Music
6 Feminist Albums That Got Us Through February
February brought fresh, heartfelt, sounds from artists Mitski, Mary J. Blige, Raveena, and more. As always, happy listening!
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6 Feminist Albums That Got Us Through January
This month, we’re looking at releases by both new and veteran artists including FKA twigs, Halsey, and Linying.
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Loud and Clear: There Is No Punk Without Black Women
The origins of rock ’n’ roll are whitewashed. Too often, white men are credited as the creators and innovators, overshadowing Black artists who birthed the genre and shaped its progression.
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What We Lose When Music Divas Become Movie Stars
When pop stars turn to film, they’re at the whims of mostly male directors who squander their visionary talent.
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Whitewashed History: The “Loud” Podcast Amplifies Reggaeton’s Overlooked Black Roots
Ivy Queen’s insightful podcast “Loud” examines reggaeton’s past, present, and future.
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5 Feminist Albums That Got Us Through December
This month we listened to Tierra Whack, Alicia Keys, ZOLA, and more.
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Being Alive: How Sondheim Made Space for Queer and Trans People
Stephen Sondheim reminded queer and trans people that they can be complicated and messy, but still worthy of love.
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King Isis Bends Both Gender and Genre
“Music has been there for me even when I couldn’t be there for myself,” says the singer.
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5 Feminist Albums That Got Us Through November
Get emotionally vulnerable with releases from Adele, Lotic, Summer Walker, and more.
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Queen Shit: Lil’ Kim Celebrates 25 Years as Rap’s OG Doll
Lil’ Kim’s personas have long been a point of contention among many hip hop listeners concerned with women’s representation in the genre.
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