Rainbow Ruckus 6/16: Andrew Sa, Aaron lee Tasjan, Justin Hiltner, and More! This week's Rainbow Ruckus features Lydia's boots, your whispers, lost lovers, unhappy people, and gay cowboys!
INTERVIEW: Big Guy & The Very Large Men Champion Guilty Pleasures Songwriter James Droll approaches queer country with his new project Big Guy & The Very Large Men. In our interview, we talk guilty pleasures, collaborators, and what it really means to come out.
INTERVIEW: Nathan Evans Fox Cultivates Yallidarity With his new album Heirloom, Nathan Evans Fox delivers a master class in consciousness-raising music that is also human and earthy. In our interview, Fox tells us more about his anti-Confederate politics ethos and his ruthless but caring approach to songwriting.
Bandits on the Run -- Rough Magic Bandits on the Run weave thoroughly human enchantments on their new album Rough Magic, writes Stefanie Cuthbert.
Liv Wade -- Fur Queen Richard Marcus guides us through Metis history to contextualize the extraordinary EP Fur Queen, by two-spirit artist Liv Wade.
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INTERVIEW: C.C. Trubiak Finds Home in Exile In our interview, C.C. Trubiak shares his obvious passion for country music and the silver linings behind the story of his album Jukebox in Exile.
Rainbow Ruckus 6/3: Wiley Gaby, River Shook, Katie Pruitt, and More! This week's Rainbow Ruckus features techno country remixes, melancholy reinvention, scathing Marxism, aching breakups, and juicy queer soul.
WATCH THIS: Julie Nolen Bids Farewell on "I Don't Miss You" WATCH THIS: Julie Nolen tells celebrates Pride with an awkward run-in with her ex -- and some very pointed instructions on where to go in "I Don't Miss You"
INTERVIEW: Brian Falduto Takes This City Back With Final Residency Show Brian Falduto takes New York City back as he takes his final bow at The Green Room 42 this Friday. We discuss Falduto's new EP and becoming more intentional and confident as a showman.
Bobby Dove - Fortune Teller Bobby Dove's new album Fortune Teller probes deep into a search for meaning, purpose, and drive -- all with some killer country hooks, writes Bee Delores.
PREMIERE: Ali Angel & Rae Isla Strike Gold on "Real Wealth" Queer troubadours Ali Angel & Rae Isla strike gold on their shimmering duet "Real Wealth"
INTERVIEW: Crys Matthews Picks Up Where Woody Guthrie Left Off Crys Matthews tell us about the mission in her music as she picks up where Woody Guthrie left off with her new song "Citizen," a continuation of his "Deportee."
Rainbow Rodeo Vol. 7 Cover Reveal! Austin, TX-based artist Anthony Hurd has graciously allowed us the use of one of his many gorgeous Southwestern-themed paintings for the next Rainbow Rodeo! Sign in or sign up to see the full cover -- subscribers will get a FREE copy of Vol. 7!