As part of LGBTQ+ History Month, Rosabella Allen caught up with two DJs involved in Equaliser, a collective of female, transgender and non-binary artists based in Leeds. Carlos, a sound designer and resident at Brudenell […]
Is SOPHIE the unapologetic LGBTQ+ icon we need?
Modern musicians truly undergo more scrutiny than ever before with the emergence of social media, but one artist in particular stands out for their carefully controlled public appearance: enter SOPHIE, an eclectic producer and DJ. […]
LGBTQ+ Icons in Music
As it is LGBT History Month this February, we have compiled a list of LGBTQ+ musical icons who continue to challenge the straight binary narrative of the music industry today. Brandi Carlile With the Annual […]
Queer Identities in Music: From Bowie’s Ziggy to ‘Trans Dysphoria Blues’.
With last Thursday marking ‘National Coming Out Day’, Tom Poole reflects on ‘queerness’ within the music industry, and how artistic output has served to challenge conventions in recent years. I had just turned 13 when […]
Janelle Monáe celebrates intersectional feminism and femininity with stunning new track ‘Pynk’
Janelle Monáe is renowned for being something of an LGBT icon, who unashamedly embraces sexuality and calls out BS over pop hits. Her new release ‘Pynk’—the third instalment of her upcoming album Dirty Computer— absolutely […]
In The Middle with LP
American singer/songwriter, LP (Laura Pergolizzi), performed at Stylus this weekend as part of her ‘Lost On You’ tour. Music writer Katie O’Kelly asked her a few questions about her experiences in the music industry, songwriting, […]