Amy Martin -- Bones
Amy Martin is so frank and sincere in her grief-filled album Bones, you may need to take a break, writes Stefanie Cuthbert
Stefanie Cuthbert
Bandits on the Run -- Rough Magic
Bandits on the Run weave thoroughly human enchantments on their new album Rough Magic, writes Stefanie Cuthbert.
Critics' Choice: The Best Queer Country of 2025
The Rainbow Rodeo staff shares their favorite queer country moments of 2025 -- and our top three queer country albums of the year!
Tiberius -- Troubadour
Stefanie Cuthbert reviews the intimate highs and desolate lows of Troubadour, the long-awaited album from Boston's farm emo band Tiberius.
INTERVIEW: The Crane Wives Commit to Healing Spaces for Queer Fans
The Crane Wives create safe spaces for their queer audiences with intentionality and a fierce moral strength.
Queering the Cowboy And Other American Institutions
Rainbow Rodeo is thrilled to present another brilliant essay about the history of cowboys in queer country by Stefanie Cuthbert! To read the entire list of queer cowboy songs Cuthbert covers — and its companion playlist — subscribe to the Rainbow Rodeo Patreon today!
“Cowboys are frequently secretly fond of each other”
Out of the Shadows: The Story of Trans Country Artists
Read the full article on the Rainbow Rodeo Patreon! With your support, Rainbow Rodeo can publish more feature-length stories like these by talented LGBTQ+ journalists across the world.
Country music can be a lonely medium for artists and listeners who don’t conform to the norm, but dive just