Joh Chase’s Solo feels adventurous and fresh as it refuses to sit firmly within the bounds of one genre. Reminiscent of Brandi Carlile, tUnE-yArDs, Lucy Dacus, and S.G. Goodman, Solo feels like a departure from previous releases, proving that Joh…
The Plow That Broke the Plains, the third highly-anticipated album from Lawrence Rothman, is a bold and unapologetic exploration of queer identity, addiction, and the music industry’s often exploitative nature. Rothman‘s latest album is a powerful testament to their unwavering…
Spencer LaJoye treats us to their uncompromisingly human view of the world on their triumphant album Shadow Puppets. I’ve enjoyed watching LaJoye blossom over the last few years, growing ever more confident in their writing and, as they discussed in…
This review of the new Aaron Lee Tasjan album was written by Autumn/Otto Sky Hall, who’s releasing a record of their own on May 1st. This review was made possible by our Patreon subscription. Subscribe today to support independent music…
Howdy, cowpoke! We’re right in the middle of the fundraiser for issue 4 of the Rainbow Rodeo zine! If you want to keep supporting queer country artists like Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, pre-order your copy, cop a t-shirt, or…
Howdy, cowpoke! We’re right in the middle of the fundraiser for issue 4 of the Rainbow Rodeo zine! If you want to keep supporting queer country artists like Sarah King, pre-order your copy, cop a t-shirt, or make a donation…
“What the fuck do you want?” If that isn’t the best way to start a concept album about love and growing into yourself, I don’t know what is. Madi Diaz takes a subject that literally millions of songs have been…
Are you ready for Day Dreems’ trans liberation psych rock? Probably not, because nothing I say will prepare you for the way this album gently pulls the rug out from under you. The album kicks off with “F Natural,” a…
Creekbed Carter Hogan delivers a helluva punch on their self-titled album. Creekbed Carter takes a deep dive into negotiating Carter’s Catholic upbringing with their gender expansive identity — along with the navigating trauma and healing. No big deal. At least,…
Jessye DeSilva returns with a mellow folk song about the dangers of white supremacist culture on “Gallows Tree.” While DeSilva’s Renovations approached similar material with fiery wrath, justified fury at a society that refuses to repent of its sins. But,…