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Joy Oladokun -- Observations From a Crowded Room

Joy Oladokun -- Observations From a Crowded Room

Joy Oladokun feels as if she’s fully embraced herself on Observations From a Crowded Room. It’s not that her previous work hasn’t been vulnerable, or that she hasn’t been thoughtful and frank in her interviews, but Observations embraces a refreshing honesty — one that is blunt and

PREMIERE: Lenny Zenith Reminisces On "Beards of Grey

PREMIERE: Lenny Zenith Reminisces On "Beards of Grey

Trans artist Lenny Zenith’s latest album, He/Hymn (October 29), is a vibrant tapestry of sound that defies easy classification. This eclecticism reflects both his New Orleans roots and the dynamic energy of his current home, New York City, resulting in a truly exhilarating listening experience. Zenith’s background

LISTEN: Crys Matthews is "Waking Up the Dead"

LISTEN: Crys Matthews is "Waking Up the Dead"

Crys Matthews ain’t scared of no ghosts. In fact, she communes with them on her new single “Waking Up the Dead.” Matthews is a consummate political songwriter and spiritual guide, and on her new single — off her upcoming album — Matthews recounts a moment she had in a Quaker cemetery,

LISTEN: Bobby Blue Finds Connection In "Stardust"

LISTEN: Bobby Blue Finds Connection In "Stardust"

Inspired by his Costa Rican and American roots, Billboard-charting queer singer-songwriter Bobby Blue transcends genre with his Latin-filtered, acoustic songwriting. Romance and Latin accents haunt classic country themes and rockabilly. The influence of Bobby’s factory-worker father and Costa Rican mother are evident in “Stardust,” a gentle waltz that calls

Rainbow Ruckus 10/8: Katie Pruitt, Andrea Nardello, Sam Smith, & More!

Rainbow Ruckus 10/8: Katie Pruitt, Andrea Nardello, Sam Smith, & More!

Every week, Rainbow Rodeo brings you the best new queer country music! Listen to this playlist on Spotify! Thanks to Elliott for making a parallel list on Apple Music! Listen to the parallel list on Tidal. Missed a week? TA Inskeep is generously keeping an archive of all music featured

Rainbow Ruckus 10/2: Liv Greene, Dirt Buyer, Angie K and More!

Rainbow Ruckus 10/2: Liv Greene, Dirt Buyer, Angie K and More!

Every week, Rainbow Rodeo brings you the best new queer country music! Listen to this playlist on Spotify! Thanks to Elliott for making a parallel list on Apple Music! Listen to the parallel list on Tidal. Missed a week? TA Inskeep is generously keeping an archive of all music featured

Episode 24: Liv Greene

Episode 24: Liv Greene

Liv Greene checks in about her album Deep Feeler, out on October 18th. We also discuss how her coming out process has reinforced her artistry, moving past imposter syndrome, and putting down roots in Nashville. For Patreon subscribers, we also get into a little astrology and a secret that’s