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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

Amythyst Kiah -- Still + Bright

On Still + Bright, Amythist Kiah firmly steps into her voice with a matter-of-fact pride.

Rainbow Ruckus 10/29: Bryan Ruby, Arend Lee Jessurun, The Forgetmenauts, and More!

This week's queer country playlist guides us through heartbreak, political outrage, gay werewolves, and more!

Fancy Hagood -- American Spirit

Fancy Hagood delivers songs of love, grief, and desire with a honey-sweet voice that reminds us to savor the good stuff – and the bad stuff is only temporary.

Episode 25: Flamy Grant

Flamy Grant is a Christian drag queen and in our discussion of her new album CHURCH we discuss drag, religion, and fighting for the right to express ourselves.

INTERVIEW: Rita de Los Angeles Finds Refuge in Music on "Shade of Blue"

Rita de Los Angeles is a solo singer/songwriter originally born and raised in Los Angeles, and currently lives near Cologne, Germany. She writes and performs guitar-driven songs featuring a mix of rock, pop, and a sprinkle of outlaw country.  She performs 30+ shows a year in Germany’s most

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