Review Roundup 5/8: NORA., Jenni Arnau, burnunit
This week's review roundup highlights NORA's righteous fury, burunit's trans pride mixtape, and Jennie Arnau's masterpiece
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PREMIERE: Light Bird Questions the "Land of the Free"
PREMIERE: Light Bird questions the "Land of the Free" in this powerful blues rocker tying her family's history in Japanese-American concentration camps with modern-day government repression of trans people
INTERVIEW: JB Somers Finds Courage in Nashville Community
In our interview, JB Somers tells us more about his coming out experience, how he surrounds himself with intentional community, and the music that moves him.
Rainbow Ruckus 5/5: The Cowgays, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Creebed Carter Hogan
This week's Rainbow Ruckus features cowgays, power pop existential crises, honky-tonk trips to the friend zone, and country power pop anthems.
INTERVIEW: Andrew Mitch Feels Outside the Lines
We caught up with Andrew Mitch to discuss how he crafted his impeccable singing voice, creating queer Christian community, and cementing his place in Nashville.
LISTEN: Joel Brogon Honors the Earth "Here on the Rio Grande"
Joel Brogon bears testament to his history and the majesty of his home -- and the peril it faces -- in the stately song "Here on the Rio Grande."
PREMIERE: Rachel Swain and Reilly Downes Ask "Mama, What D'Ya Say?"
Rachel Swain and Reilly Downes caught your eye from across the bar...and they like your vibe. So, "What D'Ya Say?"