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Highway State of Mind

Highway State of Mind

Ryan Seiler, who performs as Brokestring, details how he sped up to slow down and made memories to fight against old age with.
Ryan Seiler May 15, 2025
Meet the Vandoliers

Meet the Vandoliers

Richard Marcus gives us an introduction to the Vandoliers, placing them in a grand tradition of Texas iconoclasts -- and why their music has never been more important.
Richard Marcus Apr 24, 2025
Building the Queer Country Canon in Real Time

Building the Queer Country Canon in Real Time

Editor Rachel Cholst examines Ashleigh Flynn's new album Good Morning, Sunshine and the ways Lavender Country becomes enshrined in queer country canon
Rachel Cholst Apr 11, 2025
The Giver

The Giver

Chappell Roan gets the job done -- and tells the rest of the world what we already know about queer country, writes editor Rachel Cholst
Rachel Cholst Mar 24, 2025
Inner-Directed Country Music: Jake Blount, Riggings Evoke a Mid-Century Social Critique

Inner-Directed Country Music: Jake Blount, Riggings Evoke a Mid-Century Social Critique

In this week's column, editor Rachel Cholst explores an old sociological theory to explain why queer country is so compelling.
Rachel Cholst Mar 14, 2025
The Comfort of Queer Country Rebellion

The Comfort of Queer Country Rebellion

Priya Sridhar has some words of advice and a playlist of courage for getting through tough times
psridhar Mar 6, 2025
When Queer Country Meets Music Row

When Queer Country Meets Music Row

Editor Rachel Cholst examines Lily Rose and Angie K's approaches to defending their identity in country music
Rachel Cholst Feb 20, 2025

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