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Single Review: “Invisible to You” by Fedge
Fedge’s latest single “Invisible to You” is an electronic pop song about the paradoxical predicament of being publicly invisible and privately fetishized. Although perhaps applying only to so many people, it’s a necessary theme that everyone needs to consider; far...
Interview: Mean Siders Tear It Up with Unapologetically Queer, Feminist Glitz and Glam!
[This article was originally posted in 2021 and has been reposted with slight changes to its format.] Mean Siders proudly carries the torch of riot grrrl ever forward. Hailing from the Brooklyn indie scene and featuring an all-female, all-LGBTQ+ lineup of Katie Ortiz...
Imperfectly Billy! An Interview with Billy Mick
[This article was originally posted in 2020 and has been reposted with minor edits and slight changes to its format.] Billy Mick is on a mission to spread acceptance, empowerment, and joy as far and wide as possible--all with a smile on his face and dance in his step....
Interview: Singer-Songwriter daena Releases New Song ‘Bright Enough’ for National Coming Out Day
[This article was originally posted in 2020 and has been reposted with slight changes to its format.] daena [name not capitalized!] has put out a transcendently uplifting new single “Bright Enough” just in time for National Coming Out Day two days later. Picking up...
Pride 2025: The Bold Rise of Queer Music in Canada – Part 2
More Essential Tracks from Canada’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Music SceneThe beat goes on—and it’s gloriously queer. In Part 1, we explored a vibrant collection of queer Canadian artists reshaping the country’s music scene. Now, we’re back with Part 2—featuring even more artists...
Album Review: Alter Ego by daena
photo by Acacia Evans It’s interesting that daena brands herself as an “indie” pop artist because I’ve seen no press pictures in which she looks like a Middle American dad from the 80s. No trucker caps, no ironic mustaches—not even one jort! And her music doesn’t...
Pride 2025: The Bold Rise of Queer Music in Canada
As we celebrate Pride 2025, there’s a rising force shaping the cultural soundscape of Canada—and it’s unapologetically queer. From the underground to the mainstream, queer artists are not only claiming their space in music but radically transforming it. They are...
World Pride Short Film Festival Launches Global LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Platform
Voices of Solidarity features filmmakers, musicians, poets, artists, and advocates from Asia, Oceania, Africa, Europe and the AmericasLos Angeles, CA (May 30, 2025) As the LGBTQIA+ community faces increasing challenges and threats, Rainbow Advocacy, a partner...
Why Pride Matters in 2025: A Call to Celebrate, Protect, and Uplift the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
More than celebration, it's a vital act of resistance.Each June, cities, towns, and communities across Canada and around the world come alive with rainbows, parades, and celebrations of love and identity. But Pride is more than a party—it’s a protest, a commemoration,...
Gemme Laurence Shares New Single “Hedonist” and Music Video
Photo credit Haley Bowland After announcing her forthcoming album earlier this month, Brooklyn-based indie artist Gemma Laurence shares the second single off the album: Hedonist, an anthem about falling in love with yourself. Sexy, beguiling, and a little...