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Although Lucy Dacus has always been open about being queer, she’s embracing her sexuality more directly in “Forever Is a Feeling.”

Music

March LGBTQ music: Lucy Dacus and OHYUNG

By Steve Erickson

Olly Alexander's album, "Polari," debuted on Feb. 7.

Music

February LGBTQ music: Olly Alexander’s ‘Polari’ and Venturing’s ‘Ghostholding’

By Steve Erickson

The modern-day version of Village People bears little resemblance to the original group, seen here in 1978.

Music

Village People, led by just one original member, to perform at Trump’s inauguration

By Matt Tracy

"Perverts" is Ethel Cain's second album.

Music

January LGBTQ music: Ethel Cain and Lambrini Girls

By Steve Erickson

Elton John smiles while sitting at a piano.

Cinema

‘Elton John: Never Too Late’ glimpses into gay rock icon’s life

By Steve Erickson

Linkin Park's new singer, Emily Anderson, is queer. The band released "From Zero" this month.

Music

November LGBTQ music: Linkin Park and Alice Longyu Gao

By Steve Erickson

Astoria Post

Astoria family goes all out with ‘Pink Pony Club’ Halloween decor, in tribute to pop star Chappell Roan

The latest release by Soccer Mommy (aka Nashville-based artist Sophie Allison) is "Evergreen."

Music

October LGBTQ music: Katie Gavin’s solo debut and Soccer Mommy’s fourth album

By Steve Erickson

Sylvester's “Live at the Opera House” was recorded on March 11, 1979.

Music

September LGBTQ music: Posthumous releases by SOPHIE and Sylvester

By Steve Erickson

Bi indie pop star Clairo's "Charm" released on July 12.

Music

July LGBTQ music: Clairo’s ‘Charm’ and Lava La Rue’s ‘Starface’

By Steve Erickson

Meet Tonewall, a queer a cappella group based in NYC.

AMNY

Finding community and embracing oneself through song, sans instruments: Meet Tonewall, a queer a cappella group

070_Arooj Aftab_Night Reign_cred. Kate Sterlin

Music

June LGBTQ music: Arooj Aftab and Pride Month Barbie

By Steve Erickson

'Hit Me Hard and Soft," by Billie Eilish, is her most solid work yet.

Music

May LGBTQ music: Billie Eilish and Adeem the Artist

By Steve Erickson

Britton Smith and The Sting performs on stage.

Music

Britton Smith straddles the intersection of music, faith, and identity

By Meron Tebeje

Claire Rousay is pictured in conjunction with her album release in April.

Music

April LGBTQ music: Pet Shop Boys and Claire Rousay

By Steve Erickson

Justin Elizabeth Sayre (left) with Matt Scharfglass on bass, Tracy Stark on piano, and Don Kelly on drums.

Music

Justin Elizabeth Sayre’s captivating show is a love letter to the Beat generation

By Bobby Hankinson

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