Crystal

Founding member. Former writer. Still loves Autostraddle with her whole heart.

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Interview With My Ex-Girlfriend: Jade

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Crystal’s Track Stop Is Just About A Woman With Her Clothes On

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Crystal’s Track Stop Is Just About A Woman With Her Clothes On

This week we’ve got hot new tracks from Austra and Laura Marling, plus some addictive pieces from Bertie Blackman, Rudimental and Cold War Kids. Did I mention a new track…

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Mar 13, 2013

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Almost Famous: Jess McAvoy

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Almost Famous: Jess McAvoy

A Toronto based musician who has a special place in my heart. Includes a badass performance with Gotye.

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Mar 13, 2013

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Crystal’s Track Stop Is Hunting For Witches

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Crystal’s Track Stop Is Hunting For Witches

Welcome to Crystal’s Track Stop, where every week I provide you with a selection of the raddest tracks from my record collection and also from the internet. This week: Yeah…

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Mar 5, 2013

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Almost Famous: Swimsuit Addition

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Almost Famous: Swimsuit Addition

Bubblegum sentiments with post-riot grrrl edge. Meet your new favorite band!

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Feb 27, 2013

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Almost Famous: Top Less Gay Love Tekno Party

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Almost Famous: Top Less Gay Love Tekno Party

Super queer Canadian glam-pop that’ll dare you to dance.

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Feb 20, 2013

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Just For You: A Hot Valentine’s Mix by Ellie Herring

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Just For You: A Hot Valentine’s Mix by Ellie Herring

Guaranteed to steam up your Valentine’s situation. Featuring Tegan & Sara, Grimes, Montgomery Clunk and more.

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Feb 14, 2013

contest

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Win Tickets to Tegan & Sara’s Sold Out Concert in New York

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Win Tickets to Tegan & Sara’s Sold Out Concert in New York

Win Free tickets! Tegan and Sara! New York City!

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Feb 14, 2013

almost famous

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Almost Famous: The Hangover Brigade

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Almost Famous: The Hangover Brigade

“It’s folk-rock that’s less on the jingly-jangly side and more on the growling, sexual tension side.”

Crystal —

Feb 13, 2013

Kate Moennig

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Video: Tegan and Sara Interview ‘Heartthrob’ Kate Moennig

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Video: Tegan and Sara Interview ‘Heartthrob’ Kate Moennig

Such a dreamboat!

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Feb 6, 2013

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Almost Famous: Xoe Wise

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Almost Famous: Xoe Wise

Chicago singer-songwriter with catchy charming tunes and deep feelings about brunch.

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Feb 6, 2013

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Almost Famous: Sparrowhawks

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Almost Famous: Sparrowhawks

A flannel-loving alt-folk-pop band from the UK with a stellar debut EP that you can download for free.

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Jan 30, 2013

album review

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Tegan & Sara’s ‘Heartthrob’: A Track-by-Track Feelings Festival

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Tegan & Sara’s ‘Heartthrob’: A Track-by-Track Feelings Festival

Happy ‘Heartthrob’ Release Day! Process your feelings here.

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Jan 29, 2013