Crystal

new music

tegan and sara

music

Hear Tegan & Sara’s New Album, ‘Heartthrob’ In Its Entirety

I know, I know, I know.

Crystal —

Jan 24, 2013

Australia

Daily Fix

politics + activism

“We Support At-Risk LGBT Youth” Deemed “Offensive Language” By Youth Festival

In news from Australia, the City of Parramatta council has deemed a banner promoting Twenty10’s support services for LGBT youth to be “offensive.” What the hell.

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Jan 23, 2013

almost famous

new music

music

Almost Famous: AG

Features a genderbending Beatles cover and an adorable dog named Bowie.

Crystal —

Jan 23, 2013

greatest hits

Kate Moennig

playlists

Playlist: Shane McCutcheon

NSFW.

Crystal —

Jan 9, 2013

almost famous

new music

music

Almost Famous: Playboy School

“Designed to make you question your sexuality.”

Crystal —

Jan 8, 2013

Lists/Top 10s

playlists

Playlist: 2013 Is Looking Bright

It’s gonna be your year. Go get it, tiger.

Crystal —

Jan 7, 2013

ani difranco

end-of-year-list

music

Top 10 Best Albums of 2012 (That I Never Heard)

“According to other websites’ ‘Best Of’ lists, I didn’t listen to many good albums this year. So here are ten albums that I predict would have made it on to…

Crystal —

Dec 31, 2012

almost famous

interview

music

Almost Famous: Saucy Monky

New band for your ears! It’s saucy.

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Dec 26, 2012

almost famous

interview

music

Almost Famous: Celisse Henderson

A queer ‘acoustic soul’ artist with a mighty voice, mad ukulele skills and a rising career that’s included a bit of Broadway.

Crystal —

Dec 19, 2012

hunter valentine

interview

music

Hunter Valentine’s Vero Sanchez: The Autostraddle Interview

You’ll learn more about Coolest Cucumber Vero Sanchez in this 1,900-word interview than you did in two months’ worth of The Real L Word, and to be honest, we’re ok…

Crystal —

Dec 18, 2012

almost famous

interview

music

Almost Famous: Wishbeard

Queer psychedelic dream-poppers who describe their sound as part-‘math rock’ and all own ridiculously cute pets.

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Dec 12, 2012

almost famous

interview

music

Almost Famous: Lila Rose

Our new music segment! Meet up-and-coming queer musician Lila Rose and feast your eyes on the best cat photo you’ll see this week.

Crystal —

Dec 6, 2012