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Stay With Us: Trans Day of Remembrance

On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the strength of those who came before us -- as well as their joy and resilience

Rainbow Ruckus 11/19: The Bootstrap Boys, Melissa Ferrick, Ditzy Spells, and More!

This week's Rainbow Ruckus features queer country that celebrates slacker rock, riot grrl, and indie rock. Who says we have to play it straight?

Lenny Zenith -- He/Hymn

Veteran power pop rocker Lenny Zenith is as real it gets on his new album He/Hymn, surveying life's ups and downs while embracing us with warmth.

INTERVIEW: Sam Kogon Confronts Division on "America"

Sam Kogon shares the inspiration behind his new song "America," finding queer country community, and embracing one's identity on our latest interview.

Jett Holden -- The Phoenix

On The Phoenix, Jett Holden proves he is a distinctive voice in country music -- and is here to stay.

Jeremy Dion -- Bend in the Middle

Jeremy Dion makes love the obvious answer, to, well, everything on his new folk rock album Bend in the Middle.

Why We Can't Get Along

Mainstream country has a huge blind spot in its quest for American unity

Steve Slagg -- I Don't Want to Get Adjusted to This World

Steve Slagg paints epic vistas with breathless intimacy on his new masterpiece I Don't Want to Get Adjusted to This World

Rainbow Ruckus 11/5: Angie K, Holly Cinnamon, Crys Matthews and More!

This week's queer country playlist asks us to hold on to live in the moment because you never know when the opportunity will pass forever.

Queer Country Music for Chappell Roan Fans

Chappell Roan wowed us all with her new queer country song "The Giver." We've made a guide to learn about more queer country artists!

Resisting Airbrushing

Howdy, cowpokes! Welcome to the brand new Rainbow Rodeo newsletter! This week, we'll start out with two extremely important announcements! You can pre-order Rainbow Rodeo issue 5 right here! Also, I will be tabling at the Queer Zest Zine Fest, a virtual zine fair that you can access

Julie Williams -- Tennessee Moon

Julie Williams defies Music Row airbrushing on her stunning EP Tennessee Moon.

Issue 5 Cover Reveal!

Welcome to Night Vale Is a Gateway to Queer Country Music

Elizabeth Davis is a second generation writer living in Dayton, Ohio. They live there with their spouse and two cats - neither of which have been lost to ravenous corn mazes or sleeping serpent gods. they can be found at deadfishbooks.com when they aren't busy creating beautiful