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How I Learned To Enjoy Receiving (In Honor of ‘The Giver’)

If a stone top likes “The Giver” and it resonates with them, I think that’s beautiful. But to call Chappell…

motti

Mar 19, 2025

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Chappell Roan’s ‘The Giver’ Is Country at Its Best and Gayest

At long last, we have new Chappell Roan music!!!!! And it’s giving Shania and The…

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Mar 14, 2025

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Lady Gaga’s ‘Mayhem’ Is a Return To Form AND an Evolution in Sound

Mayhem offers a celebration of her past, a reflection of her present, and a small…

Stef Rubino

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Mar 7, 2025

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Every Queer Tiny Desk Performance, Ranked

Over 80 openly queer musicians and bands have taken the NPR Tiny Desk “stage.”

Stef Rubino

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Feb 28, 2025

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Margaret Cho’s New Music Album Begs the Question: What Can’t Margaret Cho Do?

Where many artists this far into their careers might feel comfortable resting on the signatures…

Stef Rubino

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Feb 18, 2025

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Chappell Roan’s ‘The Giver’ Is Country at Its Best and Gayest

At long last, we have new Chappell Roan music!!!!! And it’s giving Shania and The Chicks!!!!!!

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Mar 14, 2025

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Lady Gaga’s ‘Mayhem’ Is a Return To Form AND an Evolution in Sound

Mayhem offers a celebration of her past, a reflection of her present, and a small glimpse into what we might see more of from her in the future.

Stef Rubino —

Mar 7, 2025

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Every Queer Tiny Desk Performance, Ranked

Over 80 openly queer musicians and bands have taken the NPR Tiny Desk “stage.”

Stef Rubino —

Feb 28, 2025

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Types of Crying as Mitski Songs

“Intense but very brief sobbing in the shower while you get ready for work because your roommate never leaves the fucking apartment and it’s the only time you can.”

Rachel —

Aug 31, 2018

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Day in the Life: Queer High Priestess of Pop Frankie Simone

Spend an evening in photoessay with queer Puerto Rican musical artist Frankie Simone, read a page from her childhood journal, and check out the premiere of her new video for…

Molly —

Aug 21, 2018

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Playlist: It Was The Summer of ’99

“I was at the mall when it happened.”

Riese —

Jul 18, 2018

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New Summer Releases from Queer and Trans Musicians

Here are some summer tunes for political Oakland barbecues, late night sweaty house parties, or, if you’re like me, enjoying your bed on a Saturday instead of going out.

Abbie Jones —

Jun 28, 2018

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10 Incredible Queer and Trans Artists to Get You Ready for Summer

Some of these songs and/or albums are dark, slow, and ponderous, great for really sinking into your mattress. Most of them, though, are cute, sweet, upbeat tracks that helped me…

Abbie Jones —

Jun 8, 2018

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Lesbian Jesus Hayley Kiyoko is Nylon’s Pride Issue Cover Girl and I Wrote The Story

Lesbian icon pop star Hayley Kiyoko is the cover girl for Nylon’s first-ever LGBT Pride issue, and also the love of your life.

Riese —

Jun 1, 2018

Hayley Kiyoko

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Hayley Kiyoko and Kehlani’s “What I Need” Video Takes Gay Agenda to Beautiful New Heights

“These two coming together and being so loud and proud about their sexuality and their love for their queer fans is my favorite thing in the world.”

Mey —

May 31, 2018

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Playlist: Feminist Disney Princess Jams

Sing along to your favorite feminist jams from your favorite Disney princesses!

Ari —

May 16, 2018

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How I Learned To Enjoy Receiving (In Honor of ‘The Giver’)

If a stone top likes "The Giver" and it resonates with them, I think that’s beautiful. But to call Chappell a stone top and the song a stone top anthem? A reach!

motti

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chappell roan

Chappell Roan’s ‘The Giver’ Is Country at Its Best and Gayest

At long last, we have new Chappell Roan music!!!!! And it’s giving Shania and The Chicks!!!!!!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya —

Mar 14, 2025

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Lady Gaga’s ‘Mayhem’ Is a Return To Form AND an Evolution in Sound

Mayhem offers a celebration of her past, a reflection of her present, and a small glimpse into what we might see more of from her in the future.

Stef Rubino —

Mar 7, 2025

Every Queer Tiny Desk Performance, Ranked

Over 80 openly queer musicians and bands have taken the NPR Tiny Desk “stage.”

Stef Rubino —

Feb 28, 2025

album review

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Margaret Cho’s New Music Album Begs the Question: What Can’t Margaret Cho Do?

Where many artists this far into their careers might feel comfortable resting on the signatures and routines they’ve built, Cho proves once again that she’s consistently and successfully evolving, not…

Stef Rubino —

Feb 18, 2025

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How I Learned To Enjoy Receiving (In Honor of ‘The Giver’)

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Every Queer Tiny Desk Performance, Ranked

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