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Rainbow Roundup 6/23: Queer Country Liberation

Rainbow Roundup 6/23: Queer Country Liberation

Howdy, cowpokes, This will be a superpost! Not only are cities around the country gearing up for Pride celebrations this weekend, I also skipped last week. I threw my back out and had been staring at my computer all week long. By the time I was ready to write the

INTERVIEW: Olive Klug Tackles America With a Full Heart and Clear Vision

INTERVIEW: Olive Klug Tackles America With a Full Heart and Clear Vision

Olive Klug tackles America’s contradictions and indignities with a sweet voice and hopefulness on “Song About America.” Hailing from Portland, they’ve taken social media by storm. Since joining TikTok in the summer of 2020, Olive Klug’s TikTok fanbase has grown to over 168.5K followers with over

INTERVIEW: Julie Nolen Makes Queer Country a Family Affair at OUTlaw Pride Fest

INTERVIEW: Julie Nolen Makes Queer Country a Family Affair at OUTlaw Pride Fest

Born in West Texas, Julie Nolen has forged her own path without forgetting where she’s from. An Americana-roots rock-country troubadour, she is known for her energetic and passionate performances. She is also the founder and producer of the OUTlaw Pride Fest, the first queer country festival in Texas. The

REVIEW: Torrey Mcdowell -- Not a Man

REVIEW: Torrey Mcdowell -- Not a Man

Torrey Mcdowell set out to write songs to her younger self on her new EP Not a Man. The Nashville-by-way-of-Georgia singer far exceeded her goal: the four songs on Not a Man capture universal episodes of the queer experience. The EP’s title track calls to mind Desert Mambas‘ “Buzz

Rainbow Ruckus 6/20: Ty Herndon and Bryan Ruby, Jobi Riccio, Boy Golden, and More!

Rainbow Ruckus 6/20: Ty Herndon and Bryan Ruby, Jobi Riccio, Boy Golden, and More!

Howdy, cowpokes! We’re still taking pre-orders for issue 3 of Rainbow Rodeo! Click here to donate or subscribe to the zine! Bryan Ruby and Ty Herndon — “The Standouts” Bryan Ruby’s not afraid to make waves. He is the first pro ball player to come out while active (in

INTERVIEW: Laila Comes Out on Subtly Named "I Like Girls"

INTERVIEW: Laila Comes Out on Subtly Named "I Like Girls"

Is there a better time to come out than Pride Month? On her new song “I Like Girls” Laila declares her intent with catchy pop swagger. Laila is an actress and singer/songwriter of Jordanian-Canadian descent. With pop duo Your Paris, Laila’s music has been featured on CTV’s

Rainbow Ruckus 6/13: Semler, Ryan Cassata, Allison Russell, and More!

Rainbow Ruckus 6/13: Semler, Ryan Cassata, Allison Russell, and More!

Howdy, cowpokes! We’re in the midst of raising funds for issue 3 of Rainbow Rodeo! Click here to donate or subscribe to the zine! Semler — “Faith” Semler, who spoke extensively about her approach to faith and country music in issue 2 of Rainbow Rodeo, distills her central message in