In Queer Japan, Canadian director Graham Kolbeins documents the realities of being an LGBTQIA+ person in Japan through the lens of artists, activists and trailblazers. Graham does a great job of showing representation throughout the spectrum, from Manga artist Gengoroh Tagame sharing his gay manga comics with the world, to Aya Kamikawa taking us through […]
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How important is it to shop consciously and support brands that give back? Earlier this year, there was a big push to support Black-owned businesses. Article after article listed them and influencer after influencer showcased their favorite products from underrepresented brands. It was very needed—even for me, a Black man. Never in my life did […]
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Sizzy Rocket is ushering in a fresh wave of genre-blending, Spotify-era punk in her new album, ANARCHY. If you haven’t already listened to ANARCHY, you really should. Queer artist, Sizzy Rocket spent eight exceedingly productive days writing and recording the 10-track album at the end of last year and, well, she definitely made the most […]
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LA-based musician Chanel & the Circus brings quarantine art to a whole new level in their new single and music video “I Wanna do Drugs.” Spearheaded by Chanel Samson (they/them), “I Wanna Do Drugs” was recorded remotely and is the first single off their bedroom EP. A tune close to home for Samson, who has […]
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A recent report revealing that TikTok suppresses LGBTQ+ content in at least 8 languages is the latest development in a string of censorship controversies TikTok has faced. As of Sunday, TikTok will vanish from Apple and Google’s U.S. app stores following an executive order signed by Donald Trump which aims to “safeguard the national security […]
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Atlanta based singer, songwriter and musical icon Victor Jackson delves into R&B/soul music to break all barriers regarding queer “taboo” love. He uses his gift to represent individuals who are still scared to find freedom and live authentically, communicating that love is, in fact, the most powerful vibration as it brings out the true nature […]
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Redefining the gender-conforming boundaries of emo & trap music, Mac Glitzy is making waves. The LA-based artist has already built up a dedicated fan base thanks to their unique spin on punk & trap vocals and their voice for the LGBTQ+ community. We briefly caught up with Mac Glitzy in light of the release of […]
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‘Vulnerability Is Our Power’ is an exploration of queer intimacy and emotionality outside of societal norms that teach us that they are signs of weakness. We speak with our bodies to the power of connection, and the strength it takes to be truly vulnerable. Concepts of power in the world today leave us disconnected and […]
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Atlanta based artist Damez is a rapper, singer, dancer, songwriter, and a rising voice in the hip-hop and [black] LGBTQI+ community. He showcases his talents and versatility through an eclectic catalogue of self-penned songs and choreography-heavy visuals. Born Damién Denzel Ross Henderson in Jackson, Mississippi, he discovered his love for music at an early age […]
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A serendipitous meeting in Bushwick between photographer Eli Sleepless and queer artist ShocKAYaw leads to the creation of a spontaneous, yet beautifully impromptu photoshoot. Eli Sleepless on the series: “What happens is the night is getting blurry (too fast) and I decide anxiously to walk to Rebecca’s bar before I commit to the multiple train […]
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