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Rainbow Rodeo Episode 2: Alex Riggs

Alex (formerly known as al) Riggs and I spoke in early June about their latest album, themselves, right when it was released. We discussed the current situation in the queer country scene, the anxieties of releasing a record and receiving little press, and how coming into herself has changed her approach to music.

Two days later, themselves got a review in Pitchfork and rocketed to the top of Bandcamp’s charts. Listen today to find out why!

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