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kehlani

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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.

M —

May 28, 2021

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britney spears

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Captain’s Log: Britney Spears Solves America’s Job Crisis With “Work Bitch”

As summer’s come to a close and the air’s gotten a bit cooler, I’ve found myself in downtempo synthpop land.

Stef —

Sep 16, 2013

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allison weiss

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Album Review: Allison Weiss “Say What You Mean”

“Say What You Mean” is full of some of the catchiest, saddest and most upbeat, vulnerable breakup songs you’ll ever dance around your living room to.

Hansen —

Apr 15, 2013

captain's log

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Captain’s Log: Brand Spankin’ New Music From CHVRCHES, Widowspeak and Savages

Three bands I can’t get out of my head! You’ll probably love them, too.

Stef —

Mar 22, 2013

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Lesbian Musicians & Queer Female Artists

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Artist Spotlight: Rachael Ward

“Ward is a singer-songwriter from Monroe, Georgia. She has hair like Lissie and a wardrobe rivaling Idgie Threadgoode’s. Most importantly, she has more husk in her voice than a stalk…

fonseca —

Aug 24, 2012

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Artist Spotlight: THEESatisfaction

“Hat tips to both of them for getting a bunch of half-drunk festival-goers to dance along to lyrics about black lesbian identity politics.” – Pitchfork. “Meet my new favorite band.”…

Cara —

Jul 27, 2012

frank ocean

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Frank Ocean’s “Channel Orange” Is Perfect: The Autostraddle Review

This is a great fucking album.

Carmen —

Jul 12, 2012

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And Now Some New Music From the Ladies: Feist, Bjork and More

“I guarantee she will have at least one song on this season of Grey’s Anatomy and/or Private Practice.”

Vicky —

Oct 10, 2011

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lady gaga

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In Which We Review Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ Track-By-Track

“When I hear this song, I picture the shiny Lady Gaga motorcycle mutant rolling through the night, wind in its hair, and it makes me feel pretty awesome.”

the team —

May 25, 2011

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You Need ‘Feel It Break,’ The New Album From Austra YOU NEED IT

Feel It Break is one of the most interesting and addictive records I’ve heard this year, it’s a thing.

Crystal —

May 10, 2011

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Hercules & Love Affair Go All Picasso On Everybody’s Asses

Hercules & Love Affair’s new album, Blue Songs, is more Chicago house than Studio 54.

Lindsay Eanet —

Feb 7, 2011

female masculinity

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Jessie J Did It Like a Dude and Most Dykes Like It

Jessie J won the BBC’s “Sound of 2011” poll and her first single “Do It Like a Dude” is a girls-can-f*ck-girls anthem with a gender-bending music video. Is Jessie J…

Riese —

Jan 10, 2011