ve been making playlists that whole damn time!
Playlist: Workout Songs to Stay Home and Dance to
These workout songs will make you want to wave your hands/arms/whole body in the air like you just don’t care.
Playlist: Eternal Sunshine of the Summer Mind
Whenever it’s feeling a little too dark and gloomy for me, this playlist makes me remember that summer is just a little bit away; I want to show off my midriff and shake my ass. Hopefully, it’ll do the same for you too.
Playlist: Slow Skate Night
All the songs you’ll need to create a magical atmosphere during your romantic evening at the roller rink. Spandex bodysuit not included.